Marine Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 175 active marine grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 105 list an award amount, with a median of $21K.

Grants tracked: 175; from 115 funders
Median award: $21K; middle half $5,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $34.9M; across 105 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 1; 5 with a published date

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Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation Funding: Grant -in-Aid Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom · Foundation Not published · £300 - £500 The Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation (PlyMSEF) offers travel grants to support PhD students and recent graduates in marine research.	Not published	£300 - £500
Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program Grant Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program aims to eliminate derelict fishing traps nationwide.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Community Grant Program Wellfleet Shellfish Promotion and Tasting Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K – $100K The Wellfleet Oyster Alliance awards grants to support community initiatives that align with their mission of protecting Wellfleet's historic shellfishing industry and marine environment.	Not published	$7K – $100K
ACS: Puget Sound Chapter - Student Travel Grants American Cetacean Society · Foundation Not published · $750 The American Cetacean Society's Puget Sound Chapter offers student travel grants for the Society for Marine Mammalogy's 25th Biennial Conference.	Not published	$750
Short Term Fellowships at the Smithsonian Marine Station, Fort Pierce, FL Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $3K The Short-Term Fellowship Program at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, FL, offers graduate students and postdoctoral researchers opportunities to conduct marine science research year-round.	Not published	$3K
Reef Ball Foundation: Matching Grant Program Reef Ball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reef Ball Foundation's Matching Grant Program aims to protect and rehabilitate ocean ecosystems through innovative artificial reef technologies.	Not published	Varies
AY 2025-2026 Coale Graduate Scholar Awards (Formerly known as the COAST Graduate Student Research Awards) Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The AY 2025-2026 Coale Graduate Scholar Awards offer $4,000 scholarships to CSU graduate students engaged in marine, estuarine, and coastal research.	Not published	$4K
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Shore Friendly Grants (WA) Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) offers Shore Friendly Grants aimed at restoring beach systems along Puget Sound’s marine shorelines.	Not published	Varies
Pegasus Wings Award The Pegasus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pegasus Wings Award recognizes outstanding individuals and programs that have made a significant difference for animal protection and welfare.	Not published	Varies
Capt. Al Nathan Memorial Scholarship Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ocean Innovation Network- Track 1: Development and Operation of OceanTech Testing Facilities and Sites RFP Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Ocean Innovation Network Program, led by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), aims to foster the commercialization of marine science and technology.	Not published	Up to $5M
Damien "Damo" Massingham Dive Training Scholarships Force Blue Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K In honor of teammate Damo Massingham, FORCE BLUE offers grants to graduates of the FORCE BLUE Ocean Conservation School (OCS) program who wish to continue their dive training and certifications beyond the Open Water Diver level.	Not published	Up to $3K
Environmental Conservation: Marine Conservation Initiative Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding priorities.	Not published	Varies
Open Ocean Research Grant Program Global Fishing Watch Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Open Ocean Research Grant Program, funded by Global Fishing Watch Inc, aims to enhance ocean governance through data sharing on human activity at sea.	Not published	Up to $20K
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Beach Restoration Small Grants Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) · Foundation Not published · $30K – $350K The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) offers Beach Restoration Small Grants to support projects that enhance and conserve near-shore environments in Puget Sound.	Not published	$30K – $350K
Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $4M The Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Grant, offered by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, seeks to enhance Hawaii's coastal ecosystems through collaborative governance.	Not published	$100 – $4M
Gulf Regional Oyster Network Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · Varies RAE's partnership with Gulf-based organizations helps protect coastal communities and restore habitat through oyster restoration and coastal resilience projects.	Not published	Varies
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $7K The Hawaii Sea Grant: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) offers undergraduates the chance to engage in ocean sciences research and environmental studies in Hawaii and the Pacific.	Not published	$7K
National Coastal Resilience Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M – $10M The National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) aims to protect coastal communities through nature-based solutions, enhancing habitats while addressing the growing threats of climate change.	Not published	$1M – $10M
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Department of Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Nature Conservation Grants: Agriculture The Turing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Turing Foundation focuses on enhancing sustainable practices in agriculture and nature conservation, specifically targeting the protection and sustainable management of marine ecosystems in developing countries.	Not published	Varies
Sea Turtle Grants: Competitive Grants Sea Turtle Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sea Turtle Grants Program, funded by Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate sales, supports vital research, conservation, and educational initiatives for Florida's marine turtles.	Not published	Varies
Bahamas Billfish Championship Award Lyford Cay Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K	Not published	Up to $15K
Environmental Grant Program - Marine Resources Conservation Area The Marisla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Grant Program by the Marisla Foundation focuses on marine resources conservation, emphasizing the protection of biodiversity in regions like California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, and the Western Pacific.	Not published	Varies

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do marine grants award?

Of the 175 marine grants Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 105 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $21K, 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are marine grants due?

Of 175 grants listed, 1 accept applications on a rolling basis, 5 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 146 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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