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Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program (Sea Turtle Grants Program)

Sea Turtle Conservancy

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Funding Amount

$465,000 - $490,892

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program

Status: Active

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

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    The website content provided does not include detailed step-by-step application instructions, required materials, or submission format for the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program.

    For application details, contact:

  • Lexie Beach

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

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    wildlifeenvironmental-conservationmarineenvironmental-education

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