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Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program Grants is a grant from the Gulf of America Alliance, a public-private partnership, that funds projects supporting healthy beaches, clean waters, productive ecosystems, and thriving coastal communities across the Gulf region.
All funded projects must accomplish actions identified by the Alliance's Priority Issue Teams and Cross-Team Initiatives as part of the Governors' Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts. Projects are developed collaboratively with Alliance Priority Issue Teams before being matched with Gulf Star partners.
Eligible recipients typically include nonprofits and government entities in Gulf coast states—Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Awards range from $50,000 to $200,000.
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Gulf Star - Gulf of America Alliance Facebook page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window Linkedin page opens in new window Vimeo page opens in new window Gulf Open Data Platform (GOMOD) GulfCon 2026 Coastal Community Resilience Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The Gulf Star Program is a unique public-private partnership that leverages contributions from agencies and businesses.
Gulf Star provides funding for projects that support healthy beaches, clean waters, productive ecosystems, and thriving coastal communities. All projects in the Gulf Star Program accomplish actions identified by the Alliance’s Priority Issue Teams and Cross-Team Initiatives in the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts .
To learn more about becoming a Gulf Star partner, contact Becky Ginn, Alliance Development Director . Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits to participating as a Gulf Star partner? Gulf Star partners are the supporting members of the Gulf of America Alliance’s network of partnerships in a coordinated effort to address the most important issues facing the Gulf region.
How do I become a Gulf Star partner? To learn more about becoming a Gulf Star partner, contact Becky Ginn, Alliance Development Director . How are Gulf Star projects developed?
Gulf of America Alliance Priority Issue Teams develops project concepts that address specific actions from the Gulf of America Alliance’s Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts and then matches them to funds from our Gulf Star partners. How do I apply for grants under the Gulf Star Program?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations must join a Priority Issue Team of the Gulf of America Alliance. Typical recipients include nonprofits and government entities in Gulf coast states (AL, FL, LA, MS, TX). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program Grants is funded by Gulf of America Alliance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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