Environmental Grant Program - Marine Resources Conservation Area

Environmental Grant Program - Marine Resources Conservation Area

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marisla Foundation
Last Updated: March 01, 2026

Summary

The Environmental Grant Program by the Marisla Foundation focuses on marine resources conservation, emphasizing the protection of biodiversity in regions like California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, and the Western Pacific. Established in 1986, the foundation supports tax-exempt organizations and encourages sustainable ecosystem management. Grants are not available to individuals or for political activities. The program aims to foster international projects through donor-advised funds, reinforcing its commitment to environmental health.

Overview

Note: There are two elements of the environment program. This page details information for the "Marine Resources Conservation" program area. See details for "Environmental Health" here. Marisla was established in 1986 as a private, non-operating charitable institution. Environmental Program - Marine Resources Conservation The Environment Program concentrates on activities that promote the conservation of biological diversity and advance sustainable ecosystem management. Primary emphasis is on marine and coastal biodiversity conservation with a geographic focus on California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and the Western Pacific (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation is able to support only those organizations that have received tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Through donor-advised fund partners, Marisla is able to recommend Environment Program funds to international projects for specific geographies.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals or for activities that support candidates for political office. The Foundation strongly discourages the submission of multiple applications from one organization.This includes chapters or field offices.The Foundation also will not review more than one application per year (any twelve-month period) from any organization, with the exception of organizations that are fiscal sponsors of nonprofits.Indirect costs or overhead may not exceed 15 percent of direct costs.The indirect cost allowance is to cover items such as rent, electricity, office furnishings and equipment, heating, accounting/staff services, and the time of the chief executives, financial officers, and administrators.