Coral Reef Conservation Program - Domestic Capacity-Building Partnerships is a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds coral reef conservation activities in U.S. domestic jurisdictions, including restoration, management, and research. Authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program publishes Federal Funding Opportunities annually subject to available funds. The program builds local and regional capacity to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories and affiliated Pacific island nations. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, Tribes, and local governments in coral reef jurisdictions. Award amounts vary. The 2026 deadline was March 3, 2026.

Ocean Acidification & Hypoxia Related Activities - Track 2: Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Research is a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council that supports monitoring and synthesis research on marine harmful algal blooms (HABs) threatening California's coastal ecosystems. Part of the California Climate Investments initiative, this two-track program includes Track 1 focused on biological impacts of ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) and Track 2 targeting marine HAB research. Letters of intent were due March 6, 2026. The grant enhances scientific understanding of how OAH and harmful algal blooms interact with and damage coastal and marine environments, supporting evidence-based coastal resource management.

Home Runs for Heroes Grants is a grant from OceanFirst Foundation, in partnership with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and 92.7 WOBM radio, that funds nonprofit organizations serving the emergency and basic needs of U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members in New Jersey. The program has awarded over $772,000 in its 17-year history. Up to 18 nonprofit partners are selected per season (2 per inning). Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits demonstrating measurable impact within OceanFirst Foundation's 12-county New Jersey footprint, including Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Union counties.

Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that funds community-based habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and environmental stewardship projects across the United States. Priority activities include wetland, coastal, and riparian habitat restoration; nature-based stormwater management; pollinator gardens; and environmental education and outreach. Grants range from $20,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, and educational institutions. The program has funded over 1,000 projects in all 50 states since 1998, leveraging more than $96 million in matching funds and donated services.

Impact Philanthropy Grant Program is a grant from United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut that funds grassroots initiatives and community-based organizations in the Coastal and Western Connecticut regions. The program is designed to elevate local nonprofits through strategic investments that foster sustainable growth and community impact. United Way also serves as a fiduciary for additional grant opportunities connected to this program. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations operating in the Coastal and Western Connecticut service area. In addition to direct grantmaking, the program includes a nonprofit capacity building component aimed at strengthening organizational effectiveness. Application deadline was March 17, 2026, with award amounts varying by project.

Long Island Sound Partnership (LISP) Research Program is a grant from Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant, funded by NOAA, that funds scientific research to improve the understanding and management of Long Island Sound. Initiated in 2000 in cooperation with the EPA Long Island Sound Office, the program awards funding to researchers whose work directly supports decision-making for the Long Island Sound Study. For the 2027-2028 funding period, approximately $5.5 million is expected to be available for one- or two-year projects, with a maximum award of $1,000,000 per project and an annual cap of $500,000 per year. Preliminary proposals for the current cycle were due March 19, 2026. Submissions are accepted through NYSG's E-Seagrant portal. Prospective applicants may contact the research coordinators at Connecticut Sea Grant or New York Sea Grant for guidance.

Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program is a grant from NOAA Fisheries, Department of Commerce, that funds scientific research to inform sea scallop fishery management decisions and improve stock assessments. Administered in coordination with the New England Fishery Management Council, the program awards pounds of set-aside scallops rather than federal funds. Researchers partner with fishermen to harvest the awarded scallops, and proceeds fund the research and compensate fishing industry partners. Eligible projects include regional scallop surveys with award periods up to four years and resource enhancement research up to three years. Proposals are evaluated for scientific merit and relevance to scallop fishery management priorities set by the Council. The 2026 competition may also cover 2027 set-aside allocations.

Scallop Research Set-Aside Program is a NOAA Fisheries program administered through the New England Fishery Management Council that funds scallop research by awarding researchers pounds of harvestable scallops rather than federal dollars. This unique in-kind funding model supports regional scallop stock surveys lasting up to four years and scallop enhancement research lasting up to three years. Projects are designed to integrate the expertise of academic researchers with the practical knowledge of commercial fishermen, fostering collaborative partnerships that improve sustainable fisheries management in New England waters. Applicants should have strong ties to the scallop fishing industry and propose rigorous, field-tested methodologies with clear relevance to stock assessment and population dynamics.

