Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program is a grant from U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA, administered by the Minneapolis Foundation in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network. Distributing million over three years through EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, it funds community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations in EPA Region 5 (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and 37 federally recognized tribal nations). Three funding tiers support assessment and engagement (up to ,000), community education and planning (up to ,000), and project development and implementation (up to ,000). Projects focus on air, soil, and water quality, stormwater and green infrastructure, and environmental job training.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This funding opportunity provides up to $12 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding for projects that restore habitat for Great Lakes native fish species. The goal is to support projects that lead to significant and sustainable benefits for Great Lakes native fish.

FY 2024-2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) is sponsored by NOAA - Department of Commerce. Requests applications for special projects and programs in oceanographic and atmospheric research. Nonprofits may participate in collaborative proposals involving advanced materials or polymer science applied to marine or climate monitoring.

The FY 2025 to FY 2026 NOAA Broad Agency Announcement is a flexible funding mechanism from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) designed to support research, education and outreach, innovative projects, and sponsorships not addressed by NOAA's competitive discretionary programs. This announcement covers fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with a final deadline of September 30, 2026. Funding is contingent upon the availability of appropriations, and NOAA is not obligated to review all applications or award any specific project. Award amounts are not specified and vary by project. Applicants should note that NOAA may fund only a limited number of proposals through this mechanism.

This BAA is for the National Marine Fisheries Service, also known as NOAA Fisheries. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with the NOAA Fisheries strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education. Applicants may also contact the Agency Contact below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NMFS-FHQ-2024-27611. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line or Staff Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-SEC-OED-2024-28060. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ED,ENV,NR,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NWS awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NWS's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NWS will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their proposal to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their proposal. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same proposal to more than Line Office, mention this in your proposal and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NWS-2024-28059. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,ST.

This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on how NOAA will select applications and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Each NOAA Line Office that supports financial assistance (National Marine Fisheries Service, National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, Office of Atmospheric Research, Office of Education, and National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service) has a separate BAA found in Grants.gov, so applicants should submit their application to the BAA for the Line Office that best fits their application. A description of NOAA Line Offices is found at https://www.corporateservices.noaa.gov/public/lineoffices.html and https://www.noaa.gov/office-education, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information. If you submit the same application to more than one Line Office, mention this in your application and notify the relevant contacts in Section VII. so that NOAA may coordinate internally. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-OAR-CPO-2024-28363. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: BC,ST.

This Broad Agency Announcement is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed through NOAA’s competitive discretionary programs. This announcement is not soliciting goods or services for the direct benefit of NOAA. Funding for activities described in this notice is contingent upon the availability of appropriations in the fiscal years applicable to the application. Applicants are hereby given notice that funds have not yet been appropriated for any activities described in this notice. Publication of this announcement does not oblige NOAA to review an application beyond an initial administrative review, or to award any specific project, or to obligate any available funds.NOAA Ocean Exploration is dedicated to exploring the unknown ocean, unlocking its potential through scientific discovery, technological advancements, and data delivery. By working closely with partners across public, private, and academic sectors, we are filling gaps in our basic understanding of the marine environment. This allows us, collectively, to protect ocean health, sustainably manage our marine resources, accelerate our national economy, better understand our changing environment, and enhance appreciation of the importance of the ocean in our everyday lives. NOAA Ocean Exploration operates an education program to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean, ocean exploration, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and is committed to improving America’s environmental literacy by bringing the excitement of ocean exploration and discovery to a wide variety of diverse audiences. Educators and public and private partnerships are essential to this mission. NOAA Ocean Exploration offers many opportunities for educators to learn about NOAA science and technology associated with exploring the ocean in their classrooms. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, school systems have largely reopened but the landscape of the classroom has changed. While many educators and classrooms have evolved to hybrid learning environments, so too have NOAA Ocean Exploration’s education product and delivery methods. Virtual and online offerings have expanded the education program’s audience, reaching previously untapped educators increasing accessibility and inclusion for increasingly-diverse classrooms. Successful proposals directly support NOAA Ocean Exploration priorities including increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the education program; and developing education resources to complement virtual and hybrid education delivery. In addition, successful proposals typically involve multiple partners; are characterized by an interdisciplinary and innovative exploration approach; frequently leverage other programs and organizations with compatible objectives; produce information that will be valuable to state and federal marine resource managers; give consideration to environmental impacts in the project planning and represent the applicant's ability to acquire all necessary permits; explain the plan for making data and results publicly available to advance scientific knowledge and inform environmental management decisions; and provide a plan for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) activities. Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-MB-27779. Assistance Listing: 11.015. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ENV,NR,ST.

Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This funding opportunity, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides grants for projects that advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities. Projects support community-driven habitat restoration and build capacity for these communities to participate in restoration and coastal resilience activities.

John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This program provides assistance to National Marine Mammal Stranding Network participants and researchers to support the recovery, treatment, and rehabilitation of stranded marine mammals; data collection from living or dead stranded marine mammals; and facility upgrades, operat…

FY2025 National Aquaculture Initiative: Strengthening U.S. Coastal, Marine, and Great Lakes Aquaculture Through Business Support is sponsored by NOAA National Sea Grant College Program. This competition fosters the expansion of a sustainable U. S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes aquaculture sector by supporting the development of new aquaculture businesses and enhancing existing ones through research projects and programs.

Environmental Literacy Program grants is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These grants help communities build the environmental literacy necessary for resilience to extreme weather, climate change, and other environmental hazards. Projects educate and inspire people to use Earth systems science to improve ecosystem stewardship and increase resilience.

FY 2025 Ruth D. Gates Coral Reef Conservation Program - Supporting Hawaii's Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans is sponsored by NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program. Technical support for developing Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans across Hawaiian Islands. Could support monitoring and scientific research to inform management, though primary focus is fisheries rather than drone technology.

AI-powered characterization of solids and microplastics in stormwater runoff and their mitigation via green and gray infrastructure in urban coastal areas is sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant. This project, funded through NOAA's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, will assess the performance of urban stormwater systems and use artificial intelligence and particle imaging to quickly and effectively identify microplastics in stormwater runoff and …

Transforming the Scale and Equity of Living Shorelines in South Carolina is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina (funded by NOAA's Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grant). This program aims to increase the scale and accessibility of living shorelines and nature-based solutions across coastal South Carolina. It offers opportunities for private landowners and communities to protect properties from shoreline erosion.

Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3 is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This program supports transformational habitat restoration projects that restore marine, estuarine, coastal, or Great Lakes ecosystems, using approaches that enhance community and ecosystem resilience to climate hazards.

NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program / NOAA-21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Watershed STEM Education Partnership Grants is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Education & U.S. Department of Education. Funds out-of-school and 21st CCLC watershed-related STEM education experiences for underserved students. Emphasizes authentic, locally-relevant STEM learning through meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs).

NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants is sponsored by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. The principal objective of the NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants competition is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to habitat restoration projects that meet NOAA's mission to restore coastal habitats and support the Great Lakes Resto…

The NOAA Weather Program Office issues annual Notices of Funding Opportunity supporting competitive research across six competition areas: Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences for human dimensions of weather services, Testbeds for regional weather prediction and transition initiatives, Observations for research infrastructure and data collection, Subseasonal to Seasonal forecasting for extended-range prediction, Air Quality Research and Forecasting for prediction and modeling systems, and specialized programs like VORTEX-USA for severe weather research. AI and machine learning applications are increasingly central across all areas particularly for numerical weather prediction, data assimilation, forecast postprocessing, and climate model emulation. FY25 competitions closed December 2024. FY26 competitions typically announced in summer with proposals due in late fall.

Sea Grant College Program is a grant program from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) that funds marine research, education, and outreach through a national network of 32 state Sea Grant programs. The program addresses coastal sustainability, marine resource management, and the balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship. In New Jersey, the Sea Grant Consortium supports projects tied to the state's $80+ billion coastal economy, including aquaculture, marine debris, recreational fishing, and coastal resilience. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, and coastal organizations; specific solicitation requirements and priorities vary by state Sea Grant program.

Transformational Habitat Restoration & Coastal Resilience Grants is a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that funds large-scale coastal and marine habitat restoration projects through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Up to million is available in total, with individual proposals ranging from million to million and typical awards between million and million. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, U.S. territories and states, Native American tribes, and local governments. Fifteen percent of funding is specifically set aside for tribal applicants. Funded projects may include reconnecting rivers to floodplains, outplanting corals, and building living shorelines to sustain fisheries, recover threatened and endangered species, and protect coastal communities from climate change impacts.

Ocean Exploration Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Opportunity is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA supports projects that explore unknown or poorly understood areas of the ocean. This grant would apply to the 'Underwater' component, specifically for the development and testing of new marine technologies or the study of submerged cultural heritage/craftwork.