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 USA local and tribal government entities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for marine debris management projects in eligible locations. The purpose of the funding program is to support the removal of aba...

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 ...

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...

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 California nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and businesses for equipment improvement and development projects designed to reduce air pollution in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to replace or upgrade heavy machine...

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 New York researchers affiliated with universities, nonprofit and for-profit institutions, and government agencies for research related to marine and coastal resources throughout the state. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Fund...

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 Hawaii nonprofit organizations and IHEs in eligible areas to improve marine environments in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-performing organizations working to restore, recover, and protect ocean health through the conservation of...

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists for artwork related to marine and coastal environments. Funding is intended to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing new works of art. All artistic disciplines are ...

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 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...

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 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 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 ful...

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...

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, tuition, relocation, publication fees, conferences, training, workshops, and tr...

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 Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and for-profits for research projects addressing wind energy. Funding is intended to provide actionable knowledge about offshore wind development. Topics of interest include wildlife, habitat, fisheries, regio...

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

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...

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 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 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...

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 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 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 Maryland food growers, agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations to improve soil health. Funding is intended to support producers in urban areas and those with small-scale farms. The goal of the program is to reimburse growers for less than te...

Fellowships to USA individuals in eligible locations to support environmental projects in Washington state. Funding is intended to build capacity in local communities through projects that address coastal challenges. Applicants must currently reside in Washington ...

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. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to a...

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 California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, Tribes, special districts, and educational institutions for conservation and wildlife projects in eligible locations. Funding supports two categories: Landscape Resilience projects that use nat...

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 Oregon nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding must...

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 several weeks to complete. The purpose ...

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

Grants to Washington government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and academic institutions for environmental protection projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for ...

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...

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 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 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 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 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 of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for projects related to environmental conservation in eligible regions. Funding may be used for island acquisition, restoration, maintenance, research, and public education. Eligible projects 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...