Funding Sources (15 · Ocean Plastic Forum)

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11th Hour Racing (Schmidt Family Foundation) Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Annual open call. $40K–$150K grants (avg $75K). Focus: ocean pollution, clean technologies, ocean stewardship. 116 programmes funded since 2013. 36 renewed grants in 2024. Global applications welcome. Open call, deadline typically March. imported 2
FIFA – Football for Planet Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape "Football for the Planet" strategy. World Cup sustainability programmes. Large events = large waste → potential partnership for waste management at events. imported 1
Green Sports Alliance Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape 600+ sports teams/venues. Sustainability programmes. Connects sports events with environmental action. imported 1
IOC – International Olympic Committee Sustainability Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Olympic Agenda 2020+5. Climate positive by 2030. Occasional grants for sport-environment projects. imported 1
Parley for the Oceans Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Art + science + ocean. Partnerships with Adidas (ocean plastic → shoes), Corona, American Express. "AIR Strategy" (Avoid, Intercept, Redesign). Your org could be an "Intercept" partner. imported 1
Project AWARE (PADI Foundation) Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Dive community. Dive Against Debris programme. Marine debris data. Community grants for underwater cleanup + data collection. imported 1
SailGP – Impact League Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Competitive sailing league. Teams ranked on sustainability performance. Partners with ocean NGOs. Sponsorship + partnership model. imported 1
Sailors for the Sea / Powered by Surfrider Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Clean Regattas certification. Ocean health. Small grants for marine education and cleanup. imported 1
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing api Same Schmidt Family Foundation. $1.9M in 2024. Funds technology for ocean health, including plastic pollution solutions. More tech-focused than 11th Hour Racing. imported 2
Sea Shepherd Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Direct action marine conservation. Not a funder but potential campaign partner for visibility. imported 1
Surfrider Foundation – Blue Resistance Fund Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Ocean protection. Beach cleanup, plastic reduction. Chapters worldwide. Small grants for local projects ($5K–$25K). imported 1
The Ocean Race – Sustainability Programme Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Major sailing race. "Racing with Purpose" programme. Science programme during race. Advocacy for UN Ocean Treaty. Partnership + visibility opportunities. imported 1
UEFA Foundation for Children Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Environment + education. European football. Small grants for youth environmental education. imported 1
Volvo Ocean Race Legacy Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape Predecessor of The Ocean Race. Turn the Tide on Plastic campaign generated awareness. Legacy partnerships continue. imported 1
World Sailing – Sustainability Programme Sport & Maritime Ocean Racing & Sailing scrape International federation. Clean Regattas programme (with Sailors for the Sea). Sustainability education. Partnership potential. imported 1