- Sector
- Private
- Level of governance
- Other
- Country
- Worldwide
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basinMediterranean Sea basinBaltic and North Sea basinDanube River basin
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Description of the funding initiative
Oceans 5 is an international collaboration of philanthropists and foundations. The organisation helps identify, assess and approve projects for investment and remains engaged in project oversight and implementation. The collaborative is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Oceans 5 makes direct grants, leverages matching grants, provides in-kind services and shares strategic guidance. The focus is on projects and campaigns to constrain overfishing and to establish marine reserves, particularly if they provide tangible and lasting benefits to coastal communities and the world’s oceans. Projects that engage multiple organizations working toward common objectives over discrete periods of time are preferred.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Oceans 5 uses criteria to assess projects for potential funding under its MPA and Fisheries Management portfolios. These criteria are: alignment of the project with Ocean 5 goals; geography of the project; the project leveraging specific strategic interventions; and measures of success. Oceans 5 has supported projects around the world, including in Europe.
Additional information can be found here: https://www.oceans5.org/our-approach/
Rules on co-financing
No specific rules found: contact Oceans 5 for more information.
Procedures to submit proposal
Oceans 5 does not accept unsolicited proposals but they welcome inquiries and ideas for potential projects.
Explore the Grants Database for examples of funded projects at https://www.oceans5.org/grants/
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