Marine Grants

Q: How much money do marine grants award?

Of the 175 marine grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 106 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $23K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Q: Which funders offer the most marine grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Women Divers Hall of Fame (7), Palm Beach County Fishing (6), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (5), Hawai‘i Sea Grant (4), and Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- (3). In all, 115 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Q: When are marine grants due?

Of 175 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 147 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

Q: What grants are available for marine and coastal projects?

Funding supports coastal and marine habitat restoration, living shorelines, coral reef and fish passage work, and coastal resilience. NOAA Fisheries administers habitat restoration and resilience grant programs, and the National Coastal Resilience Fund, run with NFWF, supports community projects across coastal states and territories. Larger restoration awards can require substantial scope and matching contributions.

Q: Does NOAA fund marine conservation?

Yes. NOAA Fisheries funds coastal and marine habitat restoration, community-based restoration, and large transformational restoration and resilience efforts. It also partners with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on the National Coastal Resilience Fund. Eligible applicants generally include nonprofits, tribes, academic institutions, and governments.

Q: Who else funds marine nonprofits?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation co-funds major coastal resilience efforts with NOAA, and private funders such as the Walton Family Foundation support fisheries innovation. State coastal programs, Sea Grant, and ocean-focused private foundations provide additional avenues. Coastal projects often combine federal grants with private match to reach their full budgets.

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 175 active marine grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 106 list an award amount, with a median of $23K.

Grants tracked: 175; from 115 funders
Median award: $23K; middle half $5,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $35.4M; across 106 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 1; 4 with a published date

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Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program Marine Industries Association · Foundation ~October · Up to $25K Grants provided to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and waterfront projects in downtown West Palm Beach that serve West Palm Beach residents and visitors.	~October	Up to $25K
Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · $5K – $47.5M Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).	Jan 11, 2027	$5K – $47.5M
Boyd Lyon Scholarship The Ocean Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies Created in memory of Boyd N. Lyon, a respected sea turtle researcher known for his innovative hand-capture method for tagging and studying turtles without nets. This method ensured the capture of rarely studied male sea turtles.	~January	Varies
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Federal May 1, 2028 · $15K – $75K This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring Americaâs Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects that support: workforce development for marine-related professions in marine science, aquaculture/mariculture, and…	May 1, 2028	$15K – $75K
Graduate Marine Conservation Scholarships Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Graduate Marine Conservation Scholarships, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, aim to support women pursuing research and fieldwork in marine conservation.	Not published	$2K
Funding Opportunity to Collect Additional Observations that Address Identified Environmental Concerns Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) invites proposals for research projects that address identified environmental concerns within the Southeast US region through collection of additional observations.	Not published	$5K – $30K
E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship Program Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $65K The E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship, sponsored by Hawai‘i Sea Grant, offers a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates (Masters, Ph.D., or J.D.) interested in coastal and marine resource…	Not published	$65K
Science of Conservation Marine Scholarship (Shimano–CCA) Coastal Conservation Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science of Conservation Marine Scholarship Program (founded 2018 by Shimano and the Coastal Conservation Association, with partners including BP and the CCA Music City Chapter) funds students advancing marine science education…	Not published	Varies
Grants for research on Baltic Sea Ecosystems Walter and Andrée de Nottbeck Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walter and Andrée de Nottbeck Foundation offers grants for research on Baltic Sea ecosystems at the Tvärminne Zoological Station, Finland.	Not published	Varies
Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship Grant The Ocean Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship honors the legacy of Boyd N. Lyon by supporting marine biology students dedicated to sea turtle research.	Not published	$3K
Pumpout Grants Available for Maryland Marinas Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gulf Coast Conservation Loan Fund Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide interim financing for time-sensitive land conservation projects to maximize Deepwater Horizon oil spill mitigation funding over a three-year period.	Rolling	Varies
Sea Otter Recovery Fund Grants State of California Coastal Conservancy · State Not published · Up to $160K The California State Coastal Conservancy is offering grants to support projects that aid the recovery of the southern sea otter along California's coast.	Not published	Up to $160K
Skylight Foundation Grant Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to various non-profit organizations, focusing on community improvement in Pierce County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Protect Our Reefs Grant Mote Marine Laboratory Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet- Level I grants Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet- Level I grants, funded by the National Geographic Society, support projects aimed at conserving and restoring vital blue forest ecosystems.	Not published	Up to $20K
PADI Grants Padi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $12K The PADI Foundation supports research and education related to aquatic environments, funding projects that enhance understanding of ecosystems, diving physics, and responses to climate change impacts.	Not published	$5K – $12K
Clean Marine Initiative Maryland Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To reduce non-point source pollution from marinas and boaters. Provides technical assistance on environmental best management practices.	Not published	Varies
Seabird Group Research Grant The Seabird Group · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Seabird Group Research Grant supports small research projects focused on Atlantic seabirds, providing up to £500 per grant. Eligible applicants include Seabird Group members, with priority given to conservation and survey projects.	Not published	Up to £500
Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call Alaska Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $100K The Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call invites innovative proposals for research projects focused on healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy…	Not published	$100K
ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter: Research Grants American Cetacean Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay Chapter offers research grants to support marine biologists and advanced degree students in Northern California.	Not published	$3K
Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship Grant American Fisheries Society · Foundation Not published · $15K The Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship, established by the American Fisheries Society in 2007, honors a dedicated fisheries scientist.	Not published	$15K
Sea-Changers: Main Grants Sea-Changers · Foundation Not published · £500 - £2,500 Sea-Changers is a UK charity dedicated to marine conservation, offering one-off grants to charities and not-for-profit organizations.	Not published	£500 - £2,500
WHOI Sea Grant Program: General Program Development Funds Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The WHOI Sea Grant Program offers General Program Development Funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually to support small research projects, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts.	Not published	$1K – $5K

