SECURING PROTECTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN BERING SEA ...

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THE OAK FOUNDATION USA grant program. SECURING PROTECTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN BERING SEA Funding range: $192532 – $192532. Available in: AK.

Source: https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/13-3321196_securing_protections_for_the_northern_bering_sea

Funding Details

Funder

The Oak Foundation USA

Funding Goal

Securing protections for the Northern Bering Sea, supporting environmental and marine conservation efforts in Alaska with a focus on Indigenous community rights and marine ecosystem protection.

Funding Amount

$192,532 (single documented award in 2022; Oak Foundation grants generally range from USD 25,000 to USD 10 million, averaging USD 900,000) (192.532 € – 192.532 €)

How to Apply

Oak Foundation operates primarily through an invitation-only process. There are three entry points: (1) submitting an unsolicited letter of enquiry, (2) responding to occasional requests for proposals, or (3) receiving a direct invitation from a programme officer. Only a small percentage of unsolicited submissions are approved annually. The typical timeline from initial screening to payment notification is 7-11 months.

Target Region

Alaska, USA (Northern Bering Sea)

Contact

Oak Foundation website: https://oakfnd.org/contact/

Last Checked

2026-03-11 21:50

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be a registered nonprofit organization
• Project must align with Oak Foundation's Environment Programme priorities (marine food systems, nature and people, or regenerative landscapes)

Required Documents

• Submit a letter of enquiry demonstrating strong alignment with Oak's funding priorities

Constraints

• Oak generally funds no more than 50% of any project budget or 20% of organizational budgets
• Minimum grant size is USD 25,000 — smaller requests are generally not considered
• Typical process takes 7-11 months from initial screening to payment

Summary

The Oak Foundation USA's "Securing Protections for the Northern Bering Sea" is a specific grant awarded in 2022 to the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant of $192,532 supported legal and advocacy work to protect the Northern Bering Sea region, focusing on environmental and marine conservation. The Oak Foundation is a major international philanthropy headquartered in Geneva, making over 300 grants annually averaging USD 900,000 each. Their Environment Programme focuses on marine food systems and livelihoods, nature and people, and regenerative landscapes. The foundation takes a people-centered approach, emphasizing the protection of food security for coastal and Indigenous communities while ensuring marine ecosystem health. Oak Foundation operates primarily through an invitation-only grant-making process. Organizations can submit unsolicited letters of enquiry, but only a small percentage are approved. The foundation typically funds no more than 50% of any project budget or 20% of organizational budgets, with grants generally being multi-year commitments. They do not support individuals, scholarships, religious organizations for religious purposes, political activities, or grants under USD 25,000.

Historical Context

This specific grant was awarded in 2022 to the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) in Anchorage, Alaska. Oak Foundation makes over 300 grants annually across all its programmes. The Environment Programme has supported organizations like Oceana for over two decades.

Sources

• https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/13-3321196_securing_protections_for_the_northern_bering_sea
• https://oakfnd.org/programmes/environment/
• https://oakfnd.org/how-to-apply/
• https://oakfnd.org/grant-making/

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