What are the Different Types of Funding Provided by the Grants Program?
There are three different types of funding available through the Sea Turtle Grants Program: 1. Competitive Grants – Funding can be requested for projects in one of three categories (conservation, education or research) that clearly add to the preservation of Florida’s marine turtles. A formal, standardized application is required. Applications are reviewed each year by a seven member Committee. 2. Support Ongoing Permit Holder Activities – Funding to support ongoing Florida Marine Turtle Permit-related Nesting Beach Surveys, Stranding and Salvage, or Rehabilitation Activities. This is awarded as a non-competitive Mini-Grant of $1,000 specifically in support of these activities. 3. Emergency Funding – Funding that can be awarded to address immediate and unforeseen sea turtle issues, such as mass strandings, illnesses, or other threats.
