Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Grants for Environmental Education Programs
This program offers grants to support environmental education initiatives for K-12 students and teachers in the Pacific Northwest, especially those impacted by COVID-19. Funds are available to help bridge the gap caused by program disruptions and ensure continued meaningful learning experiences.
Unlock Funding for Weather Innovation & Operations
Academic and non-profit institutions with strong research programs can secure funding to advance understanding and prediction of severe weather events. This initiative supports the development of new observational tools, advanced modeling, and strategies for communicating weather impacts.
Get NOAA Grants for Marine Research & Coastal Business Growth
Are you an academic or non-profit institution with a strong research program in marine ecosystems or coastal management? This grant from NOAA funds collaborative research to improve marine resource management, predict ecosystem changes, and develop new tools for sustainable ocean use, potentially boosting related businesses.
Get Grants for Public Telecom Projects!
Public broadcasting stations and non-profits can get matching grants to build and improve public telecom facilities, expanding service and access to diverse communities. This program aims to boost the reach and capabilities of public TV and radio stations across the nation.
Get Funding for Extreme Heat Solutions!
If your business is developing innovative solutions to combat extreme urban heat, this NOAA grant can fund your research and development. Advance climate science and build national resilience with this valuable opportunity.
Get Funding for Gulf Coast Environmental Education Programs
This grant supports K-12 environmental education initiatives focused on the Gulf of Mexico watershed and its communities. Businesses and organizations can receive funding to develop or enhance experiential learning programs for students and teachers, particularly those impacted by COVID-19.
Pacific Islands Marine Science Grants: Fund Your Research!
Researchers and institutions focused on Pacific Islands' marine ecosystems and resources are eligible to apply for funding to advance scientific understanding and support regional management activities. This grant aims to bolster research on fisheries, protected species, and marine protected areas, contributing to the ecological and economic well-being of the region.
Fund Your Bay Watershed Education Projects Now!
This program offers funding for K-12 educational initiatives focused on the Chesapeake Bay watershed, aiming to boost environmental literacy and stewardship. Businesses involved in creating or supporting these 'Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences' can receive support to implement hands-on, outdoor learning programs.
Get Grants for Marine Education & Training
Pacific Islands businesses can secure funding to boost marine education and training initiatives. This program aims to improve communication about marine resources and increase scientific education opportunities for coastal communities.
Unlock Funding for Marine Science PhDs
This fellowship supports PhD students pursuing careers in marine ecosystem and population dynamics or marine resource economics. Gain funding to develop quantitative methods for assessing and managing marine living resources and ecosystems.
Get Funding for Climate Resilience & Adaptation Projects
This grant supports businesses and organizations developing innovative solutions to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events. Funds are available for research, community engagement, and building resilience through applied science and partnerships.
Get Funding for Your Pacific Islands Fishing Business!
Pacific Islands businesses focused on recreational and non-commercial fishing can now apply for funding to boost sustainable practices and preserve cultural traditions. This grant aims to improve fish stocks and enhance fishing opportunities for your community.
Fund Your Alaska Native Subsistence & Conservation Efforts
Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) can receive funding to support the conservation of marine mammals vital to subsistence use and to advance co-management efforts. This grant supports species management, harvest monitoring, research, and public outreach to protect these important resources.
NOAA Grant: Fund Your Ocean & Atmosphere Innovations!
Small businesses with R&D capabilities can get funding from NOAA to develop and commercialize innovative solutions for ocean and atmospheric challenges. This grant supports cutting-edge research that aligns with NOAA's mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts.
Unlock Grant Funds for Innovation & Job Growth
This program offers competitive grants from the Department of Commerce to businesses in distressed areas focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. Fund your projects to drive economic development, create jobs, and attract investment, especially in response to pandemic-related challenges.
Get Grants for Coastal Zone Improvements!
Are you a State or Territory with a federally-approved coastal management program? Apply for funding to develop innovative projects that enhance coastal resilience, ocean resources, or public access.
Get Grants for STEM Talent & Business Growth
Boost your innovation-driven business with new STEM apprenticeship programs. This grant supports regional workforce development for high-growth industries and job creation.
Boost Your Fishing Business: Marine Fisheries Grants Available
Are you a commercial or recreational fishing business in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or Southeast Atlantic coast? This grant funds projects to improve fisheries use, from biology and resource assessment to handling and processing, supporting NOAA's mission for healthy oceans.
Fund Your Scallop Research: Free Quota for Insights!
If you're involved in the Atlantic Sea Scallop fishery, you can apply for research funding using reserved quota. This program supports projects that improve our understanding of the scallop resource and inform management decisions.
Get Grants for Tribal Species Conservation!
Federally recognized tribes can receive grants and cooperative agreements to fund conservation programs for endangered, threatened, and candidate marine species. This funding supports management plans, research, and outreach efforts to protect and recover protected species.