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Marine grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 1 <1%
Upcoming date published: 4 2%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 23 13%
No deadline published: 147 84%

Only 4 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most open marine grants

Women Divers Hall of Fame 7 open
Palm Beach County Fishing 6 open
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 5 open
Hawai‘i Sea Grant 4 open
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- 3 open
Maryland Sea Grant 3 open

115 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 175 active marine grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About marine grants

Marine grants fund ocean and coastal conservation, habitat restoration, fisheries, and resilience projects. NOAA Fisheries is a primary federal funder through programs like its Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration and community-based restoration grants, frequently partnering with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) on coastal resilience. Nonprofits, tribes, universities, and coastal governments are typical applicants.

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Marine Grants by state

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do marine grants award?

Of the 175 marine grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 106 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $23K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most marine grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Women Divers Hall of Fame (7), Palm Beach County Fishing (6), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (5), Hawai‘i Sea Grant (4), and Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- (3). In all, 115 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are marine grants due?

Of 175 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 147 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for marine and coastal projects?

Funding supports coastal and marine habitat restoration, living shorelines, coral reef and fish passage work, and coastal resilience. NOAA Fisheries administers habitat restoration and resilience grant programs, and the National Coastal Resilience Fund, run with NFWF, supports community projects across coastal states and territories. Larger restoration awards can require substantial scope and matching contributions.

Does NOAA fund marine conservation?

Yes. NOAA Fisheries funds coastal and marine habitat restoration, community-based restoration, and large transformational restoration and resilience efforts. It also partners with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on the National Coastal Resilience Fund. Eligible applicants generally include nonprofits, tribes, academic institutions, and governments.

Who else funds marine nonprofits?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation co-funds major coastal resilience efforts with NOAA, and private funders such as the Walton Family Foundation support fisheries innovation. State coastal programs, Sea Grant, and ocean-focused private foundations provide additional avenues. Coastal projects often combine federal grants with private match to reach their full budgets.

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