[September 2025]
In 2025, marine grants are opening new doors for ocean conservation, coastal protection, and sustainable blue economy initiatives. These funding opportunities support projects ranging from marine research and biodiversity preservation to coastal community development and innovative ocean technologies. By bridging financial gaps, international donors, governments, and foundations are empowering organizations, startups, and researchers to drive impactful solutions for healthier oceans and resilient coastal ecosystems.
RFPs: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in need of support for their reporting projects…[more]
Submissions open for Pure Ocean Challenge
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the Pure Ocean Challenge to support innovative applied research projects worldwide, contributing to the protection of fragile marine ecosystems and biodiversity…[more]
Apply for Ocean Exploration and Discovery Program
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025
The National Geographic Society and Schmidt Ocean Institute has a joint call for proposals for selected research, conservation and/or technology projects for early career scientists…[more]
CFAs: Understand and Minimise the Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Energy
Deadline: February 17, 2026
The European Commission announces a call dedicated to understanding and minimizing the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy…[more]
RFPs: The Stephenson Exploration Advancement (Sea) Program
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025
The Explorers Club is accepting applications for its Stephenson Exploration Advancement Grant Program to support exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects…[more]
Call for Proposals: Space for Underwater Radiated Noise Management
Deadline: October 17, 2025
The European Space Agency invites companies to submit business ideas for the development of space-based services aimed at enhancing underwater radiated noise management under the ARTES BASS, 5G, and 4S programme lines…[more]
Request for Proposals: Support for Marine Protected Areas in the Transboundary Campo Landscape
Deadline: 10-Oct-2025
The European Commission is inviting grant proposals to support Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the transboundary Campo landscape between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. The initiative focuses on sustainable and integrated use of marine resources to stimulate inclusive economic growth and preserve biodiversity and ecosystem services in the region…[more]
Applications open for the Nordic Arctic Programme 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-26
The Nordic Institute in Greenland is accepting applications for the Nordic Arctic Programme to maintain and secure citizens, stability, growth, and prosperity in the Arctic…[more]
RFPs: Small Research Project Grant Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The IEN’s MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for research projects on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy…[more]
Apply for Postgraduate Research Project Grant Programme (Ireland)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
The IEN’s MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for Postgraduate Research Project Grant Programme focused on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy…[more]
Feasibility Study Grant Scheme to Support Innovative Business Ideas (Malta)
Deadline: September 30, 2025
The Feasibility Study grant scheme is designed to help enterprises research their proposed business or new business ideas to assess viability and sustainability…[more]
Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future Grants Program
Deadline: 07-Nov-2025
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is offering a compelling grant opportunity through its annual Call for Proposals, designed to support projects that bolster the conservation and sustainable use of Belize’s coastal and marine environments…[more]
Small Grant Program for Nurturing Marine Plastic Recycling, Upcycling, and Repurposing Businesses (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
Applications are now open for the Small Grant Program (SGP) for Nurturing Marine Plastic Recycling, Upcycling, and Repurposing Businesses, an initiative under the MOF/PEMSEA Marine Plastics ODA Project…[more]
Grants Open for Grassroots Nature Regeneration Projects in the Ionian Region (Greece)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
The Ionian Environment Foundation (IEF) has announced a new call for proposals aimed at supporting local conservation initiatives in the Ionian Region that protect natural ecosystems and promote sustainable development…[more]
Feasibility Study Grant Scheme (Malta)
Deadline: 12 December 2025
Applications are now open for the Feasibility Study grant scheme to support businesses in assessing the viability and sustainability of their proposed business ideas…[more]
RFAs: Frailty-ADD CRE Seed Grant Scheme (Australia)
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025
The Australian Frailty Network is requesting applications for its Frailty-ADD CRE Seed Grant Scheme to improve outcomes for frail patients in hospital settings…[more]
Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund (UK)
Deadline: 22-Oct-2025
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is requesting applications for its Scotland-Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund to enhance the existing international research partnerships between Scottish universities and partners in Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea (projects can include additional partners from other countries)…[more]
Submit Applications for Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: September 30, 2025
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (OSGP), a funding initiative designed to enhance the competitiveness and growth of Ontario’s shipbuilding industry…[more]
NOFO: MPPEP Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish (Phase 3) – US
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development agency is inviting applications for Phase 3 of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), focused specifically on invasive, wild-caught catfish…[more]
Open Call: Marine Environment Fund (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 1-Dec-25
The Cornwall Community Foundation invites applications for the Marine Environment Fund focused on stimulating widespread community education and engagement in marine environmental action and research across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly…[more]