Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Provides urgent support for projects impacted by natural disasters, accidents, or sudden loss of income.

Geographic Scope: Developing countries (no US, Europe, Japan, or Australia though territories are eligible)

Focus Areas:

  • Projects that recently faced sudden loss to facilities due to natural disaster or accidents
  • Projects facing unanticipated sudden loss of income due to loss of a major funder

What They Don't Fund:

  • Urgent conservation issues such as intense illegal collection (apply to General Nesting Beach Grants instead)

Funding Priorities:

  • Projects in developing countries
  • Projects that support (in significant numbers) species listed by IUCN as critically endangered or endangered (hawksbills, Kemp's ridleys, greens, and Eastern Pacific leatherbacks)

How to Apply

Application Process

Currently closed but contact SEE Turtles if you have an urgent need.

What See Turtles actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
3
Total given
$29K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$8,500–$11K
  • By dollars: Florida 36%, Massachusetts 34%, Pennsylvania 29%. Top recipient cities: Gainsville, FL; Norfolk, MA; West Chester, PA.

Example grants

  • Sea Turtle Conservancy · Gainsville, FL

    Conservaion of turtle nesting sites

    $11K

  • Leatherback Project · Norfolk, MA

    Conservaion of turtle nesting sites

    $10K

  • Amigos of Costa Rica · West Chester, PA

    Protection of turtle nesting sites

    $8,500

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Disaster relief
  • Wildlife

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