The purpose of the activity is to reduce plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, through improvements in solid waste management and advancing a plastics circular economy in selected regions of India. Through the activity, USAID/India will partner with the Government of India (GOI) to address the plastic pollution challenge by: (1) improving plastic and solid waste management planning, infrastructure, and services; and (2) addressing the life cycle impacts of plastics and other materials by promoting a circular economy. For this three phased NOFO, the applicant is required to leverage 50% of the award amount from other sources, external to the United States Government. Funding Opportunity Number: 72038623RFA00001. Assistance Listing: 98.001. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $25M – $30M per award.

The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA/NOS/National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)/Competitive Research Program (CRP) [formerly Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR)/Coastal Ocean Program (COP)] is soliciting proposals for the Social, Cultural and Economic Assessment of Harmful Algal Bloom program. Funding is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2024 Federal appropriations. It is anticipated that projects funded under this announcement will have a September 1, 2024 start date. An informational webinar on this solicitation will be offered within approximately two weeks from the publication date of the NOFO. Information regarding this announcement, including webinars and additional background information, is available on the NCCOS funding opportunities website (https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/ ). It is anticipated that up to approximately $1,500,000 may be available in Fiscal Year 2024 for the first year for all projects combined. If funds become available for this program, 3 to 5 projects are expected to be funded at the level of $300,000 to $400,000 per year per proposal. Projects are not expected to exceed 3 years in duration. NCCOS/CRP may reject any proposals submitted with an annual budget that is greater than $400,000 for any year. NOAA encourages applicants and awardees to support the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion when writing their proposals and performing their work. NOAA defines diversity as the mixture of the unique attributes that shape an individual’s identity which they bring into the workplace to help NOAA accomplish its goals (1). Diversity refers to demographic diversity (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation), experiential diversity (e.g., affinities, hobbies, and abilities), and cognitive diversity (e.g., sensory processing and problem solving). Equity is defined as the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment (2,3). NOAA defines inclusion as a culture that values the unique attributes of all team members. Inclusion is an environment which is respectful, collaborative, supportive, and one that allows for equal access (1). Inclusion requires active and intentional engagement on the part of everyone and provides a feeling of belonging. By promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion NOAA seeks to improve the creativity, productivity, and the vitality of its research community. The required LOI should be sent by e-mail to nccos.grant.awards@noaa.gov. Full proposals will not be considered if a LOI was not submitted. Electronic Access: Proposals should be submitted through Grants.gov, http://www.grants.gov . Sign up to receive any potential amendments to this Announcement via www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2024-2008101. Assistance Listing: 11.478. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: $300K – $400K per award.

NOAA SBIR Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) SBIR. The NOAA SBIR Program funds small businesses developing innovative products with strong commercial potential that align with NOAA's mission areas. High priority is given to proposals integrating NOAA Science & Technology Focus Areas like Uncrewed Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud Computing. The FY25 Phase I solicitation is closed.

Sea Grant Marine Aquaculture Grant Program is sponsored by NOAA National Sea Grant College Program. Informally known as the 'National Marine Aquaculture Initiative (NMAI),' this competitive grant program encourages demonstration projects and research focused on developing sustainable marine aquaculture in the United States. It fosters partnerships among commercial companies, research institutions, universities, state governments, and coastal communities, supporting the development of sustainable aquaculture technologies and addressing topics like environmental monitoring and recirculating systems.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is soliciting competitive applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Pacific Islands Region Marine Education and Training (MET) Mini-Grant Program. Projects are being solicited to improve communication, education, and training on marine resource issues throughout the region and increase scientific education for marine related professions among coastal community residents, including indigenous Pacific islanders, Native Hawaiians, and other underserved communities in the region. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-PIR-2025-29397. Assistance Listing: 11.452. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST. Award Amount: $10K – $15K per award.

NOAA announces the availability of Federal funding, authorized pursuant to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 (November 15, 2021), hereinafter the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, Pub. L. 118- 42 (March 8, 2024); Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, Pub. L. 118-83 (September 26, 2024), for necessary expenses associated with the restoration of Pacific salmon populations. The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) program makes such funding available to the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Alaska, and federally recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast (including Alaska) for projects necessary for the conservation of salmon and steelhead populations listed as threatened or endangered, or identified by a State as at-risk to be so-listed; for maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing; or for the conservation of Pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat. A federally recognized tribe is defined as an Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges to exist as an Indian tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C. §§ 5130, 5131. See Executive Order No. 13175 (2000). Native subsistence is inclusive of federally recognized non-treaty tribal salmon fisheries. This announcement outlines the priorities and guidelines that will be used to award funding to eligible entities. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-WCRO-2025-29229. Assistance Listing: 11.438. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ENV,NR. Award Amount: Up to $25M per award.

