Marine Grants

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 179 active marine grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	DISCOVERY Yacht Expedition Grant Program	International SeaKeepers Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Captain Wayne Hasson Memorial Fellowship for Climate Change Research Grant	Women Divers Hall of Fame	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Call for Expressions of Interest for Expeditions in Collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute Grant	Schmidt Ocean Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marine Mammal Commission Grants	Marine Mammal Commission	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Kenneth S. Norris Career Achievement Award	Society for Marine Mammalogy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Sea Grant Biennial Request for Proposals	California Sea Grant	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coral Reef Conservation Award Grant	The International Coral Reef Society	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Florida's Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative Grant	Florida Department of Environmental Protection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Marine Science Scholarships	Palm Beach County Fishing	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Earthwatch Marine Conservation Grant	Earthwatch Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Scholarships for Florida Keys Graduating Seniors	Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Environmental and Marine Grants	Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pacific Seabird Program RFP Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $1M
Foundation	North Pacific Research Board: Core Program Grant	North Pacific Research Board	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Great Lakes Foundation Grant	Great Lakes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artists, Writers and Scholars Program Grant	Georgia Sea Grant	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	VIMS Fishery Resource Grant Program	Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)	Rolling	Varies
State	Pumpout Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lizard Island Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant	Australian Museum	Rolling	Up to $21K
Foundation	Turtle Trackers - Linda Zambelli Family Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Lowcountry	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Stephenson Explorers Advancement Program Grant	Explorers Club	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Core Research RFP Grant	Michigan Sea Grant	Rolling	Up to $220K
Foundation	11th Hour Racing Grant	11th Hour Racing	Rolling	$40K – $150K
Foundation	The Ocean Exploration and Discovery RFP Grant	National Geographic Society	Rolling	Up to $20K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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