Prince Albert II - Monaco Oceanographic Institute, Albert I Foundation

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In June 2006, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco decided to create his Foundation in order to respond to the worrying threats to the environment of our planet.

Source: https://www.oceano.org/en/organization/the-great-figures/prince-albert-ii/

Funding Details

Funder: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Funding Goal: Support projects advancing planetary health — biodiversity, climate, ocean conservation, and water resources — with a geographic focus on the Mediterranean Basin, Polar Regions, and Least Developed Countries.
Funding Amount: Over €80 million awarded across 800+ projects since 2006 (individual grant amounts not published)
How to Apply: Organizations submit project proposals through the Foundation's online portal at fpa2.org. The Foundation reviews proposals on a rolling basis against its thematic priorities (biodiversity, ocean, climate, water, education) and geographic focus areas (Mediterranean, Polar Regions, Least Developed Countries). Detailed application criteria are not publicly listed — applicants are directed to the submission portal.
Target Region: Mediterranean Basin, Polar Regions, Least Developed Countries
Contact: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Monaco (headquarters). 11 international branch offices in France, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Singapore, China, and Brazil.
Official Page: https://www.fpa2.org/en/
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 19:18

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must be a non-profit or research institution working in environmental/planetary health
Project must align with one of the Foundation's five core areas: biodiversity, ocean, climate, water resources, or education
Project should be located in or benefit one of three priority regions: Mediterranean Basin, Polar Regions, or Least Developed Countries

Project Scope

Project should demonstrate innovation-driven solutions with measurable environmental impact

Required Documents

Submit project proposal through the Foundation's online portal at fpa2.org

Constraints

Foundation operates on rolling submissions — no fixed deadline published

Summary

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation was established in 2006 by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to address environmental threats to the planet. It operates as a global non-profit committed to progressing planetary health for present and future generations. The Foundation has supported over 800 projects and awarded more than €80 million in grants through its headquarters in Monaco and 11 international branch offices across Europe, Asia, North America, and Brazil. The Foundation funds projects in five core areas: biodiversity protection (including forest conservation and wildlife), ocean and marine conservation (coral reefs, marine protected areas, monk seals), climate action (sustainable agriculture, renewable energy), water resources (freshwater ecosystems, sanitation), and education (environmental awareness). Its flagship initiatives include Re.Generation (biodiversity restoration), the Polar Initiative, DIMFE (Mediterranean freshwater ecosystems), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the Monk Seal Alliance. The Foundation concentrates its work in three geographic priority zones: the Mediterranean Basin, Polar Regions, and Least Developed Countries. Organizations can submit project proposals through the Foundation's website on a rolling basis. The Foundation serves as a connector between scientific research, conservation action, and economic stakeholders, and is closely linked to the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, which Prince Albert II chairs.

Historical Context

Founded in June 2006 by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. Has supported over 800 projects and awarded more than €80 million in grants. The Foundation continues the oceanographic legacy of the Princely Family of Monaco, particularly Prince Albert I who founded the Oceanographic Institute. Key milestones include the Monaco Declaration on ocean acidification (2009) and launch of the Monaco Blue Initiative (2010).

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