United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD). This program aims to increase the use of America's navigable waterways and integrate them into the U.S. surface transportation system. It supports projects that develop and expand documented vessels or port and landside infrastructure, strengthening American supply chains, reducing emissions, and creating jobs. Eligible activities include planning, construction, and resilience. Private-sector operators of Marine Highway Projects or owners of facilities may apply with an endorsement letter from a Marine Highway Route Sponsor.

The FY25 Marine Debris Research Forecast is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds research on the distribution, impacts, and chemical and biological characteristics of marine debris, with a strong emphasis on microplastics. The program supports scientific investigations to improve understanding of marine debris sources, pathways, and ecological effects in U.S. coastal and ocean environments. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, commercial organizations, and state and local governments. Awards range from $150,000 to $300,000. The application deadline for the FY25 cycle was October 15, 2025.

The NSF Collaborations in Artificial Intelligence and Geosciences (CAIG) program (NSF 25-530) funds interdisciplinary research teams that advance Earth system science through innovative AI methods. Jointly managed by NSF's Directorate for Geosciences (GEO/RISE), Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS), Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CISE/OAC), and Division of Mathematical Sciences (MPS/DMS), the program supports projects that push the boundaries of both geoscience and AI. Each competition allocates $6 million to $10 million across 5-9 awards for projects lasting up to 3 years. Funded projects must demonstrate three core objectives: advancing geoscience research through AI, making impactful advancements in AI methodologies applicable to geosciences, and forming meaningful interdisciplinary partnerships involving diverse teams of 2-3 lead senior/key personnel. The solicitation covers both a 2025 and 2026 competition, with the 2026 full proposal deadline of February 4, 2026. The program supports work in climate modeling, weather prediction, ocean science, atmospheric science, and other geoscience domains where AI can enable significant breakthroughs. Future competition cycles are anticipated under subsequent solicitations.

Proposition 4 Coastal and Ocean Resilience Grant Program is a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council that funds projects conserving, protecting, and restoring marine wildlife, coastal ecosystems, and ocean health using funds from California's 2024 Climate Bond. The program allocates $135 million for marine and coastal conservation and $75 million for sea level rise mitigation under the California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act. Additional appropriations support island ecosystem protection, climate-ready fisheries, and coastal restoration. Eligible applicants include government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits working on coastal and ocean resilience in California. Multiple solicitation cycles are anticipated as the program is launched.

The Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund (ONREF), administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, provides grants of $500 to $2,500 to public and private high schools in Oregon that offer forestry programs of study. Funding supports natural resource-related tools, equipment, technology, and educational resources covering wood products, silviculture, harvesting, fisheries, wildlife, water, soils, recreation, and forest management. In addition to the main statewide fund, ONREF includes four subfunds with regional or thematic focus: the Terry Selby Subfund (Benton County), Pleasant Hill Subfund (preference for Lane and Linn counties), and the Oregon Society of American Foresters and Oregon Small Woodlands Association subfunds (statewide, promoting post-secondary natural resources education). Applications are due annually by March 1.

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.

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.

EOCA Grants to Support Global Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration Projects is a grant from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) that funds nonprofit organizations working to conserve biodiversity in wild landscapes, including marine environments. Awards of up to €30,000 support projects that prioritize habitats capable of sequestering carbon or enabling climate change adaptation, while demonstrating tangible benefits to local communities. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organisations with a clear focus on conserving biodiversity. Projects must also show community engagement and measurable conservation outcomes. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 31, 2026. Applications are submitted via the EOCA's short Stage 1 Application Form.

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.

Hydrographic Surveying and Coastal and Ocean Mapping is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This NOAA funding opportunity aims to advance the nation's capacity for modern ocean and coastal mapping through the development, integration, and operational transition of innovative technologies and workflows. It prioritizes the expansion of hydrographic and cartographic data accessibility, interoperability, and usability, while enhancing efficiency across acquisition, processing, and product delivery. The program mentions effective delivery of R&D results through open-source repositories.

NOAA's Competitive Research Program: Harmful Algal Bloom Innovation Challenge — Toxin Detection in Seafood is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds research and development of innovative methods for detecting harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins in seafood. The program addresses a critical public health and food safety challenge, supporting approaches that improve the speed, accuracy, or accessibility of toxin detection in commercially and recreationally harvested seafood products. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, tribal entities, U.S. territories, and for-profit organizations. The application deadline is May 14, 2026. Award amounts are not publicly specified in the source materials.

