Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program (Sea Turtle Grants Program)

Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Florida (coastal counties and statewide)

Funder: Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC), funded by proceeds from Florida's "Helping Sea Turtles Survive" specialty license plate

Focus Areas:

• Sea turtle research and monitoring projects
• Sea turtle conservation programs
• Sea turtle education initiatives
• Rehabilitation and care of sea turtles
• Coastal habitat protection and management
• Artificial lighting mitigation
• Marine vessel strike prevention
• Nesting beach monitoring and protection

Eligible Applicants:

• Coastal county governments
• Educational and research institutions
• Nonprofit organizations
• Universities and research centers
• Marine facilities and aquariums

Award Information:

• 2025-2026 cycle: $465,490.36 distributed to 24 projects
• 2023-2024 cycle: $490,892.07 distributed to 30 projects
• Cumulative grants awarded since inception: Over $8 million

Contact Information:

• Lexie Beach: 352-373-6441 or lexie@conserveturtles.org
• Sea Turtle Conservancy
• 4581 NW 6th St Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32609
• Phone: 352-373-6441
• Email: stc@conserveturtles.org
• Website: www.helpingseaturtles.org

Additional Information:

• The specialty license plate is also the primary source of funding for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Turtle Protection Program
• Competitive application process conducted annually
• Funds support research, conservation, education, and rehabilitation efforts benefiting Florida sea turtles

Application Process

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For application details, contact:

• Lexie Beach
  • Phone: 352-373-6441
  • Email: lexie@conserveturtles.org
• Visit: www.helpingseaturtles.org