Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Tribal Conservation Grants: Secure Funding for Species Protection
Federally recognized tribes can access grants to fund critical conservation programs for endangered, threatened, and recovered marine and anadromous species. This funding supports management plans, research, and outreach for species under NMFS jurisdiction.
Get Funding for Marine Mammal Rescue & Research
Non-profit organizations in the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network can receive grants to support the rescue, treatment, and data collection for stranded marine mammals. Funding also supports research into marine mammal health and rehabilitation techniques.
Get Funding to Protect Great Lakes Coastlines & Estuaries
Great Lakes states can secure grants to acquire and conserve vital coastal and estuarine lands, protecting natural habitats and recreational areas. This funding aims to restore Great Lakes ecosystems and combat threats to undeveloped coastal zones.
Get Funding for Species Conservation Projects
State agencies partnered with NOAA can access federal grants to fund critical conservation and recovery programs for endangered and threatened marine species. This funding supports management, research, and public outreach to protect vulnerable wildlife.
Get Climate Research Funding for Business Resilience
Businesses and researchers focused on climate science, impacts, and resilience can apply for funding to advance understanding and develop solutions. This grant supports research, monitoring, and outreach to enhance economic and environmental resilience across various sectors.
Unlock Funding for Data Innovation & Economic Growth
Grow your business by improving U.S. economic and population measurement research. This program offers funding to organizations developing innovative data capture, linkage, and privacy technologies that inform public policy.
Get Funding to Boost Your Fishing Business!
If you're a commercial or recreational fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, or Caribbean, this program offers funding to collaborate with researchers. Partner to gather vital fisheries data, strengthening your industry and supporting better management decisions.
Get MBDA Grants for Business Growth & Special Projects!
Minority-owned businesses can now apply for funding through the MBDA's Broad Agency Announcement. This program supports special projects and initiatives aligned with the agency's mission to foster minority business development.
Get Funded: Boost Your Tuna Business Research!
Are you a commercial or recreational fisheries interest involved in Northern Bluefin Tuna in the Atlantic? This program offers funding to improve research and collaboration, ultimately enhancing science-based management and your operations.
Coastal Resilience Grants: Protect Your Business & Fisheries
Businesses and organizations focused on coastal habitat restoration can receive funding to strengthen U.S. marine ecosystems against extreme weather and support sustainable fisheries. This grant aims to boost community resilience and aid in the recovery of protected marine species.
Export Grants for Minority Businesses: Expand Globally!
Minority-owned businesses can get funding to access global markets and boost their exports. This program offers technical assistance and resources to help you expand internationally and create jobs.
Unlock Federal Contracts & Boost Your Business!
Minority-owned businesses can get funding to receive expert help landing lucrative federal contracts. This program aims to boost your procurement opportunities and create jobs for your business.
Boost Your Manufacturing Business with New Funding!
Minority-owned businesses in advanced manufacturing can get funding and specialized support to access more financing and contracts. This program aims to help you grow, create jobs, and navigate market changes.
Unlock Capital for Your Minority Business
Minority Business Enterprises can access vital technical assistance and business development services to secure significant financial transactions and grow their operations. This program aims to boost financing opportunities, create new jobs, and retain existing ones for eligible businesses.
Secure Funding for Coastal Resilience Projects
Are you a regional authority, nonprofit, university, or local government in a coastal U.S. region? This grant funds projects that build resilience in coastal communities against natural hazards and climate change through collaborative networks.
Fund Your Research: NOAA Collaboration Grants
This program funds undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers collaborating on NOAA-related scientific projects, with a focus on earth systems modeling, hydrology, and coastal dynamics. Funding can also support social science research on the societal impact and communication of environmental sciences.
Get Funding for Your Innovative Business Idea!
This grant helps innovators and entrepreneurs turn research into products and jobs by providing early-stage funding and commercialization assistance. It's designed for organizations supporting startups and building globally competitive regions.
Unlock Funding for Business Growth & Innovation!
Are you an accredited university or consortium in the Chicago or Philadelphia regions? This grant supports initiatives driving regional commercialization, entrepreneurship, innovation, business expansion, and workforce development.
Unlock Funding for Business Growth & Innovation!
Are you an accredited college or university in the Philadelphia or Chicago regions? This program offers funding to boost regional commercialization, entrepreneurship, and innovation, creating a skilled workforce and driving business expansion.
Get Funding for Gulf of Mexico Research & Innovation
Research institutions in the Gulf of Mexico can secure funding to advance NOAA's critical research goals in climate, coastal resilience, and ocean health, fostering innovation and training future scientists.