NOAA's Competitive Research Program: Prevention, Control, and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms Program is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds development and testing of technologies and strategies to prevent, control, or mitigate harmful algal blooms (HABs). The program prioritizes proposals testing promising or proven HAB control technologies, including feasibility studies and large-scale field testing. Awards may reach up to $500,000 per year for up to 3 years (focal area 1) or $1,000,000 per year for up to 5 years (focal area 2), with approximately $2.5 million anticipated in year one. The deadline is May 14, 2026. Eligible applicants include U.S. institutions of higher education, nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribal entities.

Prevention, Control and Mitigation of Harmful Algal Bloom (PCMHAB) program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). This funding opportunity seeks to develop and transition technologies and strategies for preventing, controlling, or mitigating harmful algal blooms (HABs) and their impacts. Proposals should focus on comprehensive testing of HAB control technologies.

Land and Water Conservation Fund is a grant from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Outdoor Recreation Grants Division that funds public outdoor recreation facility acquisition and development. Awards range from $25,000 to $200,000, with a May 21, 2026 deadline for the current cycle. The program requires a 50% cost-sharing match from applicants. Eligible applicants include city, county, state, and federal agencies, colleges and universities, and recreation districts with demonstrated public outdoor recreational needs. Projects must serve the public and meet MDWFP standards for outdoor recreation access. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is federally administered through the National Park Service and distributed to states through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership and Readiness and Recreation Initiative programs.

Open Horizons Open Call #3 is sponsored by Cascade Funding Hub (EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'). This call mobilizes and engages communities across the Atlantic and Arctic regions to restore and protect marine and freshwater ecosystems through community-led initiatives, contributing to the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030'.

The Boeing Interfaith Fund is a grant from the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina that funds faith-based outreach ministries serving Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties. Created by Boeing South Carolina in 2024, the fund supports faith-based organizations providing vital community services in education, economic mobility, and health and wellness, including afterschool education, financial education, and health access programs. Average awards are approximately $5,000. Eligible applicants are faith-based outreach ministries with 501(c)(3) status or registration as a South Carolina charity, with programs benefiting the tri-county community. The application deadline is June 1, 2026.

Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork is a grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs that funds scientific research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean requiring logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). Funded research improves understanding of Antarctic systems, global climate linkages, biological and geochemical processes, and polar-region dynamics. Approximately $60 million is distributed annually across Antarctic Sciences programs, supporting up to 50 awards. Eligible applicants are scientists at U.S. institutions, federal agencies, and other research organizations whose work specifically requires USAP logistical support. The proposal deadline is June 1, 2026.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored by National Sea Grant College Program (NOAA). This fellowship provides a unique educational experience to students who are interested in marine, coastal, and Great Lakes science and policy, and in the national policy decisions affecting our coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources.

Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program is a fellowship from NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program that funds graduate students and recent alumni to spend one year working within federal legislative or executive branch agencies in Washington, D.C., gaining hands-on experience in marine and coastal policy. Fellows receive stipends and allowances ranging from $42,000 to $98,000. The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled in a graduate program or upper-division undergraduate program, or recent alumni who graduated within 12 months of applying. For the 2027 fellowship, the California Sea Grant application deadline is June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. NSF anticipates funding not less than 35 fellows per cycle.

Individual Artist Fellowship Program (Bay Area Region) is sponsored by California Arts Council (Administered by Kala Art Institute). Kala Art Institute is administering the Bay Area region for the California Arts Council's Individual Artist Fellowship program. This program supports the creative practices of artists at key career stages across all disciplines, including performing arts and music.

Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP): Digitalisation and Innovation for Resilient Marine Ecosystems, Businesses, and Communities to Strengthen the EU Blue Economy Competitiveness is sponsored by ANR – French National Research Agency (co-funded call). This is a joint transnational co-financed call focusing on digitalization and innovation for resilient marine ecosystems, businesses, and communities to strengthen the EU Blue Economy's competitiveness. It is relevant to marine pollution and circular economy in the marine sector.

Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This program supports workforce development for marine-related professions, enhances seafood safety and management, promotes technological innovation in fishing practices, supports consumer outreach and education on seafood, enhances regionally-specific management of fishery resources, and strengthens the seafood supply chain in Alaska.

National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF); primary federal funding partner: NOAA. This fund supports projects that enhance coastal resilience, which can include initiatives related to water management and hydrological systems in coastal areas. While not explicitly focused on AI, projects incorporating AI for improved coastal water management could be relevant.

Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program is sponsored by Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. This is a competitive grant program designed to address deficiencies in community infrastructure that can/does support a military installation's readiness and lethality. While not solely marine-focused, it could include projects related to marine installations.