Oak Foundation - Environment Programme

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Enriched US Foundation · Found: 2026-03-10 13:22

International foundation with environment programme that may include marine conservation and ocean health initiatives. Specific grant programs, funding amounts, and eligibility for marine conservation not detailed. Requires direct inquiry for current marine-related funding opportunities.

Source: https://oakfnd.org/programmes/environment/

Funding Details

Funder: Oak Foundation (Geneva-based, Danish leadership)
Funding Goal: Marine conservation, small-scale fisheries, and plastics pollution reduction
Funding Amount: Not publicly stated; typical Oak environment grants USD 100,000 to multi-million multi-year grants (100.000 € – 2.000.000 €)
Deadline: Rolling — no fixed deadline. Submit letter of enquiry anytime. (Rolling)
How to Apply: Submit unsolicited letter of enquiry at oakfnd.org/submit-enquiry/. Programme officers review and invite full applications if fit found.
Target Region: Global; significant focus on Africa, Southeast Asia, Denmark, US, UK, Zimbabwe
Contact: Via enquiry form at oakfnd.org/submit-enquiry/
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 15:38

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must be registered non-profit/NGO organisation
Must demonstrate strong alignment with Oak marine plastics or fisheries strategies
Letter of enquiry submission via online form

Project Scope

Project should address prevention of plastics leakage into marine environments
Should involve coastal communities or marine value chains
Geographic coverage in Africa or Southeast Asia strengthens fit

Constraints

Invitation only after LOE review; no guaranteed timeline
Commercial projects not funded
First grants often smaller to test fit

Summary

Oak Foundation Environment Programme is one of the most strategically aligned funders. Marine Food Systems sub-programme explicitly mentions substantial reduction of plastics leakage into oceans. Strong geographic fit (Africa, Asia). Denmark is top recipient country. NGOs are core grantees. Rolling LOE process — no wrong time to submit. Prepare compelling LOE emphasising end-to-end value chain model, community ownership, and specific operating countries. Expected grant USD 200k-2M over multiple years.

Historical Context

Oak Foundation has funded marine conservation and plastics work for over a decade. Previously funded Ellen MacArthur Foundation, WWF, numerous smaller NGOs. Trust-based long-term funding model. Plastics strategy focused on upstream prevention and systemic change but collection-and-value-chain approaches documented in portfolio. Founded by A.P. Moller-Maersk family connections.

Why it was added

International foundation with environment programme. Worth tracking for potential marine conservation and ocean health funding opportunities.

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