The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation Grants

The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation Grants is sponsored by The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation. Supports marine resource protection and other ecosystem projects, including work in South Florida. Grants often require a 1:1 match and full board giving.

The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation: 2024 Prior Grants THE CURTIS & EDITH MUNSON FOUNDATION PRIOR GRANTS Explore the grants awarded in 2024 by program Marine/Fisheries Conservation District of Columbia Regional Environment Special Environmental Grants The Edith Cummings Munson Award Following is a summary of grants made under the Munson Foundation’s programs in 2025.

The primary programs include Marine/Fisheries Conservation, South Florida Environment, Alabama Environment, and District of Columbia Regional Environment. Please know that except where noted, all grants carry a 1:1 match requirement. Release of the funds for subsequent years of multi-year grants are subject to approval by the Munson Foundation Board of Directors.

Following is an archive of grants made under the environmental programs of The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation. Marine/Fisheries Conservation Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition 1320 19th Street NW, Suite 500 Second year of a two-year grant to support efforts to restore and protect the high seas biodiversity of the Antarctic and Southern Oceans. First of a three-year grant in support of the Benchley Awards.

Biodiversity Funders Group San Francisco, CA 94129-0361 First year of a two-year grant to support the marine conservation program. Third year of a three-year grant for grassroots outreach and education on ocean conservation issues and policies. 1320 19 th Street NW, #500 Second year of seed funding for a new science diplomacy Caribbean region program.

First year of a new three-year grant to support Earthworks’ program to prevent mining waste contamination of ocean and coastal waters. Grant to support marine publishing program—content and outreach. Marine Fish Conservation Network 3033 Wilson Blvd.

, Suite 700 First year of a new three-year grant to support coalition building in pursuit of science-based marine fishery management policies. Marine Mammal Alliance (Nantucket) Special director’s grant. National Caucus of Environmental Legislators Grant to support ocean & coastal conservation policy development.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation 601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 510 Grant to support Capitol Hill Oceans Week. Ocean Risk Resilience Action Alliance 2336 Wisconsin Avenue NW, #32043 Special director’s grant. Support for work to educate the public and decisionmakers about IUU fishing-related harmful labor practices and other issues.

5598 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Suite 2009 Special director’s grant. Restore America’s Estuaries 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 603 Grant to support scholarships for biennial gathering of estuary organizations and government agencies.

1320 19 th Street NW, 5 th Floor Second of a two-year grant to support outreach and education programs. Grant in support of the launch of the Cerulean project. Special director’s grant.

1320 19 th Street NW, 5 th Floor Grants to support core programs including the Plastics Initiative, work with Friends of NOAA, seed funding for the Ocean Heritage Initiative, and a special director’s grant. Grant to support promoting sustainable management of pelagic predators and prey. Grant to support marine issues coverage Tallahassee, FL 32314-5948 Grant to support sustainable planning & growth in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Environmental Law Institute Support for Peer-to-Peer Learning Networks for strengthening coastal and ocean policy in the Caribbean. North Palm Beach, FL 33048 First of a new three-year grant to support the activities of the Palm Beach office and related eastern Everglades issues. Florida Oceanographic Society Third year of a three-year grant in support of the Society’s education programs.

Friends of the Everglades 900 SE Federal Highway, Suite 323 New grant in support of work on harmful algal blooms and other issues to protect the habitats of the Everglades. Gulf World Marine Institute Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Grant in support of toxics testing in stranded sea turtles. 835 Gravier Street, Suite 700 Support for work to address excess energy development, toxic algae, and related issues in Florida and Alabama.

Inside Climate News Lost Light Projects Second year of a three-year grant to establish a Florida office to deepen capacity to report on the consequences of climate change to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of Florida communities. Renewed support for coastal resources conservation work in Florida. Loggerhead Marinelife Center Special director’s grant to support CEO priorities.

1802 Vernon Street NW #2400 Final grant to support marine debris prevention programs in Florida. Environmental Studies Center 2900 NE Indian River Drive A grant to support Camp Wet scholarships. Matanzas Riverkeeper/Waterkeepers Florida 1093 A1A Beach Blvd.

, PMB #205 Third year of funding to support Waterkeepers Florida activities. Seed funding for a new field application of coral outplanting techniques. National Parks Conservation Association 601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 510 Second year of a grant to support NPCA Sun Coast office and the work in Florida park units.

