The Global Sustainable Fisheries Initiative is a grant program from Schmidt Marine Technology Partners that awards between 150,000 and 500,000 dollars to organizations and universities developing new tools and innovations to improve the operation, safety, and sustainability of global fisheries. The initiative funds projects in areas including bycatch reduction, illegal fishing prevention, supply chain transparency, low-cost sensor development, corrosion prevention, coastal pollution control, and habitat restoration. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and academic institutions with strong technical proposals in marine technology. Schmidt Marine has awarded 3 million dollars in grants to ocean technology projects and emphasizes community-building alongside grantmaking through networking events and shared resources.

Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (SMTP) Programmatic Funding is sponsored by The Schmidt Family Foundation. This program supports the development of novel marine technologies that solve complex ocean health issues and have strong commercialization potential. It focuses on taking technologies from early-stage development (TRL 2-6) toward economic sustainability and global impact. Geographic focus: Global Focus areas: Sustainable Fisheries, Ocean Observing, Habitat Health, Network Support

11th Hour Racing Grant Program is a grant from The Schmidt Family Foundation that funds projects focused on sustainability in the marine industry and community-led ecosystem restoration. Grants are typically one year in length and range from $40,000 to $150,000, with an average award of $75,000. First-time grants to new organizations are generally smaller. Funding must be tied to a specific project with measurable outcomes; capital, infrastructure, and endowment grants are not available. New applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.