Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to encourage the protection of marine resources and biological diversity.

Grants to USA and territories state and Tribal government agencies, interstate organizations, and Tribal organizations to address invasive species in aquatic environments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, neighborhood associations, and faith-based organizations for projects to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must complete pre-application procedures prior to applying. Funding...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to restore, protect, and enhance marine habitats and fisheries. Eligible projects include design or implementation projects or projects that support implement...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. Additional prizes are awarded to USA applicants addressing racial inequities. In addi...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders regarding climate, environment, and ecosystem. Applicants are advised that re...

Grants to California local public agencies for programs to reduce marine refuse. Funding may be used for abandoned vessel clean-up projects or to expedite the process for removing unwanted vessels. Funding is intended to prevent, remove, and decrease hazards in local w...

Grants to California local government agencies to promote boating safety and support water-based law enforcement activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of equipment purchases that benefit local agencies. Applications are invited from agencies with a need for ...

Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose...

Grants of $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, institutions of higher learning, and agencies for projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Project categories include, but are not limited to public safety, neighbo...

Grants to eligible USA, Canada, and International organizations for environmental conservation projects. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that focus on combatting marine pollution, safe...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and public entities to encourage workforce expansion. Funding is intended to promote economic growth and increase employment in the maritime industry. Preference will be given to proposals that are collaborative. The program is op...

Grants to Washington local, state, and tribal governmental agencies for the protection and enhancement of aquatic lands, including shorelands, harbor areas, tidelands, and beds of navigable waters. Funding may be used for the improvement, protection, or acquisition of ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Idaho organizations in eligible counties to provide direct services to military veterans. Consideration will be given to a broad range of services to meet the basic human needs of veterans. Grants must benefit veterans living in the counties o...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions, IHEs, hospitals, and local, Tribal, and state governments for research projects related to coastal resilience to climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed...

Grants to support USA, Canada, and International research, education, and conservation projects with a particular focus on threatened ocean wildlife species and their habitats. The first stage application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a full pro...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for events, projects, and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include tourism, local commerce, sustainability, education, training, and workforce development. Eligible projects are those that benef...

Grants to USA and territories states, local and tribal governments, regional and metropolitan planning organizations, special purpose districts, and political subdivisions for transportation initiatives. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

Cooperative agreements to USA individuals, corporations, and government and Tribal agencies for research and development of technologies that impact marine life in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public schools to benefit state residents in the areas of education, community strengthening, and conservation. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an inquiry form in advance of the deadline. The Foundation...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and individuals to compete for prizes to develop wave energy technologies. The purpose of the prize is to challenge multidisciplinary teams of innovators, bo...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine government agencies, planning agencies, and interstate agencies for projects to protect and restore local watersheds. The purpose of the program is to restore bodies of water impacted by nonpoint source pollution. Eligible watersheds mu...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists in any artistic discipline for the production of artwork related to the marine and coastal environments. Funds may be used to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing works...

Grants to New York coastal municipalities to promote the safety of state beaches. Funding is intended for the purchase of remote-controlled drones, along with software and training, to monitor designated swimming areas at coastal beaches for the presence of sharks and ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support neighborhood improvement projects. Applicants must be located wit...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that address threats to marine environments. Applicants are required to complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Projects may fall into one of the following focus area...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts for-profit agriculture-based businesses to enhance food safety and increase competitiveness and marketability. Funding is intended to assist produce and aquaculture operations that are looking to improve their food safety practi...

Grants of $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions, businesses, and researchers for projects that address global warming. The purpose of the grant is for applicants to devise creative climate intervention technologies. In addition to funding, gr...

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of the fol...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for projects to conserve crucial habitats and natural resources and preserve wildlife and fish populations. Applicants must submit an initial proposal and e...

Grants to USA and territories businesses, nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and owners of transportation fueling and fuel distribution facilities for biofuel projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to...

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, tribes, port districts, private organizations, and government agencies for projects that benefit public boating facilities. Funding is intended to develop, renovate, and maintain public boating facilities that target recreatio...

Grants to South Carolina public and private facilities for capital improvements to accommodate recreational marine vessels. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding may be used for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of t...

Grants to British Columbia organizations in eligible areas for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs that align with the focus areas of healthy environment and strengthening the community. Priority is given to project...

Competition for USA nonprofits, for-profits, individuals, government entities, and academic institutions to develop innovative marine energy technologies. Winners will receive training and other resources to assist in project development. The prize supports competitors...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits in eligible states for performing arts ...

Cooperative agreement to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit institutions, and Tribal government agencies for research projects to preserve the ecosystem in the Gulf of Mexico. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to su...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the environment...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for geophysics and geology research. Funding is intended for a broad range of topics related to ocean basins, margins, and the Great Lakes. Eligible topics include sea level change, geochemistry, and marine geohaza...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations such as museums and laboratories for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Funding is intended for research infrastructure improvements that will be useful to a wide range of b...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut educators and researchers for research projects and other activities that address environmental and marine issues. Funding is intended for pilot studies, conferences, publications, extension or education projects, and similar activ...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions for collaborative research projects addressing evolutionary and ecological processes. Funding is intended for US and Israeli res...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada government agencies, organizations, IHEs, Indigenous individuals, and researchers for conservation efforts in eligible regions. Priority areas of interest include marine mammals, habitats, and local wildlife. Eligible projects can take...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant Dire...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. All proposals must be jointly submitted by a USA and Israel principal investigator. The program will acce...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for the preservation of seascapes and landscapes through coral conservation and responsible mining projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent in order to apply. Funding is intended for reclamation, restoration, research, e...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International investigators and teams to conduct impactful oceanic research. Successful applicants will receive access to scientific facilities, a vessel, research tools, lab equipment, and other relevant services. Eligible research ...

Grants to Florida businesses in eligible locations to increase employment through high-wage job creation in specific industries. Funding is intended for workforce development in the target industries of creative arts and design, marine and life sciences, financial serv...