Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Funding for Your Minority Business Growth!
Minority-owned businesses can apply for grants to support their growth and development through the MBDA Business Center Program. This funding aims to align with the Minority Business Development Agency's mission to empower minority entrepreneurs.
MBDA Grants: Fund Your Minority Business Growth!
Minority-owned businesses in Nevada can apply for funding to support special projects and programs. This initiative aims to boost your business through MBDA's strategic development plans.
Funded Research for Coastal Warning Systems
Businesses can receive funding to research and develop critical early warning systems for meteotsunamis. This initiative aims to enhance coastal safety by monitoring and forecasting weather-driven wave threats.
Get Funding for Fisheries Research & Boat Compensation
Fishery stakeholders in the Mid-Atlantic can apply for funding to conduct crucial research on specific fish species. This program offers compensation for vessel owners who help harvest research quota, potentially allowing for landings beyond normal limits.
Get Funding for Coastal Land Conservation Projects
Eligible coastal states and territories that submitted a CELCP plan by February 17, 2011, can apply for competitive funding to conserve coastal and estuarine lands. This program aims to protect vital ecosystems with grants available for projects starting between June 1, 2012, and October 1, 2012.
Unlock Global Sales: Get Export Funding Now!
Non-profits and trade associations that help U.S. businesses export can apply for funding to boost international sales. This program aims to create jobs and strengthen U.S. industries by promoting trade.
Grant for Coastal Zone Management System Upgrades
State and territorial coastal zone management programs approved by NOAA can apply for funds to upgrade their information systems. This grant will help you better assess, track, and manage permitting and land use activities in your coastal areas.
Get Funding: Boost Coastal Zone Management Programs!
Coastal Zone Management Programs in U.S. States and Territories can apply for competitive funding to develop innovative projects that enhance their programs in national priority areas like wetlands and hazards. This opportunity aims to improve your approved coastal management strategy and address key environmental and resource challenges.
Get Grant Funding for Hurricane Tech & Forecasts!
Academic institutions and researchers, this grant from NOAA can fund your applied hurricane science and modeling projects. Secure funding to develop and transfer advanced forecasting technologies into operational systems, improving hurricane guidance.
Boost Your Island Fishing Business: Get Grant Funding!
Pacific Islands businesses involved in recreational or non-commercial fishing can receive funding to enhance sustainable practices, protect fish populations, and preserve cultural traditions. This program aims to strengthen your operations and ensure long-term success in the region.
Get Funding: Grow Your Tech Business!
This program helps organizations that support tech startups unlock investment capital and accelerate company growth. If you're building the next generation of technologies, this funding can help you scale your impact.
Get NOAA Grants for Ocean Education & Outreach
Coastal and ocean-focused organizations can apply for competitive mini-grants to fund innovative education and outreach programs about ocean acidification. This funding aims to engage target audiences, connect research with communication efforts, and foster community involvement.
Get Funding for Species Conservation Projects
State, territorial, tribal, or local entities with management authority over species of concern can apply for grants to support proactive conservation efforts. This program funds voluntary initiatives to protect marine and anadromous species before they require Endangered Species Act listing, offering cost-effective management solutions.
Tribal Grants for Species Protection & Recovery
Federally recognized tribes can access grants to fund conservation efforts for protected marine and anadromous species. This funding supports management plans, research, and outreach for endangered, threatened, and recovered species.
Get Funding for Alaska Native Marine Mammal Conservation
Alaska Native Organizations with a co-management agreement with NMFS can apply for funding to support the conservation and co-management of marine mammals vital to subsistence use. This grant can fund species management, harvest monitoring, research, and public outreach efforts.
Get Funding for Your Island Fishing Business!
Fisheries businesses in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, and the Northern Mariana Islands can get funding to boost community-based fishing and preserve traditional practices. This grant supports projects that enhance local fishing opportunities and economic growth for island communities.
Get Grants for Marine Education & Training
Coastal communities in the Pacific Islands can apply for funds to boost marine education and training initiatives. This grant aims to enhance communication about marine resources and attract underrepresented groups to marine science careers.
Hawaii Seafood: Get Funding for Your Business!
Hawaii-based fishing and seafood businesses can apply for funding to boost their economic viability through promotion, marketing, and education initiatives. This program aims to highlight Hawaii's seafood as high-quality, safe, and responsibly sourced.
Get Funding for Marine Education & Training in Alaska
Alaska-based coastal communities and organizations can apply for grants to boost marine education and training programs, focusing on conservation and management careers. This initiative aims to increase scientific literacy and career opportunities in marine resource fields for residents, especially Alaska Natives and underrepresented groups.
Get Funding for Lobster Fishery Research & Innovation!
Fisheries businesses and researchers focused on the American lobster can receive funding to study and address the impacts of climate change and ecosystem shifts. This grant supports vital research to ensure the future sustainability and economic viability of this crucial fishery.