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Marine Mammal Commission Grants - FY 2026 is a grant from the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC), an independent U.S. government agency, that funds research and conservation projects aimed at protecting marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Eligible activities include basic and applied research, workshops, literature reviews, expert opinion compilations, and manuscript preparation addressing marine mammal conservation or their dependent ecosystems.
Awards of up to $75,000 per project are available to U.S.-based organizations — including nonprofits, academic institutions, for-profit entities, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native organizations — as well as some non-U.S. entities. The program issues an annual call for proposals, with a FY 2026 deadline of April 3, 2026. The Commission has supported more than 1,000 projects since 1972.
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(Shutterstock) The Marine Mammal Commission carries out a small grant program that supports projects aimed at meeting the conservation and protection goals of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) . The Commission’s Research Program includes all relevant activities including basic and applied research, workshops, literature reviews, compilations of expert opinion, and drafting manuscripts or reports.
The Research Program is administered by the Commission’s Scientific Program staff in consultation with the Commissioners and the Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals . The research program awards grants based on proposals submitted in response to an annual call for proposals which may include specific research topics identified by the Commission in a given year.
The amount of funds available varies from year to year, depending on the overall congressional appropriations for the Commission. Since the Commission was established in 1972, we have supported more than 1,000 projects.
Final reports of Commission-sponsored studies are available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) (1978 to approximately 2012) or directly from the Commission (more recent reports), and many studies have led to publications in books or scientific journals. Adult male northern elephant seal considers his future feeding opportunities in the North Pacific Ocean. Picture taken under NMFS permit #87-1743.
(Sam Simmons, Marine Mammal Commission) Learn more about projects recently sponsored by the Commission on the Grant Awards page . The Commission is proud of its support of highly successful projects in past years and highlights a few of them on our Research Program Highlights page.
The Commission encourages the submission of proposals for innovative and well-designed projects that address conservation and research issues for marine mammals or the ecosystems they depend on. On occasion, we provide start-up or seed money for promising projects that, once proven feasible, may be supported later by other sources.
We encourage applicants to obtain additional support by collaborating with, or soliciting funds from, other institutions, organizations, or agencies. Learn more about current funding opportunities . Survey of Federally Funded Marine Mammal Research Manatees in Crystal River, Florida.
(Guillaume Bauch) The Survey of Federally Funded Marine Mammal Research (the Survey) is an online survey and data repository that provides federal funding information on marine mammal research by agency, species, objective, and location. Learn more about the Survey . Privacy and Security Policy ©2026 Marine Mammal Commission
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. -based organizations (nonprofits, academic institutions, for-profit entities, tribal organizations, Alaska Native organizations), and non-U. S. organizations demonstrating clear relevance to U. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $75,000 USD per project Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.