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.
Sherry Reed Memorial Undergraduate Marine Conservation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Sherry Reed…
Short Term Fellowships at the Smithsonian Marine Station, Fort Pierce, FL Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The…
Skylight Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gary E Milgard Family Foundation Sunshine Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to…
Small Grants-In Aid of Research (SGIAR) Funder: Society for Marine Mammalogy Award Amount: Up to $1,500 USD Recurrence: Annual (application period June 1-30) Eligibility - Must be a Society for…
Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: US $62,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Smithsonian Marine…
South Carolina Biennial Sea Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Sea Grant Amount: US $30,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The South Carolina Biennial Sea Grant…
Stanley Gray Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland Amount: £2,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Stanley Gray Fellowship…
State Science Policy Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Sea Grant Amount: More than US $56,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: Application review begins May 1…
Stepping Stone Early Career Bursary Scheme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Challenger Society for Marine Science Amount: Up to £1,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Stepping Stone Early…
Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Fisheries Society Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Steven Berkeley Marine…
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai‘i Sea Grant Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Hawaii Sea Grant: Summer Undergraduate Research…
The Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research Purpose: Presented to an individual, team, or organization for significant work and/or an entire career of leading contributions in ocean…
The Nightingale Award in Ocean Engagement Purpose: Provides an opportunity for individuals or organizations to make an impact in safeguarding the world's oceans through engagement activities that…
The North Award for Lifetime Contribution to Ocean Conservation Purpose: Granted to an individual whose lifelong commitment to ocean conservation provides an example to all. Award: Recognition and…
The Ocean Exploration and Discovery RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Geographic Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Ocean Exploration and Discovery RFP…
The Raincoast Student Award Purpose: Recognizes outstanding research undertaken by graduate students and provides financial support for their work. Award Amount: $2,000 Geographic Scope: Canada, with…
The Reef Institute Scholarships Funder: Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation (PBCFF) Focus Area: Marine science education Eligibility: - Students at The Reef Institute - Studying marine science…
The Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Tr Main Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust,…
The Stephenson Explorers Advancement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Explorers Club Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Stephenson Explorers Advancement Program,…
Thomas Davies Research Grant for Marine, Soil and Plant Biology Status: ACTIVE Funder: Australian Academy of Science Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The Thomas Davies…