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Save Our Seas Foundation Keystone Grants

From Save Our Seas Foundation

Biennial grants for established researchers and conservation practitioners running research, conservation and education projects on sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, with annual renewal for up to three years.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Expected to open mid-March 2028

The funder says: “Applications for the Keystone Grant are CLOSED and will open again mid-March 2028.”

Go to the funder’s call pageChecked 1 Nov 2026Source: saveourseas.com · funding applications

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from saveourseas.com · keystone grants unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

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

The Keystone Grant application process consists of a two-stage online application

Amount

Not found on the pages we read

Where

Worldwide

The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) is committed to protecting our oceans by funding and supporting research, conservation and education projects worldwide, focusing primarily on threatened marine wildlife and their habitats.

Who can apply

Individuals

This fund prioritize projects led by established researchers and conservation practitioners with a demonstrated track record in their field.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

The funding cycle is biennial, with the grant application window opening in even years (2024, 2026, 2028, etc.)

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Species conservation, Coasts and oceans and Research

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

Calls (2)

Upcoming

2028 Keystone Grant round

Expected mid-March 2028
Call page
Status

Upcoming

Applications for the Keystone Grant are CLOSED and will open again mid-March 2028.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: saveourseas.com · funding applications
Opens

Expected mid-March 2028

Applications for the Keystone Grant are CLOSED and will open again mid-March 2028.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: saveourseas.com · funding applications
Deadline

Not found on the call page

Closed

2026 Keystone Grant, Stage I

Closed 13 May 2026

Quotes from saveourseas.com · keystone grants. Checked 1 Nov 2026

Status

Closed

Stage I: applications are CLOSED.

Deadline

13 May 2026, 18:00 CET (UTC+1)

Deadline for application was May 13th, 2026, 18:00 Central European Time (UTC+1).

Ready to apply to 2028 Keystone Grant round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees submit a final report on the SOSF template, with a financial summary of how the funds were used, no later than 90 days after the project ends.

Upon completion of the project, a final report must be submitted using the SOSF template. The report must include a financial summary accounting for the use of the funds provided and be consistent with SOSF's reporting expectations. The report must be submitted no later than 90 days after the project end date.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: saveourseas.com · funding guidelines

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