Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Fund Your R&D: Grants for Science & Engineering Innovation
This program offers funding to businesses in electronics, manufacturing, chemistry, physics, materials science, building research, fire safety, IT, and nanotechnology to support critical research and development. Businesses can leverage these grants to drive innovation and advance their scientific and engineering capabilities.
Fund Your TV Station's Digital Upgrade!
Low-power TV stations can get funds to cover the cost of digital-to-analog conversion devices, ensuring your station stays on air and connected.
Get Grants for Marine Mammal Rescue & Research
Are you part of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network? This grant helps organizations fund essential rescue, treatment, data collection, scientific research, and facility operations for stranded marine mammals.
Get Funding for Economic Development Plans & Projects!
Local and regional organizations, including tribes and universities, can receive funding to create economic development plans and conduct feasibility studies. This grant aims to build capacity, create jobs, and foster economic resilience in distressed areas.
Get Grants to Boost Your Region's Economic Growth
This program helps eligible organizations develop robust economic development plans and strategies to drive regional prosperity and create jobs. Funds support feasibility studies and capacity building for effective economic development initiatives.
Get Funding for Regional Economic Growth Plans!
This program helps eligible regional organizations and Indian Tribes develop strategic plans to boost economic prosperity and create high-quality jobs. Funding is available for feasibility studies and impact analyses to strengthen local economic development efforts.
Unlock Funding for Local Economic Growth & Job Creation!
This program helps eligible local and state organizations, including universities and Indian tribes, develop strategic plans to boost regional economic prosperity and resilience. Funds support feasibility studies, impact analyses, and job creation initiatives, especially for distressed areas.
Get FREE Funds for Regional Economic Growth!
Small businesses and economic development organizations can secure funding to create powerful regional economic plans and build capacity for local growth. This grant supports initiatives like feasibility studies and strategy development to boost job creation and economic resilience.
Unlock Funding for Regional Economic Growth & Job Creation
This program offers grants to eligible organizations, including regional planning bodies and Indian Tribes, to develop and implement economic development plans. Funds support initiatives designed to build capacity, create high-quality jobs, and boost economic resilience in distressed areas.
Get Funding for Climate Research & Prediction!
Are you a researcher or institution focused on understanding and predicting climate variability? This grant from NOAA supports vital research in climate science, aiming to improve models and predictions for better decision-making.
Fund Your Water Tech: NOAA Grant for Snow & Soil Data
This grant from the Department of Commerce (NOAA) funds research and development for advanced snowpack and soil moisture remote sensing. Eligible entities can receive funding to improve the National Water Model and support NOAA's water resource mission.
Grant for Alaska Native Orgs: Conserve Marine Mammals
Alaska Native Organizations with signed co-management agreements can apply for funding to conserve marine mammals essential for subsistence. Funds support management, research, and outreach for species under NMFS jurisdiction.
Get Grants for Gulf Coast Infrastructure & Data
Gulf Coast businesses and organizations can secure funding to modernize critical spatial reference systems and infrastructure. This grant supports developing advanced data tools, training, and partnerships to improve access and understanding of vital environmental data.
Boost Your Business with NOAA Research Grants!
Are you a researcher or business in the U.S. focused on severe weather? Secure funding to advance tornado forecasting and public response strategies, potentially saving lives and reducing damage.
Get Funding to Boost Weather & Air Quality Tech
Are you a business focused on weather and air quality innovation? This program funds research and development in areas like advanced weather prediction, water forecasting, and Arctic sea ice prediction.
Get Funding: Reduce Fishing Bycatch & Grow Sustainably
Fisheries businesses can receive funding to develop innovative technologies and practices that reduce the accidental capture of non-target species. This initiative aims to improve the sustainability of your operations and support federal marine resource management.
Get Funding for Bay Watershed Education Projects
K-12 educators in the Chesapeake Bay watershed can receive funding to implement hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that foster environmental stewardship. This program aims to expand educational reach into new school districts, promoting deeper understanding of the Bay's ecosystems.
Get Funding to Restore Salmon & Habitat!
States like Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Alaska, and federally recognized tribes can get funds for projects to restore Pacific salmon and steelhead populations. This funding supports conservation efforts for threatened or endangered species and the habitats they depend on.
Get Funding for Marine Education & Training
This grant from NOAA/NMFS offers funding to businesses and organizations focused on improving marine education and training in the Pacific Islands. Eligible applicants can receive funds to develop programs that enhance communication about marine resources and boost scientific education for coastal communities.
Get Funding to Advance Earth System Modeling!
This grant supports institutions that will advance NOAA's ability to understand and predict Earth's climate systems through sophisticated modeling. Eligible applicants can receive funding to conduct vital research in areas like weather, climate, oceans, and ecosystems.