Tara Ocean Foundation (Global) - Eurofins Scientific

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In 2020/2021, the Eurofins Foundation provided a grant to support Mission Microbiomes, the 12th scientific mission to study the ocean's ...

Source: https://www.eurofins.com/eurofins-foundation/some-supported-projects/protecting-the-environment/tara-ocean-foundation-global/

Funding Details

Funder: Eurofins Foundation
Funding Goal: To support projects in environmental protection, health, nutrition, education, social entrepreneurship, and local communities worldwide. The specific page highlights a grant to the Tara Ocean Foundation for ocean microbiome research.
Funding Amount: Not publicly disclosed; grants are determined on a case-by-case basis
How to Apply: Organizations can submit project proposals through the Eurofins Foundation website via the "Submit a Project" page. The selection process and criteria are not publicly detailed; the foundation appears to operate on a rolling basis with a relationship-driven approach rather than fixed application rounds.
Target Region: Global
Contact: Contact page available at https://www.eurofins.com/eurofins-foundation/contacts/ - specific contact details not publicly displayed on the website.
Last Checked: 2026-03-11 19:26

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Organization must be a non-profit or charitable entity working in one of seven thematic areas (environment, nutrition, health, social entrepreneurship, communities, students, emergency)
Global geographic scope - projects from any country may be considered

Project Scope

Project must align with the Foundation's mission areas - environmental protection projects are one of the key categories

Required Documents

Submit project proposal via the Eurofins Foundation website (Submit a Project page)

Constraints

No publicly stated funding caps or minimum amounts - determined case by case

Summary

The Eurofins Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Eurofins Scientific, a global leader in bioanalytical testing services. The Foundation provides grants across seven thematic areas: Protecting the Environment, Better Nutrition, Improving Health, Social Entrepreneurship, Supporting Local Communities, Supporting Students, and Emergency Support. Projects are funded globally across over 100 countries. The specific page referenced describes the Foundation's 2020/2021 grant to the Tara Ocean Foundation to support "Mission Microbiomes," the 12th scientific expedition studying ocean microbiomes. This is one of approximately 40+ environmental projects the Foundation supports. The Tara Ocean Foundation conducts global ocean research expeditions aboard the schooner Tara, focusing on understanding marine ecosystems and the impacts of climate change and pollution on the ocean. The Eurofins Foundation accepts project proposals through its website ("Submit a Project" section), though detailed eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines are not publicly disclosed. The application process appears to be rolling and relationship-driven rather than following a fixed call-for-proposals schedule. The Foundation's environmental portfolio includes marine conservation, terrestrial ecosystem protection, and biodiversity initiatives worldwide.

Historical Context

In 2020/2021, the Eurofins Foundation provided a grant to the Tara Ocean Foundation for Mission Microbiomes, the 12th scientific mission studying ocean microbiomes. The Foundation maintains an active portfolio of approximately 40+ environmental projects globally.

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