Grant Program

Grant Program

Organization: Fish Florida (Florida Foundation for Responsible Fishing)

Mission: Promote public awareness and encourage the protection of marine fisheries and coastal habitats through conservation education.

Program Summary

Fish Florida's grant program assists organizations in providing educational opportunities to the anglers and future anglers of Florida. Funding supports organizations that teach children and adults about Florida's fish, aquatic habitats and resource stewardship, including ethical fishing skills and ways to protect Florida's aquatic environments.

Eligible Uses

Grants have been awarded for:
• Fishing summer camps
• Field trips
• Educational supplies (books, fishing equipment)
• Fish habitat restoration programs
• Educational opportunities for children and adults

Geographic Scope

Florida-based projects only

Application Deadlines

• May 1 - to be voted on at July Board meeting
• November 1 - to be voted on at January Board meeting

Evaluation Criteria

Fish Florida carefully considers:
• Proposals appropriate to Fish Florida's mission
• Clarity of goals and objectives
• Clarity of plan for achieving objectives and evaluating results
• Reasonable and effective budget
• Participation of children and/or underserved user groups
• Number of people benefiting from the project
• Requests for specific purposes (preferred over operating expenses)
• Organization's fiscal responsibility and management qualifications
• Potential for successful collaborative efforts
• Matching funds, monetary, or in-kind commitments
• Ability to continue the program after grant term
• Proposals that can serve as models for future efforts
• Public outreach/publicity plan

Important Requirements

• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Grant funding awarded after receiving completed Grant Agreement and Unlimited Indemnity Agreement
• Unlimited Indemnity Agreement must be signed as-is; no changes permitted
• Grantees must complete Post Event Report and provide Event Participant Surveys
• Fish Florida must be added to event's marketing plan
• Board reviews and votes semi-annually on applications

Contact Information

Fish Florida Grant Program 1841 West 10th Street Suite #5 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (727) 677-8127

Mailing Address:
Fish Florida
PO Box 1149
Oldsmar, FL 34677