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| # | Program | Source | Status | Relevance ▲ | Funding Amount | Deadline | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) (1) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Annual budget of approximately 10 million EUR distributed across projects; individual project amounts not publicly specified | Rolling — applications accepted at any time | 2026-03-15 11:45Enriched | |
| 23 | Baltic Conservation Foundation - Funding (23) | Nordic | Enriched | – | Project amounts not publicly disclosed; BaltCF funds small to mid-sized projects and also isolated expenses as one-off items | – | 2026-03-15 08:36Enriched | |
| 35 | David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Conservation and Science Program (35) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | In April 2024, $480 million was announced to advance ocean conservation. Grants are primarily awarded through invitation; less than 1% come from unsolicited proposals. | – | 2026-03-15 08:59Enriched | |
| 36 | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Arctic Ocean Initiative (36) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:52Enriched | |
| 37 | Blue Action Fund (37) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Each Call for Proposals has a total budget of approximately €20 million, distributed across multiple grantees. Individual grant sizes are not publicly specified but implied to be substantial multi-year awards for large-scale conservation projects. | – | 2026-03-11 18:13Enriched | |
| 38 | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Environmental Conservation Program (Marine) (38) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | Recent marine grants range from ~$946K to $25M+. Initial inquiry-stage programs may start at $50K–$5M for individual organization grants. | Rolling (invitation-only, inquiry-driven) | 2026-03-11 18:16Enriched | |
| 39 | Oceans 5 (39) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Grants typically range from $100,000 to $1.8 million over 1–3 years, based on observed grant database records. | – | 2026-03-11 18:19Enriched | |
| 41 | Pew Charitable Trusts - Protecting Ocean Life (41) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:52Enriched | |
| 42 | Blue Nature Alliance (42) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | $51.7M+ total pledged funds across the Alliance; individual grant amounts to partners not publicly disclosed | – | 2026-03-11 19:07Enriched | |
| 43 | High Seas Alliance (43) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | – | No grants program; advocacy coalition only | 2026-03-15 11:52Enriched | |
| 45 | Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme (ELSP) (45) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Planning Grants: up to USD 120,000; Landscape/Seascape Restoration Grants (large): USD 1.5–5 million over 5 years; Seascape Restoration Grants (medium): USD 750,000–1.5 million over 3 years | 2026-01-20 | 2026-03-15 13:25Enriched | |
| 47 | Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) (47) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | MCAF grants range from $1,000 to $12,000. MCAF Fellows receive $12,000 plus knowledge exchange and stipends for health and wellness. | – | 2026-03-15 09:02Enriched | |
| 48 | Waitt Foundation - Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants (48) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | Grants up to $20,000 USD. Project funds distributed within 2 weeks of funding decisions. | – | 2026-03-15 09:03Enriched | |
| 49 | Synchronicity Earth (49) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Over GBP 27 million distributed since founding in 2009. Specific grant amounts not publicly disclosed but include a mix of core funding and project grants. Supports both small community-based groups and larger international NGOs. | – | 2026-03-15 09:04Enriched | |
| 54 | GEF International Waters Focal Area (54) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | GEF Small Grants Programme offers up to $75,000 for community/CSO projects; up to $150,000 for strategic projects. Larger transboundary projects funded via GEF Agencies (UNDP, World Bank, etc.) range from millions to tens of millions. | – | 2026-03-15 09:14Enriched | |
| 63 | Waitt Foundation - Blue Prosperity Coalition (63) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | Up to $20,000 per ROC Grant | – | 2026-03-11 18:01Enriched | |
| 70 | Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) (70) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | Total capitalization target of $740M (currently $248M secured). Grants, concessional finance, and equity investments deployed through country-level partner programs. | – | 2026-03-15 09:17Enriched | |
| 76 | Moore Charitable Foundation (76) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:53Enriched | |
| 196 | The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking (196) | International | Enriched | – | Average grant approximately $10,000. Grants have ranged from $1,000 to $224,000+. Indirect costs capped at 15%. | Rolling basis — Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; open RFPs posted when available | 2026-03-15 14:23Enriched | |
| 201 | Whitley Fund for Nature (Whitley Awards) (201) | International | Enriched | – | Whitley Award: GBP 40,000 project funding. Continuation Funding: up to GBP 100,000 for previous winners to scale proven work. Whitley Gold Award also available. | Annual. 2026 applications now closed. Typically opens mid-year for following year awards ceremony in May. | 2026-03-15 14:26Enriched | |
| 372 | Fondation Segre - Conservation Action Fund (372) | Private | Enriched | – | EUR 7,000–50,000 per project for projects up to 12 months (Conservation Action Fund; currently paused) | Unknown — currently not accepting unsolicited proposals until further notice | 2026-03-15 14:12Enriched | |
| 603 | Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) (603) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Variable; past grants total €4.9 million across 41 projects. Supports projects, grant writing assistance, isolated expenses (equipment), litigation, zero-interest loans, and capacity building (Frankfurt Spring School scholarship). | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 13:19Enriched | |
| 609 | Blue Action Fund (BMZ/KfW) - Marine Protected Areas Funding (609) | Federal (DE) | Enriched | – | Varies by call; most recent calls had funding envelopes of EUR 12-30 million per geographic call. Individual grant amounts not specified. | Unknown — no open or upcoming Calls for Proposals currently | 2026-03-15 13:21Enriched | |
| 624 | World Bank PROBLUE Ocean Trust Fund (624) | International | Enriched | – | In FY2024, PROBLUE approved 64 proposals totalling $37.8 million, with an overall portfolio of $182 million supporting 247 activities in over 100 economies. Total donor contributions stand at $291.9 million (as of June 2025). Individual project grants vary; no fixed minimum or maximum published. | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 13:23Enriched | |
| 637 | Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) (637) | International | Enriched | – | Typical grants range from approximately US$10,000 to US$50,000; matching funds often expected from grantees | Annual, typically mid-year (18th RFP deadline was September 9, 2025) | 2026-03-15 13:19Enriched |