New & Experimental Works (NEW) Program is a grant from the Kenneth Rainin Foundation that funds small and mid-size dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Grants of $5,000 to $30,000 provide unrestricted and artist fee support to enable Bay Area artists to produce visionary, community-relevant projects. The program prioritizes organizations with annual budgets of $10,000 to $2 million, projects in outdoor or alternative venues, unique artistic collaborations, and work centered in San Francisco and Oakland. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or fiscally sponsored organizations based in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara counties. Since 2015, the program has awarded over $6 million to 204 organizations.

2026-27 Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Projects is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant. Funding for projects benefiting New York's Great Lakes basin by demonstrating the application of ecosystem-based management approaches to local watershed challenges and implementing Great Lakes Action Agenda priorities.

CZM Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Grants is a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) that funds projects assessing and treating stormwater pollution, restoring coastal habitat, and advancing comprehensive coastal restoration planning. The program, which incorporates the former Coastal Pollutant Remediation grants, prioritizes projects within the Massachusetts coastal watershed. Eligible applicants include municipalities, federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, regional planning agencies, and stormwater collaboratives partnering with municipalities. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the FY2027 deadline of March 27, 2026.

New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program is a grant from New York Sea Grant, a NOAA-funded program, that supports projects advancing the Great Lakes Action Agenda and aligning with community plans addressing environmental challenges in New York's Great Lakes basin. Budget requests may not exceed $40,000 with no match required. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, county and local governments, Indian nations recognized by New York State or the federal government, and public agencies. The 2026 application deadline was March 27, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF.

Lowcountry Land Conservation Grants is sponsored by Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. Supports efforts to protect and restore natural landscapes in coastal South Carolina, emphasizing resilient and connected landscapes, advocacy for land protection, and engagement of local communities in land stewardship. Geographic focus: Lowcountry South Carolina (Charleston, Beaufort, Berkeley, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Williamsburg counties) Focus areas: Land Conservation, Environment, Water Quality, Climate Resilience

Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation (Bay Area) is sponsored by Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). This program supports individual working artists in the performing and media arts in the Bay Area (Marin, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County for the 2026 round) who are developing new work, exploring new artistic collaborations, or engaging in artistic growth and experimentation.

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) provides grants of up to 30,000 euros to non-profit organizations for conservation projects that benefit biodiversity in wild landscapes, including marine environments. Projects must conserve, protect, enhance, restore, or reconnect habitats important for biodiversity while addressing climate change through carbon sequestration, emissions reduction, or climate adaptation. EOCA also prioritizes community benefit, including local stewardship, poverty alleviation, and reconnecting people with nature. Applications go through a rigorous multi-stage selection process involving scientific adviser review, a public vote, and an EOCA members vote. EOCA now conducts one funding round per year each March, replacing the previous two-round schedule.

Nationwide Fishing Trap Removal, Assessment, and Prevention (TRAP) Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This program, administered through the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, focuses on the removal and assessment of derelict fishing gear (traps), which are a significant source of microplastic pollution. Projects must involve assessment, removal, and prevention activities.

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) supports early-career researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa with particular emphasis on Least Developed Countries. Grants of up to USD 67,700 fund research projects in key areas including Artificial Intelligence quantum technologies microelectronics biotechnology fusion and climate-neutral energy transition aerospace health research marine climate and sustainability research and humanities and social sciences. The program aims to help African scientists who have recently returned to their home countries establish independent research programs. This is distinct from TWAS Research Grants in Basic Sciences which target a broader geographic scope and from IDRC AI4D grants which focus specifically on AI for development in the Global South.

