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| # | Program | Source | Status | Relevance ▼ | Funding Amount | Deadline | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | Norad Norwegian Development Programme to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter (1887) | International | Enriched | 92% | NOK 50-80 million per year annual allocation (approx. EUR 4.5-7.2M/year); 3-4 year project duration | 2025-09-26 | 2026-03-15 08:18Enriched | |
| 1765 | Norway Development Assistance Program Against Marine Litter - SDG Partnership (1765) | International | Enriched | 72% | USD 100 million (approximately NOK 1 billion) over 2025-2028 (second phase of programme); first phase 2018-2024 disbursed similar scale | Call for proposals Stage 1 (concept notes) deadline: September 2025 (first phase of new programme); monitor norad.no for 2026 calls | 2026-03-15 13:27Enriched | |
| 196 | The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking (196) | International | Enriched | 65% | 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 | |
| 687 | Save Our Seas Foundation - Keystone Grants (687) | International | Enriched | 65% | USD 10,000–100,000 per year; average USD 25,000 per annum. Biennial cycle, up to 3 years total duration with annual continuation applications possible. | 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-15 13:11Enriched | |
| 690 | Shark Conservation Fund (690) | International | Enriched | 60% | Typical range up to USD 25,000 per grant. Maximum overhead 10% of total SCF funding requested. Duration: up to 18 months. | Unknown | 2026-03-15 13:12Enriched | |
| 88 | Adaptation Fund - Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation (88) | International | Enriched | 55% | Project grants up to USD 10 million per project; Innovation grants: small NIE grants up to USD 500,000; LLA single country grants up to USD 3 million; Readiness grants up to USD 150,000 | – | 2026-03-15 09:30Enriched | |
| 689 | Save Our Seas Foundation - Small Grants (689) | International | Enriched | 55% | Up to USD 10,000; average USD 5,000. Funding awarded for one financial year only (12-18 months project duration). | 2026-05-31 | 2026-03-15 13:12Enriched | |
| 705 | Schmidt Ocean Institute - Research Vessel & Grant Program (705) | International | Enriched | 55% | Free ship time (value ~USD 35,000/day); up to USD 20K supplementary grants for instrumentation/publication; investigators self-fund salaries, travel, and analysis | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 12:59Enriched | |
| 729 | Earthwatch Marine Conservation Research Funding (729) | International | Enriched | 55% | Annual grants typically range USD $20,000–$80,000, covering field expenses on a per-capita basis based on the number of recruited citizen-science participants. Grants cover participant transport, housing, and equipment costs but not scientist salaries, student tuition, overhead, or capital equipment. Projects are funded for 3 years, subject to annual performance review, with average support duration of 10 years. | 2023-06-09 | 2026-03-15 13:00Enriched | |
| 742 | Oceanic Society - Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grants (742) | International | Enriched | 55% | Grants from $1,000 to $10,000; approximately 3 grants awarded per cycle with additional grants as budget allows | Annual, Spring deadline: February 1 (awards announced March 15); Fall deadline: August 1 (awards announced September 15). Rolling consideration for time-sensitive opportunities from active expedition partners. | 2026-03-15 12:48Enriched | |
| 749 | Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Grantmaking (749) | International | Enriched | 55% | Past grant rounds have awarded USD 1 million to USD 3 million per cycle, distributed across multiple grantees (individual grants typically USD 25,000 to USD 300,000 based on project stage). | Rolling basis — proposals can be submitted via the online portal at any time. | 2026-03-15 12:52Enriched | |
| 783 | New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) (783) | International | Enriched | 55% | MCAF grants range from $1,000 to $12,000 USD | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 12:40Enriched | |
| 790 | SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative (790) | International | Enriched | 55% | €8 million AFD grant over 5 years (signed December 2025) | Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030) | 2026-03-15 12:40Enriched | |
| 794 | Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (Schmidt Family Foundation) (794) | International | Enriched | 55% | Over $42 million granted to 85+ projects since 2015; individual grants vary (seed funding to larger multi-year grants). $3 million announced in grants in 2022. | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 12:41Enriched | |
| 713 | National Geographic Society Grants - Ocean Exploration & Discovery (713) | International | Enriched | 52% | Level I grants up to USD $20,000; Level II grants up to $100,000 | 2026-04-12 | 2026-03-14 20:59Enriched | |
| 129 | Global EbA Fund - Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Climate Resilience (129) | International | Enriched | 45% | USD $50,000–$250,000 standard; up to $500,000 with adequate justification | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 14:24Enriched | |
| 438 | Norwegian Development Programme to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter (438) | International | Enriched | 45% | Total programme budget: NOK 1 billion (approximately USD 93 million) for 2025-2028. Individual grant amounts not specified publicly. | – | 2026-03-15 11:02Enriched | |
| 660 | Blue Action Fund Grant Programme (660) | International | Enriched | 45% | Calls typically offer €12–30 million per geographic call envelope; individual grants vary | Periodic, per Call for Proposals (currently no open or upcoming calls) | 2026-03-15 13:11Enriched | |
| 712 | Earthwatch Institute - Ocean Ecosystems Research Grants (712) | International | Enriched | 45% | Annual budgets USD $20,000–$80,000 per year; grants provided on a per-capita basis based on number of participants; projects tenable for three years with possible renewal; average 10–11 years of support | Rolling basis, starting April 2026 for new projects beginning in 2028 | 2026-03-15 12:58Enriched | |
| 796 | David and Lucile Packard Foundation - Ocean Program (796) | International | Enriched | 45% | $480 million announced in April 2024 to advance ocean conservation (multi-year commitment) | Unknown | 2026-03-15 12:43Enriched | |
| 1752 | Norad Norwegian Development Programme to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter (1752) | International | Enriched | 45% | Multi-year competitive grants; amounts not publicly specified in snippet — see call documents on norad.no for grant envelopes. | 2025 (Stage 1 concept note — exact date on norad.no) | 2026-03-11 17:32Enriched | |
| 756 | Lloyds Register Foundation - Ocean Safety Grants (756) | International | Enriched | 40% | Small grants up to £10,000; Maritime Connected grants £2,000–£60,000; larger programme grants up to £250,000; total portfolio value £237 million | Rolling basis | 2026-03-15 12:51Enriched | |
| 90 | Climate Investment Funds - Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) Program (90) | International | Enriched | 35% | Total NPC program budget USD 400 million; individual country investment plans funded through MDB implementing partners (e.g. Fiji: USD 27 million); DGM provides direct financing windows for Indigenous Peoples and local communities | – | 2026-03-15 09:31Enriched | |
| 97 | International Climate Initiative (IKI) - Marine and Coastal NbS (97) | International | Enriched | 35% | Three grant tiers: Small Grants (ISG), Medium Grants (IMG), and Large Grants (ILG). IKI Invest for blended finance. Specific amounts vary by call. | – | 2026-03-15 09:40Enriched | |
| 189 | Rolex Awards for Enterprise (189) | International | Enriched | 35% | Cash grant (historically CHF 200,000 / approx. USD 200,000 per Laureate; amount may vary by cycle) | Biennial, applications typically open every two years. Last cycle: 2023 laureates selected. Next round not yet announced. | 2026-03-15 14:19Enriched |