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Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:12

Deutsche Stiftung Meeresschutz's experience in project coordination and funding will greatly aid the fight for marine protection. Even in these ...

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Funding Details

Funder: Deutsche Stiftung Meeresschutz (German Foundation for Marine Protection)
Funding Goal: To counteract the exploitation of the ocean and destruction of its inhabitants by raising awareness and supporting marine conservation projects worldwide.
Funding Amount: Not publicly disclosed. Foundation is funded almost entirely through donations with minor income from legal settlement allocations (Bußgeldzuweisungen).
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email to info@stiftung-meeresschutz.org. The foundation prefers applications in German. Applicants must be recognized nonprofit organizations. The process appears to be relationship-driven rather than based on formal open calls with fixed deadlines.
Target Region: Global (with emphasis on Mediterranean, Baltic Sea, North Sea, Southeast Asia, Africa)
Contact: Board: Ulrike Kirsch & Ulrich Karlowski | Address: Badstr. 4, 81379 München, Germany | Phone: +49-89-71668188 | Email: info@stiftung-meeresschutz.org | Trustee: DS Deutsche Stiftungsagentur GmbH, Brandgasse 4, 41460 Neuss
Official Page: https://www.stiftung-meeresschutz.org/foerderung/
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 06:17

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a recognized nonprofit organization (gemeinnützig) — exceptions possible for public bodies

Project Scope

Project must relate to marine conservation, ocean protection, or sustainable marine use
Projects should align with UN SDG 14 (Life Below Water)

Required Documents

Submit application via email to info@stiftung-meeresschutz.org

Constraints

Application should be submitted in German language
Foundation prefers projects with local partner organizations for on-the-ground implementation

Summary

Deutsche Stiftung Meeresschutz (DSM) is a German trust foundation established in 2007, based in Munich. It funds marine conservation projects globally in partnership with local organizations, researchers, and conservation groups. The foundation supports a wide range of ocean protection initiatives including marine protected areas, plastic pollution solutions, coral reef and seagrass restoration, sea turtle conservation, marine mammal protection, shark and ray research, sustainable fishing practices, and young marine researchers. The foundation operates as a grant-making body funded almost entirely through donations, with minor supplementary income from legal settlement allocations (Bußgeldzuweisungen). It partners with specialized organizations such as the Turtle Foundation, Sana Mare, and Delphis for on-the-ground implementation. Projects emphasize community participation, scientific documentation, environmental education, and long-term sustainability. Applicants must be recognized nonprofit organizations (with exceptions for public bodies). Applications should be submitted in German to info@stiftung-meeresschutz.org. The foundation is a member of Seas At Risk, a coalition of 32 organizations across 16 EU countries, and aligns its work with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). The foundation's board consists of Ulrike Kirsch and Ulrich Karlowski, who bring over 25 years of experience in national and international conservation.

Historical Context

Founded in 2007 by founders with over 10 years of prior experience in animal, nature, and marine conservation. Member of Seas At Risk since March 2021 (coalition of 32 organizations across 16 EU countries). Tax-exempt status confirmed by German tax authority (2023 documentation).

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