Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers grants to boost economic growth, innovation, and trade through various programs.
Unlock $1M for Coral Ecosystem Research Grants
Are you a researcher or organization focused on Hawaiian coral ecosystems? This program offers up to $1 million over five years to fund vital research on coral connectivity, informing better conservation strategies.
Get Up To $1M for Your Innovative Business!
This program from the Department of Commerce helps innovators and entrepreneurs turn research into products and jobs by providing early-stage funding and commercialization support. If you're an entrepreneur or an organization supporting startups, you could qualify for grants to accelerate your growth.
Get Up To $1M for Aquaculture Business Growth!
Marine, coastal, and Great Lakes businesses can secure up to $1,000,000 to boost aquaculture production by overcoming key industry hurdles. This funding supports integrated projects designed to expand sustainable U.S. aquaculture within 2-4 years.
Unlock $1M for Ocean Education & Stewardship Initiatives
Aquariums and non-profit organizations can receive up to $1 million to expand professional development for informal science educators and volunteers. This funding aims to boost public understanding and stewardship of marine environments through collaborative, innovative programs.
Get Up To $900K For Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Are you a business working on marine habitat restoration or water quality improvement in Exxon Valdez Oil Spill affected areas? This grant offers up to $900,000 to fund scientifically sound, feasible, and cost-effective projects that benefit the environment.
Coral Reef Grants: Secure Up to $900K for Conservation
State, Territorial, and Commonwealth resource management agencies are invited to apply for funding to support vital coral reef management and conservation projects. This cooperative agreement aims to improve the health of coral reef ecosystems in designated U.S. jurisdictions.
Unlock $900K for Coral Reef Conservation Partnerships
Non-governmental organizations with coral reef conservation expertise can partner with NOAA to receive up to $700,000 per year for up to two years. This funding supports projects dedicated to protecting and managing U.S. coral reefs across various states and territories.
Get Funding for Coral Reef Conservation Projects
Government agencies in American Samoa, Florida, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can receive matching grants to support coral reef conservation and management projects. This funding aims to improve the health of vital coral reef ecosystems.
Get Up To $900K for Coral Reef Conservation Projects
State and territorial resource management agencies can receive matching funds to implement vital coral reef conservation and monitoring programs. These cooperative agreements aim to improve the health of coral reef ecosystems in specific U.S. jurisdictions.
Get $900K for Coral Reef Conservation Projects
State and Territorial resource agencies appointed by their Governors can secure funding to boost coral reef conservation and management projects. These cooperative agreements aim to improve the health of vital coral reef ecosystems.
Get Funding to Boost Minority Businesses!
Minority business owners can access consulting services through MBDA Business Centers to secure more financing and contracts. These centers aim to create and retain jobs by supporting the growth of minority-owned firms.
Get Funding to Grow Minority Businesses
Are you an organization looking to operate an MBDA Business Center and help minority-owned businesses secure financing and contracts? This program offers cooperative agreements to provide vital consulting services, ultimately creating and retaining jobs.
Get Up To $800K for Weather Tech & Research!
Are you a university researcher or academic institution focused on environmental, social, or behavioral sciences? This program offers funding to improve weather, water, and climate services, especially for underserved communities.
Get Grants for Coral Reef Conservation Projects
Non-profits, businesses, and local/tribal governments can get matching grants to protect coral reefs in US territories and states. Fund projects tackling pollution, climate change, and fishing impacts.
Get Up To $800K For Coastal Land & Facility Projects!
Coastal states and territories can secure funding for acquiring land and constructing facilities to protect vital estuarine research areas. This program supports projects aimed at enhancing long-term research, education, and sustainable facility development.
Unlock Caribbean Coral Ecosystem Funding: Up to $750k!
Are you a researcher or organization in the U.S. Caribbean focused on coral reef management? This grant supports projects that synthesize data, analyze threats, and develop management strategies for mesophotic coral ecosystems, aiming to improve conservation efforts.
Get $750K+ for Habitat Restoration Projects!
Non-profits and public entities dedicated to Atlantic salmon recovery can secure funding for critical habitat restoration actions like improving fish passage. This grant supports planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects aimed at bringing back the Gulf of Maine's Atlantic salmon population.
Get Up To $750K for Coral Restoration Innovation
This grant funds innovative research and development for coral reef restoration, aiming to build resilient coral populations and improve outplanting efficiency. Businesses and researchers focused on marine conservation and coral resilience are encouraged to apply.
Unlock Funding: Grow Your Aquaculture Business!
Aquaculture businesses and researchers can secure up to $750,000 to advance sustainable U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes aquaculture. Funding supports innovative technologies, public outreach, and system resilience to overcome production barriers.
Secure Funding for Gulf Coast Coral Ecosystem Research
This grant is for organizations researching coral ecosystem connectivity in the western Gulf of Mexico. Funds will support projects up to 5 years to inform marine protected area management and regional connectivity insights.