Pew Charitable Trusts - Preventing Ocean Plastics Project

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-11 13:12

Rigorous research and policy advocacy on ocean plastics. Funds Pew-Gerstner Fellowships for Ocean Plastics Research. Published Breaking the Plastic Wave report showing 83% pollution reduction possible by 2040.

Source: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/07/23/breaking-the-plastic-wave-top-findings

Funding Details

Deadline

No open application — Pew conducts research and advocacy internally, not a grantmaking vehicle for external applicants (Unknown)

Contact

Chloe Aust, Manager of Communications, +44.20.75354255

Last Checked

2026-03-15 13:10

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Must be identified and invited by Pew — no open application process for external funding

Project Scope

• Work must align with Pew's strategic priorities on ocean plastics reduction across the full plastic lifecycle
• Projects should be grounded in rigorous, evidence-based research and data analysis

Constraints

• Pew does not accept unsolicited grant proposals — collaboration requires direct engagement with Pew staff

Historical Context

Pew published the landmark "Breaking the Plastic Wave" report in July 2020 (in partnership with SYSTEMIQ), which demonstrated that an 80% reduction in ocean plastic flows is achievable by 2040. The report was updated in December 2025. The Pew-Gerstner Fund Ocean Plastics Fellowships previously existed but the program page now returns a 404 error, suggesting possible discontinuation or restructuring. Pew has been working on ocean plastics policy in the EU (microplastics from tires, textiles, pellets) and the U.S.

Why it was added

Major foundation with dedicated ocean plastics research and policy program

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