Shell Marine Habitat Program to Support Gulf Coast Conservation Projects
Deadline: April 1, 2008
The Shell Marine Habitat Program, a partnership between the Shell Oil Company and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, provides grants for conservation projects that benefit marine and coastal habitats in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
The program's Project Area includes the gulf coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and the gulf coast of Florida from Tampa north and west through the panhandle.
Projects of particular interest include those that protect or restore estuarine, coastal, and marine habitats; provide benefit for multiple species, both resident and migratory; offer opportunities for the hands-on participation of volunteers; take place in communities where Shell has facilities; and provide education or action programs intended to minimize harm from monofilament entanglement and other marine debris.
Priority will be given to projects that build new or enhance existing partnerships with local communities, nonprofits, and local, state, and federal government agencies, and that address conservation needs of species characteristic of Gulf of Mexico estuarine, coastal, and marine areas.
Grant amounts will range between $50,000 to $200,000 each. Approximately $750,000 in total funding is available for 2008. All grant awards require a minimum 1:1 match of cash or goods and services; matches of over 2:1 are encouraged.
Related Resources:
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Shell Marine Habitat Program
