What are the Committees Funding Considerations?
Since the Sea Turtle Grants Program depends on funds generated by the sale of the Sea Turtle License Plate, there is no certainty from year to year that funding will be available. Grant expenditures will be made based on funds collected. Applications shall be selected for funding by the Sea Turtle Grant Committee (Committee). This Committee consists of seven members with technical knowledge and expertise in the research and management of marine turtles, their nests, hatchlings, or habitats. When reviewing applications, Committee members shall consider the scope of the proposed activity (high priority for projects with the most benefit for the conservation of Florida’s marine turtles); the qualifications and demonstrated ability of applicant to accomplish the proposed activity; demand and public support for the proposed activity; the estimated cost of the activity; the availability of more appropriate alternative funding; and any other considerations deemed appropriate by the Committee.
