Joint 30x30 Funding Initiative | Oceans 5

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:10

Launched at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference, the Fund focuses on supporting the ambitions of Indigenous Peoples, coastal communities, non-government organizations ...

Source: https://www.oceans5.org/joint-30x30-funding-initiative/

Funding Details

Deadline: No open call; invitation only — Oceans 5 does not accept funding proposals (Unknown)
Contact: info@oceans5.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must be a national, indigenous, or local organization (large international NGOs less preferred)

Project Scope

Project must address globally significant marine resources or establish important policy precedents
Project must deliver specific, policy-focused outcomes with government involvement

Constraints

Collaborative approach involving multiple organizations working toward common policy objectives required
Priority given to projects in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Pacific Island nations
Projects should be time-bound with clear deliverables

Historical Context

Launched at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference. Approved projects list published biannually, most recent in August 2025. The Oceans 5 collaborative has made over 150 grants to date across multiple regions. The initiative builds on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in December 2022.

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