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NOAA Fisheries Grants

15 open NOAA Fisheries grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 2 grants totaling $2.5M.

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All-time tracked giving
$2.5M
2 grants
Median grant size
$2.0M
Max: $2.0M

Open NOAA Fisheries grants

  • Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities

    Up to $2.0Mopen

    Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This program supports communi...

    marine_conservationbiodiversityclimate_changewater_qualitycoastal restoration

  • Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program

    Up to $500Kopen

    Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. Funds projects that encourage the development of environmentally and economically so...

    marine_conservationbiodiversitywater_qualityclimate_changefisheries

  • Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants

    Deadline: Sep 4, 2026open

    Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership Grants is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. Aims to restore habitat for Great Lakes native fish species.

    marine_conservationwater_qualitybiodiversity

  • Fiscal Year 2024–2026: Broad Agency Announcement

    Deadline: Sep 30, 2026open

    Fiscal Year 2024–2026: Broad Agency Announcement is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. Supports research and development in environment, natural resources, ...

    environmental_educationmarine_sciencefisheriesmarine_scienceai

  • NOAA Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico) Watershed Education and Training (Gulf B-WET) Program

    Deadline: Dec 31, 2050open

    Promotes experiential learning via Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences for students and teachers.

    environmental_educationwater_qualitycommunity_developmenteducation_researchwatershed education

  • Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

    open

    Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. The SBIR program encourages domestic small businesses to engage in r...

    marine_conservationmarine_sciencesmall_businessinnovationsmall business innovation research

  • Application Solicitation - Scallop Research Set Aside Program

    open

    Application Solicitation - Scallop Research Set Aside Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. NOAA Fisheries, in coordination with the New England Fis...

    marine_sciencemarine_conservationbiodiversitymarine researchsea scallop

  • Sea Grant Marine Aquaculture Grant Program

    open

    Sea Grant Marine Aquaculture Grant Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. Supports demonstration projects and research aimed at developing sustainabl...

    marine_conservationmarine_sciencemarine aquaculturesustainable aquaculturemarine research

  • John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Program

    open

    John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This program provides assistance to National Marine Mammal St...

    marine_conservationmarine_sciencebiodiversitymarine mammal rescuestranding network

  • Community-based Restoration Program

    open

    Community-based Restoration Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. Supports coastal and marine habitat restoration using habitat-based approach to re...

    marine_conservationmarine_sciencebiodiversitywater_qualitymarine habitat

  • Hawai'i Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring Program

    open

    Hawai'i Marine Wildlife Response, Outreach, and Population Monitoring Program is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This program supports priorities related...

    marine_conservationmarine_scienceenvironmental_educationcommunity_developmenthawaiian monk seals

  • NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants

    open

    NOAA Coastal Resilience Grants is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This program implements projects that build resilient U. S. coastal communities and eco...

    climate_changemarine_conservationmarine_scienceenvironmental_justicecommunity_development

  • Fisheries Finance Program

    open

    Fisheries Finance Program is a loan program from NOAA Fisheries that provides long-term fixed rate financing for the fishing and aquaculture industrie...

    marine_conservationmarine_sciencefisheries financeaquaculture loansaquaponics farm

  • Regional Aquaculture Pilot Projects

    open

    Regional Aquaculture Pilot Projects is a grant from NOAA Fisheries. Funding may address aquaculture-related topics such as environmental monitoring, r...

    marine_conservationmarine_scienceaquaculturefinfishshellfish

  • AICAD/NOAA Fisheries Art and Science Fellowship

    open

    AICAD/NOAA Fisheries Art and Science Fellowship is sponsored by NOAA Fisheries. This fellowship pairs artists and designers with NOAA Fisheries policy...

    marine_conservationenvironmental_educationpublic_artarts_educationclimate_change

What NOAA Fisheries funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent NOAA Fisheries awards:

Marine Conservation

How to apply for NOAA Fisheries grants

Most NOAA Fisheries applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

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