Funding search · marine and ocean science · Alabama
Who funds marine and ocean science work in Alabama
15 funders have a record of paying for marine and ocean science work by Alabama recipients: 104 grants totaling $17.6M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Curtis Finlay Foundation ($125,000), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($16.0M) and Tav Foundation ($21,500).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Alabama recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $5,000 to MAKENZIE THOMAS — coastal alabama community college
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $16.0M · through 2023Largest: $12.0M to ALABAMA DEPT CONSERVATION & NATURAL RES — coastal habitat protection
Largest: $2,500 to ANTON MAZUR COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE — college tuition scholarship
Largest: $10,000 to LUKE STEPHENS — scholarship - coastal alabama community college
United Way of Southwest AlabamaMobile, ALCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $176,555 · through 2024Largest: $59,961 to SALVATION ARMY OF COASTAL ALABAMA — program operating cost
Largest: $25,000 to COASTAL ALABAMA PARTNERSHIP — coastal conservation
Largest: $13,900 to COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY — educational scholarship
Largest: $14,250 to COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE — educational scholarship
Largest: $200,000 to COASTAL ALABAMA PARTNERSHIP — program support
Largest: $2,000 to FAMILY PROMISE OF COASTAL ALABAMA — to assist organization with its charitable purpose
Dollar General Literacy FoundationGoodlettsville, TNCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $50,000 · through 2025Largest: $20,000 to COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE — coastal alabama fami
Largest: $45,000 to COASTAL BALDWIN EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION — support for operating expenses
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