Support for a special series on Florida parks and the effects of a changing climate and other issues. Ocean Research & Conservation (ORCA) Vero Beach, Florida 32960 To support the testing of various strategies to prevent nutrient loading into adjacent waterways from lawns, golf courses, etc. Public Employees for Env. Responsibility 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 610 First year of a two-year grant to support PEER’s work in Florida.

Grant to support a multi-media campaign highlighting Florida’s marine resources and related work on sawfish. Storm Center Communications c/o Aspen Global Change Institute 104 Midland Ave. , Suite 205 To support outreach and education to Florida nature center classes and other classrooms centered on the book Megalodons Mermaids and Climate Change.

Grant in support of the Florida regional coordinator’s work. University of Florida Fdn Gainesville, FL 32604-2425 Final grant to support fisheries work in Florida. Alabama Forest Land Trust 8 St.

Joseph Street, 2 nd Floor Grant in support of protecting Alabama private forestlands. Birmingham, AL 35203-0727 Grants in support of philanthropy promotion in Alabama. 2027 2 nd Ave North, Suite A Grant in support of ARA’s work on water way issues.

Alabama Wildlife Federation Second year of a three-year grant in support of education programs. Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund Renewed support to establish pollinator planting projects in Alabama. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Second year of a two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper.

Second year of a two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper. 2717 7 th Ave South, Ste. 205 Birmingham, AL 35233-3421 Second year of a grant to support the water quality and outreach programs and the organizational shifts of the Cahaba River Society.

Center for Plant Conservation 15600 San Pasqual Valley Road One-time grant to build out the plant libraries for Alabama. Second year of a two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation Grant to support the ROV competitions and other educational activities.

Second year of a two-year seed funding grant to support a new network of land trusts in Alabama. Grant to support protection and management of resources in Mobile Bay and Mobile watershed. Southern Environmental Law Center 201 West Main Street, Suite 14 Charlottesville, VA 22902-5065 Second year of a two-year grant in support of SELC’s work in Alabama.

Southeastern Sustainability Directors Network Asheville, North Carolina 28801 Seed funding for new knowledge sharing network. The Nature Conservancy, Alabama 2100 1 st Avenue North, Ste. 500 Grant in support of coastal work and partnership for restoration.

University of Alabama (College of Communication and Information Sciences) 412 Reese Phifer Hall, Box 870172 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172 First year of a new grant to support the scholarship and internship program. Grant to support Wild Alabama’s work in the Sipsey Wilderness. District of Columbia Regional Environment Support for environmental afterschool education programs.

Grant to support coverage of watershed issues, especially around toxics, water quality, and habitat protection. Seven Valleys, PA 17360-9395 Grant to support publication of the Bay Journal. Funding for community outreach priorities.

Building Bridges across the River 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE Support for volunteer cleanups and Anacostia River Festival. Support for regional coordination and related efforts in the absence of federal funding. Chesapeake Bay Funders Network c/o Sustainable Food System & Ag Funders Grant in support of programs, and the Urban Water Funders group.

Chesapeake Legal Alliance Grant to support the Alliance’s work in the Chesapeake watershed. Philadelphia, PA 19171-5969 Support for volunteer events. Choose Clean Water Coalition c/o National Wildlife Federation 151 West Street, Suite 101 Third year of a new three-year grant to support efforts to align organizations in pursuit of a healthier, cleaner Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital A grant to support EFF’s programs. Indigenous People’s Council Grant to support the effort to include indigenous peoples in the conversations and decision making around Chesapeake Bay issues. Northern Virginia Conservation Trust Special director’s grant.

NoVa Science Center Foundation 3949 Pender Drive, Suite 120B Special director’s grant. 8403 Colesville Rd, Suite 805 Third year of a three-year grant in support of clean water projects. Potomac Riverkeeper Network Third year of a three year grant to support the Keeper’s activities.

7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 500 First year of a two year grant to support the Conservancy’s volunteer programs. Shenandoah National Park Trust First year of a two-year grant to support the Trust’s effort to improve the protection of Shenandoah National Park’s boundaries. 114 S.

Washington Street, Suite 301 Second year of a two-year grant to support environmental education. Virginia Conservation Network 409 East Main Street Ste 201 Special director’s grant. Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc. 3214 11 th Place SE, Washington, DC 20032 Second year of a two-year grant to support outreach & forest conservation programs.

Grant to support Campaign for Virgina’s Waters. Special Environmental Grants Environmental Grantmakers Association 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 960 Grant to support EGA’s work to gather funders, share information, and promote equality in environmental philanthropy. 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 960 Grant to support EGA’s work to gather funders, share information, and promote equality in environmental philanthropy.

Special director’s grant.