How much funding does Sea Turtle Grants: Emergency Fund provide?

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When is the deadline for Sea Turtle Grants: Emergency Fund?

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Sea Turtle Grants: Emergency Fund

Sea Turtle Conservancy

Foundation Wildlife Grants Environmental Conservation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Florida Coastal Local Governments, Florida-based Non-Profit Organizations, and Florida-based Education and Research Institutions that actively participate in marine turtle research, conservation, and educational activities within the state of Florida are eligible to apply for and receive grant…

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Grant funds may not be used for materials that contain fundraising or membership development language, or to support any type of litigation.

Overview

The Sea Turtle Grants: Emergency Fund, supported by Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate revenues, provides vital funding for sea turtle conservation and research. This program allocates funds to address emergency situations affecting Florida's sea turtles, including mass strandings and illnesses. Eligible applicants include local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions in Florida. The Sea Turtle Conservancy administers the program, ensuring effective support for marine turtle protection efforts.

NOTE: Requests for Emergency Funding should be directed to the Sea Turtle Conservancy by phone or email.
Funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate, the Sea Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles.
Approximately 70% of the funding generated by sales of the tag goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Turtle Protection Program to support research and management activities related to sea turtles. Approximately 30% is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program is administered by the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Emergency Funding
As the Sea Turtle Grants Program continues, a portion of the grant funding will be set aside each year for addressing sea turtle emergencies. These funds will be used to help Florida's Marine Turtle Permit Holders respond to unforeseen sea turtle issues, such as mass strandings, illnesses, or other threats.

Eligibility

Florida Coastal Local Governments, Florida-based Non-Profit Organizations, and Florida-based Education and Research Institutions that actively participate in marine turtle research, conservation, and educational activities within the state of Florida are eligible to apply for and receive grant funds.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used for materials that contain fundraising or membership development language, or to support any type of litigation.

What Sea Turtle Conservancy actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 42
Total given: $760K
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,000–$88K

By dollars: Florida 97%, Texas 1%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: Fort Myers Beach, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Sarasota, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Loggerhead Marine Life Center · Juno Beach, FL

Conservation Research

$88K
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc · Clearwater Beach, FL

Conservation Emergency

$51K
Royal Seafarer Condo Apt of Marco I · Plantation, FL

Lighting

$46K
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab Inc · Panacea, FL

Conservation Emergency

$35K
Florida State Parks Found · Tallahassee, FL

Conservation Education

$33K