Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Get Funding for Climate Resilience & Research
This grant supports businesses and researchers advancing climate science, monitoring, and prediction to build national resilience and enable effective decision-making. Funding is available for high-priority climate research, assessments, outreach, education, and capacity-building activities.
Secure NOAA Funding for Climate & Weather Research
Research institutions in Colorado can secure funding to advance understanding and prediction of climate change, weather, and atmospheric processes, collaborating directly with NOAA scientists. This grant aims to improve forecasting, develop new research techniques, and enhance environmental literacy.
Get Funding for Your Innovative Business Ideas!
This grant helps innovators and entrepreneurs turn research into products, services, and jobs. Fund your startup's early-stage growth and commercialization efforts.
Boost Your Business with Global Investment & Trade Funds!
This program helps local economic development organizations create winning strategies to attract foreign investment and boost exports, strengthening your community's economy and creating domestic jobs. You'll get tools and training to assess your global competitiveness and build a plan to tap into international markets.
Get Grants for Great Lakes Environmental Education Programs!
If you run an environmental education program in the Great Lakes watershed, this grant can fund innovative projects and professional development for teachers. Boost your program's capacity and impact with this NOAA funding opportunity.
Get Grants for Marine Animal Disentanglement
Massachusetts businesses and non-profits can receive funding to support vital marine animal disentanglement efforts. This grant aims to protect whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles in the region.
Get Funding for Bay Education Programs!
Does your business offer innovative environmental education programs for K-12 students in the Chesapeake Bay watershed? This grant funds capacity building and partnership development to enhance hands-on learning experiences and teacher professional development.
Get Funding for Alaska Native Subsistence Conservation
Alaska Native Organizations with co-management agreements can apply for federal assistance to support the conservation of marine mammals and their subsistence use. Funding is available for management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities.
Get Funding for Salmon Habitat Restoration
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, Alaska, and eligible tribes can apply for funds to restore Pacific salmon populations and habitats. This program supports projects crucial for threatened or endangered salmon, tribal fishing rights, and native subsistence.
Unlock Funding for Innovation & Business Growth!
This grant from the Department of Commerce empowers higher education institutions to create University Centers, fostering innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship by leveraging university assets for regional economic development. The goal is to create job growth, skilled talent pools, and business expansion within regional innovation clusters through expert assistance in areas like research commercialization and market analysis.
Unlock Ocean Tech Funding for Your Business!
Are you developing innovative ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes technologies? This grant from the Department of Commerce can fund the transition of your mature solutions from research to operational use, improving data management and forecasting.
Unlock Funding for Business Growth & Innovation
Institutions of higher education can receive funding to establish University Centers that foster regional economic growth by supporting innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship. This program aims to create jobs, develop skilled talent, and expand businesses through university assets and expertise.
Get Grants for Coastal Resilience & Business Protection
U.S. coastal states, counties, municipalities, territories, and tribes can secure funding to prepare for extreme weather and climate events. This grant supports projects that protect communities, economies, and ecosystems through planning, adaptation, and habitat restoration.
Fund Your Tornado Research & Improve Warnings
This NOAA grant supports research into tornado formation and public response in the Southeast U.S., aiming to enhance forecasts and warnings. Businesses involved in meteorological research or social science related to disaster response may be eligible for funding.
Get Funding for Coastal Restoration Projects
Non-federal partners can receive funding from the Department of Commerce to implement marine and coastal habitat restoration projects. This grant supports initiatives related to oil spills and hazardous substance releases, aiming to conserve and restore natural resources.
Get Funding for Marine Education & Training Projects
Are you involved in marine education or training in the Pacific Islands? This grant offers funding to enhance communication and scientific education about marine resources for coastal communities, including indigenous groups and underrepresented populations.
Unlock Funds for Environmental Education Projects!
Environmental educators and organizations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed can secure funding to develop and expand innovative, hands-on programs for K-12 students and educators. These grants support projects that boost environmental literacy and address watershed issues.
Get Funding for Great Lakes Research & Ecosystem Projects
Research institutions in the eight Great Lakes states can apply for funding to advance NOAA's understanding, restoration, and protection of vital coastal and marine ecosystems. This cooperative initiative aims to foster healthier environments that benefit society and inform public stewardship.
Fund Your Hawaiian Monk Seal Recovery Project - Grants Available!
Non-profits and research institutions can apply for funding to support Hawaiian monk seal recovery efforts. This grant supports disease prevention, strategic communication plans, and citizen science initiatives in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Get Funding for Coastal Habitat Projects
If you're involved in coastal conservation and restoration, this grant from NOAA can fund projects that protect marine resources, boost local economies, and build resilient communities. Focus on improving key habitats that support fisheries and marine life in designated areas.