The "Help Our Kelp Act of 2025" mandates the Secretary of Commerce, through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a grant program within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed to fund projects focused on the conservation, restoration, and management of kelp forest ecosystems . Eligible entities for these grants include the fishing industry , institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes , State agencies, and local governments, all of whom must collaborate and provide detailed project applications. Grant-funded projects must address significant regional declines in kelp forests, focusing on long-term resilience, socioeconomic impacts, kelp seeding, and reestablishing trophic relationships. They can also integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices or align with existing restoration plans. A matching requirement generally limits federal funding to 85% of project costs, though this can be waived for projects on tribal lands or when no reasonable means are available. The Act authorizes $5,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with a dedicated minimum of $750,000 per year specifically for Indian Tribes, and requires the Administrator to issue guidelines and evaluation criteria for these projects.