Marine Grants

Last updated October 24, 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. 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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Holomua Marine Initiative Pāpio Grants Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Holomua Marine Initiative Pāpio Grants, offered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, aim to support projects that enhance community engagement and stewardship in Hawai’i's nearshore marine areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
Stepping Stone Early Career Bursary Scheme Grant Challenger Society for Marine Science · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Stepping Stone Early Career Bursary Scheme, funded by the Challenger Society for Marine Science, aims to support the professional development of early career marine scientists in the UK.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Delaware Coastal Management Program Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Michigan Sea Grant - Graduate Student Research Fellowships Michigan Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Michigan Sea Grant is offering Graduate Student Research Fellowships for innovative research in natural or social sciences related to the Great Lakes.	Not published	Up to $60K
NPRB Graduate Student Research Award Grant North Pacific Research Board · Foundation Not published · $26K The NPRB Graduate Student Research Award supports Master's and Doctoral students in the US with $26,000 each for research addressing critical marine resource management issues in the Gulf of Alaska and surrounding areas.	Not published	$26K
State Science Policy Fellowship Grant Maryland Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $56K Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is excited to announce a new, year-long State Science Policy Fellowship program partnering with state agencies and University System of Maryland (USM) leadership.	Not published	$56K
Ocean Drilling Program U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · From $300K International Ocean Discovery Program Operations The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) serves to advance basic research in the marine geosciences and is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and its international…	Not published	From $300K
Oregon Sea Grant: Activity and Conference Support Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oregon Sea Grant provides funding up to $2,500 for conferences and activities that engage stakeholders in discussions relevant to OSG's strategic goals. Applications are accepted on an as-needed basis, with a review period of 60 days.	Not published	Up to $3K
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Save Our Seas Foundation US Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, supported by the Save Our Seas Foundation, invites emerging photographers to capture compelling stories about marine life and conservation.	Not published	Varies
Connecticut Sea Grant College Program (CTSG) Grant - Omnibus Funding Cycle Connecticut Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $170K The Connecticut Sea Grant College Program (CTSG) Grant supports vital applied research, education, and outreach aimed at promoting healthy coastal and marine ecosystems in Connecticut and Long Island Sound.	Not published	Up to $170K
Save our Seas Foundation Small Grant Save Our Seas Foundation US Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Save our Seas Foundation Small Grant supports innovative projects aimed at protecting marine megafauna, specifically elasmobranchs such as sharks and rays.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grant Waitt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grant, initiated by the Waitt Foundation, offers swift funding for innovative solutions to conservation challenges affecting island nations.	Not published	Up to $20K
RFP- Ocean Innovation Network- Track 2: Ocean Innovation Network Support Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Ocean Innovation Network Support initiative by MassCEC aims to enhance the ocean technology ecosystem in Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $2M
Clean Vessel Assistance Program - Construction and Upgrade Grant New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Clean Vessel Assistance Program (CVAP) offers grants to marinas, municipalities, and nonprofits for the installation and renovation of pumpout stations to manage recreational boaters' septic waste.	Not published	Up to $60K
Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet- Level II grants Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · $50K – $75K The Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet - Level II grants support innovative projects focused on the conservation and restoration of blue forest ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass meadows, and kelp forests.	Not published	$50K – $75K
F.G. Wood Memorial Scholarship Award Society for Marine Mammalogy Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Created in honor of F.G. Wood, one of the Society's founding members who was a strong proponent of the importance of students in marine mammalogy. The award recognizes excellence in scholarship by students.	Not published	Varies
Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research Grants American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The Lerner-Gray Fund for Marine Research Grants support early career scientists in marine zoology, focusing on systematics, evolution, ecology, and behavioral studies of marine animals.	Not published	$500 – $4K
Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Maryland Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Varies The Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship, offered by Maryland Sea Grant, supports graduate students conducting research on critical issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters.	Not published	Varies
Ecosystem Health and Sustainable Fish Populations Grants: Ecological and Biological Research to Inform Management Great Lakes Fishery Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.3M The Great Lakes Fisheries Trust offers grants for ecological and biological research aimed at enhancing ecosystem health and sustainable fish populations.	Not published	Up to $1.3M
Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship Grant New Hampshire Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship, offered by New Hampshire Sea Grant, provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates to engage in marine resource projects while receiving mentorship and training.	Not published	Up to $5K
Munson Foundation Grant Program The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation offers grants focusing on the conservation of natural resources in eastern North America and the Caribbean Basin, particularly in the U.S. Key areas include marine resource management, South Florida…	Not published	$10K – $40K
Ruth Foundation Grant Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ruth Foundation offers ongoing support for non-profit organizations focused on animal welfare and marine life preservation in Pierce County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Florida Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Vessel Strike Avoidance Fund Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K NFWF is soliciting proposals to promote the development and adoption of innovative technologies that can help reduce vessel strikes of the endangered North Atlantic right whale (right whale) and other large whales.	Not published	$250K – $750K

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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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