Marine Grants

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 175 active marine grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Munson Foundation Grant - Marine Resource Conservation The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Munson Foundation Grant focuses on marine resource conservation in eastern North America and the Caribbean, emphasizing sustainable practices in fisheries.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Sherry Reed Memorial Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Sherry Reed Memorial Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship, awarded by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, supports women of any age enrolled in accredited undergraduate programs focused on marine conservation.	Not published	$2K
Communications consultancy for the Blue Nature Alliance Conservation International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Consultancy opportunity for communications support with the Blue Nature Alliance.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships - Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBAU) Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ruth Gates Fellowship Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Ruth Gates Fellowship honors Dr. Ruth Gates and supports research related to coral reefs. It offers a cash prize of up to US$5,000 and is open to post-graduate and early career researchers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Marine Studies Scholarships Grant Marine Technology Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Marine Technology Society (MTS) offers scholarships for students pursuing marine-related degrees, including marine technology, engineering, and science.	Not published	$1K – $5K

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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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