The principal objective of the Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants solicitation is to support the recovery of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon. Proposals submitted under this solicitation will be evaluated based on alignment with program priorities, including: 1) consistency with priority habitat restoration actions identified in the 2019 “Recovery Plan for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)” and the “Species in the Spotlight Priority Actions: 2021-2025” 5-year action plan for Atlantic salmon; 2) improvement of fish passage and connectivity between the Gulf of Maine and freshwater spawning and rearing habitats within designated Critical Habitat, in locations with river-specific stocks or within a river that hosts a wild or naturally reared run of Atlantic salmon; 3) incorporation of proven restoration techniques, focusing on removal of barriers as the highest priority. Proposals may include the following types of activities: feasibility studies; planning and assessments directly linked to restoration implementation; engineering design and permitting; on-the-ground implementation; pre- and post-removal implementation monitoring; stakeholder engagement, or a combination thereof. The principal objective of the Atlantic Salmon Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants solicitation is to support the recovery of the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon. Proposals submitted under this solicitation will be evaluated based on alignment with program priorities, including: 1) consistency with priority habitat restoration actions identified in the 2019 “Recovery Plan for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)” and the “Species in the Spotlight Priority Actions: 2021-2025” 5-year action plan for Atlantic salmon; 2) improvement of fish passage and connectivity between the Gulf of Maine and freshwater spawning and rearing habitats within designated Critical Habitat, in locations with river-specific stocks or within a river that hosts a wild or naturally reared run of Atlantic salmon; 3) incorporation of proven restoration techniques, focusing on removal of barriers as the highest priority. Proposals may include the following types of activities: feasibility studies; planning and assessments directly linked to restoration implementation; engineering design and permitting; on-the-ground implementation; pre- and post-removal implementation monitoring; stakeholder engagement, or a combination thereof.Proposals selected through this solicitation may be funded through multi-year cooperative agreements. NOAA anticipates typical federal funding for awards will range from $100,000 to $700,000 over three years. NOAA will not accept proposals with a federal funding request of less than $100,000 or more than $1.5 million total over three years. NOAA anticipates up to $700,000 will be available under this solicitation in FY24 to support the first year of selected projects. Funds will be administered by the Community-based Restoration Program within the NOAA Office of Habitat Conservation. Awards are dependent upon the amount of funds Congress makes available to NOAA in the FY24 - FY26 budgets. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-HCPO-2024-25198. Assistance Listing: 11.463. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR. Award Amount: $100K – $1.5M per award.

Holomua Marine Initiative: Laulima Grants is a grant from the Hawaii Community Foundation that funds Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations working to advance effective management of nearshore marine areas through community co-management and stewardship. The program supports collaborative projects that contribute to measurable progress toward well-managed coastal and marine ecosystems in Hawaii, with an emphasis on community-led approaches and collective impact. Organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 may apply for up to $50,000; organizations with budgets of $500,000 or more may request up to $150,000. The deadline for the current cycle is April 1, 2026. Eligible applicants are Hawaii-based nonprofits with demonstrated ties to nearshore marine conservation.

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.

Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation is a grant from the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) that funds individual working artists pursuing innovative creative projects. The program, formerly known as Investing in Artists: Career Development, provides up to $9,000 to support artists in unfettering their productivity and deepening their impact. The 2026 round is open with an extended deadline of April 3, 2026. Eligible applicants are individual working artists residing full-time in Marin, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County, California. Applications are reviewed competitively, and prospective applicants can contact CCI at (415) 288-0530 or by email for questions.

2026 SNEP Watershed Implementation Grants (SWIG26) is a grant from EPA Region 1 administered by Restore America's Estuaries that funds on-the-ground watershed restoration and conservation projects in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The program supports work aligned with the EPA Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Strategic Plan, targeting coastal resilience, water quality, and community access to healthy waterways. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and other qualifying entities working in the SNEP region. Grants of up to $250,000 are available. Letters of Intent are due by 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026.

Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation is sponsored by Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI). This program supports diverse Bay Area working artists in performing and media arts, including film and video, who are developing new work that pushes creative boundaries or explores new collaborations. The 2026 round is open to residents of Marin, Napa, Solano, or Sonoma County.

Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department) distributes federal funds through the Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The objective of this Program is to help develop and implement state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered species. Applications must be developed in coordination with, and submitted by, a Department employee. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife receives grant funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6) to support conservation actions designed to further the recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. CDFW staff, alone, or in collaboration with partner organizations, develop research and management projects to compete for this funding through the state's Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Program. Authority for CDFW to administer the Section 6 grant program is found in section 1501.5 of the Fish and Game Code. The primary objective of endangered species conservation and recovery grants is to support the development and implementation of state programs to conserve and recover federally threatened and endangered inland fish and wildlife species. Grant funds to support the conservation of certain marine species and anadromous fish species are administered through separate programs. Project proposals must be developed in close coordination with CDFW and USFWS biologists and identify a CDFW employee who will sponsor the project by administering the grant. Eligible projects are those which target recovery actions for species listed as threatened or endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Applicants must provide a minimum of 25% of the total project cost in non-federal matching funds or in-kind services.

FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This grant supports the development of regional coastal observing systems. Relevant for organizations building distributed sensing networks and autonomous maritime platforms that can contribute real-time oceanographic and acoustic data to the national integrated network.

Shipyards of the future (ZEWT Partnership) is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: A strengthened European value chain cooperation and integration between equipment manufacturers and large, medium, and small-scale shipyards resulting in enhanced European competitiveness. Demonstration of improved shipyard manufacturing processes in small and medium-size shipyards, capable of building waterborne vessels in the EU/EEA. Reduced complexity to perform future retrofits of vessels and enabling the later inclusion of several emissions saving technologies and solutions. Higher capability and efficiency of European shipyards and equipment manufacturers to meet the increasing need to convert the shipping fleet towards zero-emission and biodiversity friendly maritime transport. Making the shipbuilding and retrofitting industry better prepared for building and replicating low-to-zero emission ships. Scope: European shipbuilding industry is facing increasing pressure from international players, and there is a need to improve its competitiveness through innovation and technological advancements. The MARI-4YARD project together with RESURGAM, FIBRE4YARDS, SMARTYards and PENELOPE developed several solutions on materials, processes, AI and skills. Additionally, the project SEUS in Horizon Europe is developing an integrated software platform with the ambition to save time in engineering, assembly and construction at European shipyards. However, there is still a need to increase the ambition and demonstrate these solutions in medium and small-size shipyards. At the same time, shipyards are often located in sensitive natural areas, such as coastal regions and estuaries. This provides an opportunity for shipyards to evaluate and reduce their impact on the surrounding biodiversity. The topic aims to improve efficiency and sustainability of European ship newbuilding and retrofitting processes, to improve the use of resources and circularity, to develop necessary skills and improve working conditions. This requires considering all relevant innovations such as robotics, automation, digitalization and AI in the context of shipbuilding to enhance EU/EEA -focused value chains. The purpose is to increase the competitiveness of the European shipbuilding sector with a view to further replicating and utilizing results, including in potential applications to the Innovation Fund. Proposals are expected to address all the following aspects: Deployment and integration of innovative technologies and systems in small and medium-size EU and EEA shipyards to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of newbuild, repair and retrofit processes and process chains. Pilot applications should consider all aspects of the shipbuilding process (including technological, business-related and organizational aspects), equipment, and ship design, potentially including: a) automation and robotics in shipbuilding processes; b) advanced digitalization in design and production; c) innovations in retrofitting and predictive maintenance of shipbuilding assets; circular economy in all relevant processes (construction, repairs, retrofitting and dismantling). Pilot applications should also consider systems interoperability and integration with existing shipyard infrastructure, tools and equipment. Explore advanced ways of digital collaboration (co-simulation, sharing digital data) while considering cyber security, to improve synergies within value chains, including equipment manufacturers, shipyards, ship designers and shipowners. Testing and physical demonstration of the developed technologies in real life shipyard ecosystem and as much as possible in relation with full scale ship building, including benchmarking of existing practices and consideration of environmental impacts and potential safety improvements for workers. Demonstrations should take place in at least three EU/EEA shipyards. Develop biodiversity friendly strategies, integrating nature-based solutions Programme areas: Industrial Competitiveness in Transport, Clean, Safe and Accessible Transport and Mobility, Smart Mobility

