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Sea Turtles Program

From National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Grants for sea turtle recovery work, mainly nesting beach habitat restoration and protection in Florida, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, bycatch reduction, stranding response and rehabilitation capacity, and population-scale networks. The 1:1 match applies to beach and bycatch work only.

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Closed

No call open right now

The last call we saw closed on 19 August 2026.

Read the funder’s pageChecked 2 Nov 2026

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All application materials must be submitted online through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Easygrants system. 

Amount

Usually $50,000 to $400,000 USD

Most awards under this program will fall in the range of $50,000 to $400,000 

Where

More grants in Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.

Most funded projects will take place along U.S. state or territorial beaches, facilities, or coastal waters. Other projects targeting sea turtle conservation in the Western Hemisphere will be considered but as a lower priority for funding. 

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions and Companies

Eligible applicants include: Non-profit 501(c) organizations State government agencies Local governments Municipal governments Tribal Governments and Organizations Educational institutions International organizations For-profit organizations 

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Full Proposal Due Date October 27, 2026, 11:59 pm EST 

Co-funding required

Yes

is required for beach and bycatch work and is accepted for stranding/rehabilitation projects but not required 

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Coasts and oceans

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for coasts and wildlife.

The call

Closed

2027 Request for Proposals

Closed 19 August 2026Call page
Status

Closed

Sea Turtles 2027 Request For Proposals - CLOSED 

Deadline

19 August 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time

Pre-Proposal Due Date August 19, 2026, 11:59 pm EST Invitations for Full Proposals Sent September 2026 

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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