Funding
The Coastal Fund seeks to provide the financial impetus for research, restoration, preservation, access and educational projects in order to preserve and enhance the ecological integrity of the coastal habitats at the University. Applications are due this Friday, January 15th!
Overview
Coastal Fund's mission statement is to provide funds to preserve, protect, and enhance the terrestrial and marine habitats associated with the shoreline of the University of California, Santa Barbara through preservation, education, open access, research, and restoration. The Coastal Fund is bound by its mission statement and seeks to fund projects that align with its core tenets to protect the local coastal environment. Applicants should demonstrate a strong connection between their project and the Coastal Fund mission statement.
Deadline
The Coastal Fund has three funding cycles (Fall, Winter, Spring) each year for both major and minor funding applications. Applications are due electronically to coastalfund@gmail.com by midnight on the stated deadline.
Winter deadlines
Major Application due date: January 15, 2021
Minor Application due date: February 19, 2021
Eligibility
Coastal Fund grant applications must be submitted in connection with a UCSB affiliated department, registered nonprofit, or government agency. Unaffiliated individuals cannot apply for funding.
Award
While Coastal Fund does not set a limit on the amount of funding an applicant may request, applicants should note that they typically allocate $150,000 amongst 15-25 projects each quarter. Two separate applications have been developed based upon the amount requested, with minor funding available for proposals under $1,000 and major funding available for proposals over $1,000.
Details
For more information on application deadlines, specific requirements and
downloadable application forms, please feel free to check out the Coastal
Fund website or send an email.