Boosting plant health and reducing losses on farm and during storage for sustainable growth in Africa (FNSSA) is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: enhanced ability of agricultural actors in Africa to manage plant pest risks sustainably, contribute to the strengthening of food security while addressing climate and biodiversity challenges; agricultural actors identify and implement practices to prevent and reduce crop losses due to plant pests pre-harvest and during storage in Africa. Scope: Plant pests affecting crops in the field and/or harvests during storage are an important burden to food security, contributing to significant food losses in Africa. These can also affect internal markets and trade. It is thus crucial to tackle the impact of plant pests in an integrated manner, while ensuring this is done through technologies and practices fostering agricultural sustainability, resilience to climate change and safeguarding biodiversity. Proposals should: advance knowledge on biology, mechanism of disease, spread dynamics, and climate change impacts on key plant pests across different African agro-ecosystems, considering also climate change impacts; develop cost-effective, environmentally friendly methods, tools and strategies that are safe to consumers for the sustainable management of the most impactful plant pests in Africa, aiming to minimise crop losses both at pre-harvest and during storage of harvests; foster agroecological integrated pest management practices aiming at reducing the impact of plant pests; improve productivity and the quality of crop products in the African agricultural systems by reducing the impact of plant pests. Insects, weeds, fungi, bacteria, and viruses that can damage crops fall within the scope of this topic and are considered plant pests. Applicants are expected to explain and justify the choice of pest(s) in alignment with the proposal’s objectives and the topic’s expected outcomes. The actions funded under this topic are relevant to the EU policies related to EU Vision for Agriculture and Food, the Global Gateway strategy, contribute to the African Union-EU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation and to the respective R&I partnerships on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) and on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy. Projects under this topic are relevant for the climate objectives of the African Union and the EU, and for the commitments of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Proposals should contribute to the implementation of the short-term and medium-term actions outlined in the AU-EU Innovation Agenda [1] in the priority area of Green Transition (notably action (4) among short-term actions and (1) and (3) for medium-term actions), and aim to translate R&I efforts into tangible business, products, services, development and employment opportunities in Africa and Europe. Furthermore, when relevant proposals are encouraged to seek connections with Regional Multi-actors Research Networks on Agroecology supported by the EC in Africa [2] . Proposals must implement the multi-actor approach to ensure the adequate involvement of the public authorities, advisory services, farmer organisations, and industry. Proposals should adopt an inclusive approach that respects and integrates local knowledge and practices alongside technological and scientific expertise, where indigenous insights are enriched by innovative approaches and new technologies through mutual learning. [1] https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-research-and-innovation-news/new-eu-africa-innovation-agenda-enhance-cooperation-science-technology-and-innovation-2023-07-20_en [2] Regional Multi-Actor Research Network on Agroecology to Support Regional Centres of Excellence related to the Green Transition ; RMRN Western Africa: CORAF & Cheikh-Anta-Diop de Dakar for Western Africa ; RMRN Eastern Africa : Icipe and partners Programme areas: Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Areas, Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness Keywords: Agriculture related to crop production, soil biology and cultivation, applied plant biology, Agriculture, Rural Development, Fisheries, Agrobiodiversity, Agroecology, Agronomy, Organic farming, Plant breeding, Plant breeding and plant protection, Plant cropping systems, Plant diseases, Plant growth, Plant pests, Plant protection, Africa, African Union, FNSSA, FNSSA partnership, Nutrition Security, Sustainable Agriculture, agroecological, food security, multi-actor approach, plant health, reducing losses, storage

