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Mission Ocean and Waters service portal
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
Save our Seas Foundation
Mission Objectives
1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Description of the funding initiative

The Save Our Seas Foundation offers grants for research, conservation and education projects worldwide, including in Europe, focusing primarily on charismatic threatened wildlife and their habitat, focusing on sharks, skates, and rays.

Its grants can be grouped into three areas: the Keystone Grant, the Small Grant, and the Storytelling Grant. Both the Keystone Grant and the Small Grant focus on supporting research, conservation and education projects. The Storytelling Grant is dedicated to supporting early career and emerging conservation storytellers in the fields of photography and writing.

Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants

The online application process, deadlines and conditions are different, depending on the grant category applyied for. Please read the funding guidelines carefully: https://saveourseas.com/grants/funding-guidelines-2/

Rules on co-financing

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Procedures to submit proposal

The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant application process consists of a one-stage online application. The form consists of a few questions and requires submission of a portfolio (20 images) and photo story (10 images).

The Ocean Storytelling Writing Grant application process consists of a one-stage online application. The form consists of a few questions and requires submission of a short feature-style story (max 1000 words).

The Keystone Grant application process consists of a two-stage online application: Stage I involves completing a short online form, equivalent to 4-6 pages. Stage II, by invitation only based on the Stage I application, will involve the completion of a longer and more detailed online form, equivalent to 10-12 pages.

The Small Grant application process consists of a two-stage online application: Stage I involves completing a short online form, equivalent to two pages. Stage II, by invitation only based on the Stage I application, will involve the completion of a longer and more detailed online form, equivalent to a maximum of 10 pages.

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