Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for resource management projects. Funding is intended to promote the effective management of marine areas in nearshore locations. Grants can be used to support activities that achieve specific strategic outputs and outcome...

Grants to California freight, truck, and marine vehicle owners for environmental protection activities. The purpose of the program is to incentivize vehicle owners to upgrade or replace their vehicles with combustion or zero-emission technologies. Marine and rail ...

Opportunity for Canada qualifying entrepreneurs and companies to participate in a competition to address issues related to the ocean industry. Winning competitors will receive up to $25,000 in funding, as well as in-kind support. The goal of the competition is to ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for geophysics and geology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of topics related to ocean basins, margins, an...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations, such as museums and laboratories, for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Fund...

Fellowships to California graduate students and recent graduates to gain experience in the field of resource conservation. Successful fellows will be matched with government agencies and eligible conservation and research organizations across the state. The purpos...

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

Grants to Alabama individuals to address emergencies. Funding is intended to assist US Marines or their immediate family members who are facing unexpected hardship. The grant program aims to honor Alabama-connected Marines who are experiencing a financial emergenc...

Grants to Virginia commercial fishermen for initiatives to safeguard the state's fishing resources. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: environmental pilot studies regarding fishery habitats, seafood technology, aquaculture, and ma...

Grants to Rhode Island marinas, yacht clubs, and municipalities for eligible boats and facilities. The goal of the program is to protect the state's marine water. Funding is intended to retrofit, maintain, construct, and replace on-land pump‐out facilities and t...

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 ...

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

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...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will bene...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

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. Ap...

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, employee expenses, social security, and professional development. The Fellowshi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations for ocean-related research. Funding is intended for projects to increase knowledge of marine species, ecological functions, and ecosystems, and to advance technology and data science used for ocean ex...

Grants of up to $30,000 to California, Montana, Alaska, and Chile nonprofit organizations to address the effects of population growth on biodiversity in eligible regions. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote cultural initiatives, education, overall societal improvement, and the development of scientific understanding relat...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support programs that promote ocean stewardship, restore coastal ecosystems, and model best practices of sustainabi...

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. Applications must be jointly developed by scientists from both countries. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants to USA state and territory government agencies for projects to conserve eligible marine species. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research, monitoring, management, and other activ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to benefit oceans. Funding is intended to support a range of educational projects that will improve understanding of the ocean. Applicants should focus on providing community-based projects to help ...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, educational organizations, and government agencies for projects to benefit the seafood industry. Funding is intended to plan, engineer, and design facilities related to aquaculture, commercial fi...

Grants to South Carolina public and private facilities for capital improvements to accommodate recreational marine vessels. Funding is intended to support the maintenance, renovation, and construction of boating facilities. Eligible projects are those that are acc...

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

Grants to New York municipalities, tribal nations, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance water quality. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants must prequalify prior to applying. Funding ...

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

Grants to Israel businesses to promote academic research and technological innovation. Funding is intended for developing early-stage technologies in specialized innovation fields such as marine technology, brain-inspired computing, memory enhancement systems, and...

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 th...

Grants to Texas individuals, businesses, organizations, government agencies, and other legal entities in eligible counties to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment. Funding is intended to provide incentives to replace or upgrade older locomotive, mar...

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 enviro...

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

Grants to USA academic, industry, and research entities for a wide range of science and engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer advance...

Grants to California owners of commercial fishing vessels based in eligible locations for the purchase of safety equipment. Funding is intended to provide financial reimbursements for life rafts and other boat safety items. Eligible fishing vessels are those with ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding is...

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

Grants and loans to Oregon ports for projects that support economic development. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible projects are those that address public safety issues, support job retention and creation, or pr...

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 rese...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education, legal research organizations, and Sea Grant programs for research projects related to marine law. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International ocean-focused organizations for initiatives to protect the world's oceans. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: overfishing, offshore drilling and mining, ocean noise, microplastics and debri...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, health and human services, religion, education, recr...

Grants to Mississippi agencies and organizations for the protection and maintenance of submerged wetlands. Funding is intended to support a range of wetland management programs and projects, including those involving conservation, preservation, reclamation, acquis...

Grants to Oklahoma veterans or young farmers to expand a farming operation. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Proposals should demonstrate financial need and in...

Fellowships to Oregon graduate students and recent graduates to provide employment experience addressing natural resources. Applicants must request access to the online application system before applying. The opportunity is intended to give fellows first-hand expe...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...

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 ...

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, businesses, and government agencies to implement boating access improvements. Funding is intended for capital projects, as well as planning activities related to improving public recreational boating facil...

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations and state agencies to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for wildlife and habit...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research to better understand the physics and processes between glaciers and bedrock. Funding is intended to develop more accurate models and to advance the understanding and predictability ...

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 boa...

Grants to USA conservation groups, tribes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for land conservation projects near military installations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

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 count...

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public schools for programs that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and programming in the areas of education and innovation, ar...

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International active duty military and recently discharged veterans to attend a business-related continuing education course. Funding is intended to assist veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the pro...

Grants and loans to Oregon government agencies and tribal governments for capital and planning projects to improve public facilities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to support constructi...

Grants to USA injured, ill, or wounded service members and veterans and their loved ones to cover airfare expenses. The purpose of this program is to provide service members with the unique and critical support of being together with their loved ones. Grants may a...

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies, institutions of higher education, public school districts, and transit districts for projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Funds are intended to purchase electric and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment to re...

Opportunity for Maine businesses to receive support to develop innovations in qualifying technology industries. Funding is intended to provide businesses with equity investments, loans, and grants to develop methods, processes, and products that have the potential...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

In-kind donations of online courses to Maine technology-based businesses to pursue innovative ideas using Artificial Intelligence. Businesses will receive four months of courses covering a range of topics related to AI, including basic introductory-level concepts,...

Grants to New Jersey government agencies, IHEs, landowners, and nonprofit organizations for carbon sequestration projects. Funding is intended for environmental projects in coastal areas and in forests that restore and protect critical ecosystems, reduce energy de...

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants to Guam low income individuals and households to improve energy efficiency. Funding is designed to support initiatives that meaningfully lower household energy expenses by enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of residential properties, while sim...