Ocean Conservation Grants - Expedition Impact Program

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The Expedition Impact Program funds community-based ocean conservation projects in the places we explore. Grants of $1,000–$10,000 help partners address marine ...

Source: https://www.oceanicsociety.org/our-work/conservation-grants/

Funding Details

Funder: Oceanic Society
Funding Goal: Fund community-based ocean conservation projects in Oceanic Society expedition locations through the Expedition Impact Program
Funding Amount: $1,000–$10,000 per grant; typically 3 grants per cycle (1.000 € – 10.000 €)
Deadline: Spring: February 1 (awards March 15); Fall: August 1 (awards September 15); rolling for time-sensitive opportunities (Fixed)
How to Apply: Applications are currently by invitation only to prioritize established partners. Two annual grant cycles exist: Spring (deadline February 1, awards announced March 15) and Fall (deadline August 1, awards announced September 15). Time-sensitive opportunities from active partners may be considered on a rolling basis. Contact: expeditions@oceanicsociety.org
Target Region: Global — limited to Oceanic Society expedition locations including Indonesia, Fiji, Caribbean, Baja/Sea of Cortez, Brazil, Seychelles, Madagascar, Antarctica, Arctic (Svalbard)
Contact: expeditions@oceanicsociety.org
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 22:23

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must work on ocean conservation in an Oceanic Society expedition location (Indonesia, Fiji, Baja, Brazil, Seychelles, Madagascar, Arctic, etc.)
Must have a connection to the Oceanic Society expedition program (applications are by invitation only, prioritizing established partners)
Must be legally authorized to operate in the project area

Project Scope

Project must focus on ocean health — general environmental education without conservation targets is not funded

Constraints

No funding for political advocacy, primarily academic institutions, or projects encouraging consumptive use of wildlife
Grant requests must be between $1,000 and $10,000
Spring deadline: February 1; Fall deadline: August 1

Summary

The Oceanic Society's Expedition Impact Program provides small grants of $1,000–$10,000 to support community-based ocean conservation projects in locations where Oceanic Society conducts its expedition travel programs. The program typically awards around 3 grants per cycle, with additional grants possible depending on budget. Focus areas include marine plastic pollution, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and behavior change initiatives. Eligible project categories span community development and conservation solutions, critical data collection and research, direct conservation action, habitat restoration, behavior change initiatives, and conservation storytelling. Applicants must work on ocean conservation in Oceanic Society expedition locations, have a connection to the expedition program, and be legally authorized to operate in their project area. Applications are currently by invitation only, prioritizing established partners. The Oceanic Society has been operating since 1969 and runs expeditions across diverse regions including Indonesia (Coral Triangle), Fiji, Baja/Sea of Cortez, Brazil, Seychelles, Madagascar, Antarctica, and the Arctic. The grant program is designed to empower local leaders, scientists, and communities in these expedition destinations. There are two annual grant cycles (Spring with a February 1 deadline, Fall with an August 1 deadline) plus rolling consideration for time-sensitive opportunities from active partners.

Historical Context

The Oceanic Society has been operating since 1969 (over 55 years). The Expedition Impact Program is an ongoing program with two annual grant cycles (Spring and Fall). The program typically awards around 3 grants per cycle.

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