Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Funding for Environmental Education Projects
This grant offers funding to educators and organizations in Gulf of Mexico coastal communities to develop and implement impactful watershed education programs for K-12 students and teachers. Funds are available to support experiential learning that fosters understanding and stewardship of marine ecosystems.
Secure Funding for Marine Research & Resource Protection
Research institutions in the Pacific Northwest can apply for grants to support NOAA's marine resource research facilities. This funding aims to advance understanding of seafloor processes, marine mammal acoustics, ecosystems, and resource protection and restoration.
Fund Your Weather Tech: Grants for Advanced Forecasting!
Research institutions with strong graduate programs can secure funding to develop cutting-edge weather radar technology and improve high-impact weather forecasts. This grant aims to advance stormscale modeling and address the socioeconomic impacts of extreme weather events.
Get Grants for Eco-Education in Hawaii
Hawaii-based K-12 environmental education programs can receive funding to develop innovative, hands-on learning experiences for students and teachers focused on local ecosystems and resilience. This grant supports projects that foster a knowledgeable citizenry engaged in protecting Hawaii's coastal and watershed environments.
Get Funding to Rescue Marine Mammals!
Are you part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network? This grant offers funding to support your critical work in responding to, treating, and collecting data on stranded marine mammals, advancing vital research and rehabilitation efforts.
Fund Your Research: Boost Forecast Accuracy & Safety
Academic institutions and NOAA/NWS are partnering to bring cutting-edge environmental science research into operational forecasting. This program aims to improve weather forecasts and hazard warnings by directly applying new scientific insights to real-time services.
Get Funding for Monkfish Research: Boost Your Fishery Knowledge!
Fishery professionals and researchers can apply for funding to conduct vital monkfish research that will inform management decisions. This program uses allocated "Days At Sea" to compensate participating vessels and fund projects that enhance our understanding of the monkfish resource.
Get Grants for Wildlife Conservation & Recovery Projects
State agencies can receive funding to develop and implement conservation programs for endangered, threatened, and candidate species within their jurisdiction. This grant supports crucial research, management, and public outreach efforts to protect vital wildlife populations.
Get Grants for Tribal Species Conservation!
Federally recognized tribes can now apply for grants and cooperative agreements to fund vital conservation programs for endangered and threatened marine species. These funds support management plans, research, and outreach to protect species critical to tribal heritage.
Get NOAA Grants for Climate Resilience & Innovation
This program from NOAA funds research and development to enhance our nation's resilience to climate change, covering areas like extreme weather, water resources, and coastal impacts. Businesses and organizations can receive funding to advance climate intelligence and develop solutions for a more sustainable economy.
Fund Your Scallop Research: Get Grants!
Fishery participants can fund vital research projects that benefit the Atlantic Sea Scallop fishery. This program uses proceeds from RSA quota sales to support approved activities and compensate vessel owners, enhancing management decisions.
Get Grants to Boost Your Fishing Business!
If you're a commercial or recreational fishing business in the Gulf, South Atlantic, or Caribbean, this grant offers funding to collaborate with researchers on vital fisheries information. Strengthen your operations and contribute to sustainable resource management.
Get Funding for Pacific NW Environmental Education
Pacific Northwest K-12 educators and organizations can receive funding for innovative, hands-on watershed education programs. This grant supports student learning, teacher development, and regional environmental goals.
Get Funding for Climate Data & Research Projects!
Are you involved in developing or managing climate data records for Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land, or ice? This program supports projects that will provide significant benefits for understanding and addressing climate change.
Get Funding for STEM Research & Education Centers
Minority Serving Institutions can apply for grants to establish NOAA Cooperative Science Centers, fostering research and education in STEM fields crucial for understanding environmental changes and managing marine resources. This funding aims to build institutional capacity, develop new curricula, and enhance research facilities while increasing the diversity of the STEM workforce.
Get Funding for Marine Resource Economics PhD Fellowships
This fellowship supports PhD students pursuing quantitative methods in marine resource economics. Receive funding to research and implement conservation and management strategies for living marine resources under NOAA's guidance.
Marine Policy Fellowship: Get Funding for Your Career
Calling all graduate students in marine and aquatic fields! This fellowship from NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine policy and government processes.
Get PhD Funding for Marine Resource Careers
This fellowship offers PhD students funding to research the population dynamics of marine resources and quantitative assessment methods. Work directly with NMFS mentors on vital projects to protect and manage our oceans.
Get Funding for Hurricane Tech & Forecasting
Are you a researcher or tech innovator focused on improving hurricane analysis and forecasting? This program offers funding to test and adapt your cutting-edge research and technology for operational use, potentially leading to direct implementation by weather centers.
Unlock Research Funding for Weather & Water Innovations
This program funds collaborative research between academic institutions and operational forecasters to improve weather and water hazard predictions. Businesses with environmental science expertise can access funds to develop and implement advanced forecasting tools.