Advancing basic knowledge and developing tools for sustainable management of key migratory fish species is sponsored by European Commission — Horizon Europe. Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: improved knowledge on life history parameters of key migratory fish species, through basic and applied research on key aspects of biology, ecology, connectivity, conservation, management and exploitation; better knowledge of the extent of anthropogenic impacts on key migratory fish species through their entire life cycle within a context of a changing climate regime; enhanced capacity of national and regional authorities (and other stakeholders) to develop and implement effective and efficient tools for the protection, restoration and resource management of key migratory fish species and/or their habitats, and for the appropriate assessment of the effectiveness of measures put in place to allow necessary feedback and adaptive management. Scope: The world’s migratory species are in decline, and their global extinction risk is increasing, with a growing part of this acceleration linked to climate change and a deterioration of their migration routes. Migratory marine fish stocks - ranging across a wide size spectrum - are vital for ecosystem functioning and food security, as their long-term persistence depends on management approaches that balance sustainability with ecological resilience in a system of global change. Furthermore, diadromous fish species play a critical role in land-sea interactions across their ranges, providing unique financial and non-financial societal goods and benefits to society and nature, such as marine-derived nutrient flows to rivers and lands, and exceptional cultural values. Ability of these species to connect and utilise a variety of habitats over long distances, makes them 'umbrella' species, meaning conservation measures for these species benefit broader ecosystems. Protecting these species and sustainably managing the bio-resources they provide across national and international waters, and often multi-national catchments require a holistic and coordinated approach, integrating local attitudes, uses, knowledge, policies and conservation measures, and adapted to local circumstances where necessary. Proposals should: develop methods and methodologies, where relevant at regional scale or global scale, to assess the effectiveness of conservation and management measures that will allow for adaptive management; develop tools and practices to reduce anthropogenic mortality factors for these species and in all key lifetime aquatic habitats and to avoid fragmented non-coordinated management across sectors and countries; generate new knowledge on the interplay between climatic and non-climatic pressures, particularly related to fisheries of marine species, or in relation to infrastructure impeding connectivity (e.g. hydropower, pumping stations, flood control) and pollution for the diadromous species; assess the impact of emerging pressures on the migratory species of interest; assess the ecosystem services and the resulting societal goods and benefits provided by long-ranging migrating and/or transboundary land-sea-connecting species; strengthen data collection systems covering all life-history stages and successive key habitats of these migratory fish, to improve monitoring coordination across regions and countries; incorporate relevant stakeholders and end-users from the design phase through development and implementation, ensuring that outputs can be readily applied by them. The scope includes migratory marine and diadromous species of commercial interest, with particular emphasis on endangered species and endangered local populations. Where applicable, considerations related to farming of migratory species should be addressed. Proposals should involve the effective contribution of social sciences and humanities disciplines. Citizen science is encouraged at all stages of the research activities for this topic. Projects are expected to contribute to the EU Common Fisheries Policy, the European Ocean Pa Programme areas: Seas, Oceans and Inland Waters, Food, Bioeconomy Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness Keywords: Animal behaviour, Animal biology, Animal morphology, Animal physiology, Animal reproduction, Applied zoology, Aquaculture, fisheries, Brakish water ecosystems, Cultural and economic geography, Ecology (theoretical and experimental; population, species and community level), Environmental and marine biology, Environmental sciences (social aspects), Fresh water biodiversity, Fresh water biology, Fresh water ecology, Fresh water ecosystems, Limnology, Marine biodiversity conservation, Marine biodiversity monitoring, Marine ecosystem management, Population genetics, Zoology, adaptive management, anthropogenic mortality, citizen science, connectivity, conservation, data collection, diadromous fish, emerging pressures, habitats, hydropower, multi-national catchments, pumping station, restoration

NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Grants are offered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to fund coral reef conservation, restoration, monitoring, and resilience projects across U.S. coral reef jurisdictions. The program addresses land-based sources of pollution, disease and disturbance response, and changing ocean conditions affecting reef ecosystems. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, state and local governments, and tribal entities. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Additional funding is available through the NFWF Coral Reef Stewardship Fund administered in partnership with NOAA. Deadline is April 15, 2026.

Value-Added Producer Grant is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service that funds agricultural producers seeking to enter or expand value-added markets. The program supports independent producers, agricultural producer groups, cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures in fisheries and seafood to develop value-added agricultural products and generate new market opportunities. Planning grants range from $75,000 to $250,000. The current application deadline is April 15, 2026. Eligible applicants include independent producers, agricultural producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures, including those in fisheries and seafood sectors.