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| # | Program | Source | Status | Relevance ▲ | Funding Amount | Deadline | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | State Programme Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 (Schleswig-Holstein) (4) | Schleswig-Holstein | Enriched | – | Approx. 40 million EUR total programme budget (2021–2029); €27.8 million from EMFAF plus national co-financing. Individual grant amounts not publicly specified — vary by measure. | Rolling; no fixed deadline for most measures. Some measures have specific submission periods (to be confirmed with caseworker). Programme runs through 2029. | 2026-03-11 18:05Enriched | |
| 7 | European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) (7) | EU | Enriched | – | Total budget €6.108 billion (2021-2027). Direct management: €797 million via CINEA grants and procurement. Shared management: €5.311 billion through national co-financed programmes. Individual grant amounts vary per call. | – | 2026-03-11 19:02Enriched | |
| 8 | Horizon Europe - Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters (8) | EU | Enriched | – | €7.0M–€7.75M per Innovation Action grant (4 grants per topic); €2.5M–€2.9M for CSA topic. Total 2026 call budget: €115.3M. Total 2027 call budget: €100.4M. Non-profits receive 100% funding rate under Innovation Actions. | 2026-09-23 | 2026-03-11 18:19Enriched | |
| 11 | German Marine Conservation Foundation (Deutsche Stiftung Meeresschutz) (11) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Project-specific amounts; foundation raises donations and funds partner projects | – | 2026-03-15 08:23Enriched | |
| 12 | Lighthouse Foundation (12) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Not publicly disclosed; determined case-by-case based on project scope | – | 2026-03-15 08:34Enriched | |
| 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 | |
| 40 | Bloomberg Ocean Initiative (40) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:52Enriched | |
| 41 | Pew Charitable Trusts - Protecting Ocean Life (41) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:52Enriched | |
| 44 | Walton Family Foundation - Oceans Program (44) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | Multi-year strategic grantmaking; specific grant amounts not publicly disclosed. Foundation operates a grants database but specific amounts vary by partner. | – | 2026-03-15 09:01Enriched | |
| 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 | |
| 58 | World Bank PROBLUE (58) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | PROBLUE approved $37.8 million in FY2024 across 64 proposals. Total portfolio of $182 million supporting 247 activities. Individual grants vary widely based on project scope. Extended to 2030 by 12 donor partners. | – | 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 | |
| 66 | Adessium Foundation (66) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Not publicly specified per grant. Total annual disbursement was €16.6 million across 98 organizations in 2024 (average ~€169,000/org). Grants are predominantly multi-year. | – | 2026-03-11 18:13Enriched | |
| 67 | IUCN Marine and Polar Programme (67) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | €40 million total programme budget (EU-funded, 2025–2030); no grants or financial transfers to individual applicants — technical assistance only. | Rolling — no fixed deadline | 2026-03-11 18:17Enriched | |
| 76 | Moore Charitable Foundation (76) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | – | No open call; invitation only | 2026-03-15 11:53Enriched | |
| 81 | EU Blue Partnership for Sustainable Blue Economy (81) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | Total call budget approximately EUR 43.5 million pooled from 38 funding organisations across 28 countries; individual project budgets depend on national/regional funder rules | 2026-06-17 | 2026-03-15 09:27Enriched | |
| 91 | Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Natural World / Marine Grants (91) | UK | Enriched | – | No fixed amount stated; grants awarded on case-by-case basis. Process can take up to 6 months from EOI to decision. | – | 2026-03-15 09:37Enriched | |
| 94 | GEF Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) (94) | International | Enriched | – | Since inception, the SCCF has provided more than $393.8 million in grants for 101 projects. Projects funded range from small pilot initiatives to multi-million dollar country programmes. | – | 2026-03-15 09:38Enriched |