SOS Corail, Protection des Coraux - Fondation de la Mer

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Découvrez SOS Corail, la plateforme de financement participatif, un projet mené par la Fondation de la Mer qui a pour principal objectif la protection des ...

Source: https://www.fondationdelamer.org/nos-programmes/sos-corail/

Funding Details

Funder

Fondation de la Mer – SOS Corail

Funding Goal

Crowdfunding platform to finance protection and sustainable management of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass ecosystems in French overseas territories

Funding Amount

Project campaigns range from approximately €4,000 to €207,600, set individually per project based on scientific and operational needs (4.000 € – 207.600 €)

How to Apply

Contact info@soscorail.org to express interest in submitting a project. Ifrecor pre-selects projects; the SOS Corail scientific and technical committee then evaluates the full scientific, technical, and financial dossier. If approved, the project is listed on the platform for public crowdfunding. The Fondation de la Mer formalizes disbursement via a convention with each approved project holder.

Target Region

French overseas territories: Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana), Indian Ocean (Réunion, Mayotte, Îles Éparses), Pacific (New Caledonia, French Polynesia)

Contact

Email: info@soscorail.org (project submissions and donor inquiries) | Email: contact@fondationdelamer.org | Phone: 01 53 65 69 69 | Address: Fonds de dotation pour Fondation de la Mer, 203 bis Bd Saint Germain, 75016 Paris

Last Checked

2026-03-11 16:38

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must focus on coral reefs, mangroves, or seagrass ecosystems
• Project must be located in a French overseas territory (Caribbean, Indian Ocean, or Pacific)
• Project must be pre-selected by Ifrecor before committee review

Project Scope

• Project must pass validation by the SOS Corail independent scientific and technical committee
• Project goals and budget must be clearly defined and scientifically justified

Required Documents

• Submit full scientific, technical, and financial dossier to info@soscorail.org

Constraints

• If campaign target is not reached within the set deadline, collected donations may be reallocated to other projects
• Disbursement formalized through a convention between the Fondation de la Mer and the project holder

Summary

SOS Corail is a participatory crowdfunding and patronage platform co-managed by the Fondation de la Mer and Ifrecor (Initiative Française pour les Récifs Coralliens), established through a tripartite convention signed in August 2019. The platform channels donations from citizens and corporate sponsors to scientifically validated conservation projects targeting coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. All projects are pre-selected by Ifrecor and then validated by an independent scientific and technical committee before being listed for public fundraising. Projects are exclusively located in French overseas territories, spanning three ocean regions: the Caribbean (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana), the Indian Ocean (Réunion, Mayotte, Îles Éparses), and the Pacific (New Caledonia, French Polynesia). Project funding goals range from roughly €4,000 to over €200,000, with each campaign running until its target is met or the deadline passes. If a campaign falls short, collected donations are redistributed to other priority projects on the platform. Organizations wishing to list a project must contact the SOS Corail team directly and submit full scientific, technical, and financial documentation for committee review. The Fondation de la Mer then formalizes funding via a convention with each selected project holder. Donors receive French tax deductions (66% for individuals, 60% for companies), which incentivizes corporate and philanthropic giving. The platform addresses a recognized global emergency: 50% of coral reefs have already disappeared worldwide, and France — as custodian of 10% of the world's reef surface area through its overseas territories — has a special responsibility. SOS Corail aims to mobilize broad societal engagement to fund scientific monitoring, reef restoration, mangrove regeneration, and public education around these ecosystems.

Historical Context

SOS Corail was launched under a tripartite convention signed on 5 August 2019 between the Ministry of Overseas Territories, the Ministry of Ecological Transition, and the Fondation de la Mer. Multiple campaign rounds have been completed successfully, including fully funded campaigns for mangrove restoration in Martinique (€142,400), reef restoration in Martinique (€25,000), MERCI-Cor impact mitigation in Réunion (€60,000), and mangrove restoration in Mayotte (€108,389).

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