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Marine Turtle Grants is a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that funds sea turtle research, conservation, and education programs benefiting Florida sea turtles. The program is funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate and is administered by the nonprofit Sea Turtle Conservancy. Approximately 30% of license plate revenues are distributed through this grants program.
Awards of $1,000 are available for the 2026–2027 funding cycle. Applications require both hard copies (8 copies) and a digital submission in MS Word format. Eligible applicants include Florida nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions conducting sea turtle conservation work.
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Apply For A Grant – Helping Sea Turtles Survive 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.
Looking for a project idea? Read through the Suggested Project Ideas . 2026 – 2027 Funding Cycle: To apply, you need to submit both hard copies and a digital copy (through the online system) of your application.
Please only submit 8 hard copies , not 10 , of your grant proposal and supporting materials. Please also make sure that the digital version of the cover sheet, budget and body of your project proposal is in MS Word format, not PDF format . Supporting documents, including research proposals, can be uploaded as PDF files.
All digital files must be labeled with the Project Manager’s Name, a Short Project Name, and the document name. Example: JohnSmith_ProtectingSeaTurtles_CoverSheet. doc The digital version of the cover sheet does not need to be signed.
Digital copies of the full application should be submitted through an online submission form, not by email, CD or flash drive . When submitting the digital version of your application, please use the Sea Turtle Grants Program Digital Submission Form .
Due Dates for 2026 – 2027 Funding Cycle: Deadline for Completed Proposals Completion of review of Proposals Proposals provided to Grant Committee Committee Meeting to Award Funds* November 14, 2025 (Friday, by 5 PM) March, 2026 (exact date TBD) Funded Projects will begin upon execution of contract, anticipated to be May 1, 2026, and be completed within 1 year.
* Grant projects that require Marine Turtle Permits must have the final permit approved by the date of the Committee Meeting to be considered for funding.
Proposal Guidelines & Application Forms: Sea Turtle Grant Guidelines & Application (MS Word) Sea Turtle Grant Guidelines & Application (PDF) Sea Turtle Grant Cover Sheet (MS Word) Sea Turtle Grant Budget Form (MS Word) Funding to Support Ongoing Permit Holder Activities: 2026 – 2025 Mini-Grant Registration Form Completed Grant Applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025at the address below: Sea Turtle Grants Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Marine Turtle Grants is funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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