Marine Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Save our Seas Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, supported by the Save Our Seas…
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development…
Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for…
Oceans and Human Health Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Oceans and Human Health Graduate…
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026 The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) invites proposals for its Coral Reef & Natural Resources (CRNR) Initiative. This grant program…
OPCFHK Conservation Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong Amount: Up to HK $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The OPCFHK Conservation…
Open Ocean Research Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Fishing Watch Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Open Ocean Research Grant Program, funded by Global…
Oregon Sea Grant Activity and Conference Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Sea Grant Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Oregon Sea Grant Activity and…
Oregon Sea Grant Biennial Research Competition Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Sea Grant Amount: Approximately US $125,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Oregon Sea Grant Biennial Research…
Oregon Sea Grant: Activity and Conference Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Sea Grant Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Oregon Sea Grant provides funding up to…
ORRAA Canadian-Funded Project Grants (First Wave) Funder: Government of Canada (CAD$9 million contribution announced at COP26 2021) Program Status: First wave of projects selected November 2022 at…
Overview _NOTE: This grant opportunity is no longer accepting applications._ Oyster Reef Development and Restoration RFP Bottom Type and Oyster Density Sampling and Mapping: Hudson River from Yonkers…
Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai‘i Sea Grant Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The 2025 Pacific Islands Indigenous…
Pacific Seabird Program RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Pacific Seabird…
PADI Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PADI Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The PADI Foundation supports research and education related to aquatic…
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program Overview: Grants provided to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and…
Pegasus Wings Award Status: Active award program Overview: The Pegasus Wings Award recognizes outstanding individuals and programs that have made a significant difference for animal protection and…
Physical Oceanography The Physical Oceanography Program supports research on a wide range of topics associated with the structure and movement of the ocean, with the way in which it transports…
Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation Funding: Grant -in-Aid Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom Amount: £300 - £500 Last Updated: December 01, 2025…
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program Funder: Mote Marine Laboratory Inc (FL, US) Status: Active program Focus Areas: - Marine research across Mote's diverse research programs - Biomedical &…