Funding search · marine and ocean science · Vermont
Who funds marine and ocean science work in Vermont
12 funders have a record of paying for marine and ocean science work by Vermont recipients: 30 grants totaling $3.8M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Builders Vision Foundation ($1.5M), The McPike Zima Charitable Foundation ($480,100) and Devereux Ocean Foundation ($305,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Vermont recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $400,016 to The Perry Institute for Marine Science Inc — to support research and education on the development of a national framework to address the impact of stony coral tissue loss disease
Largest: $265,000 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE — to help research to revitalize our oceans. we focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change
Largest: $85,000 to Perry Institute for Marine Science — coral reef research and restoration
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $347,202 · through 2024Largest: $228,000 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE — conservation activities
Largest: $150,000 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE — coral gene bank
Largest: $106,193 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE — an unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
Largest: $50,000 to Perry Institute for Marine Science — scaling up effective coral restoration in the bahamas - bahamas coral innovation hub
Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $54,275 · through 2024Largest: $44,275 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE INC — recreational fishing
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $37,770 · through 2024Largest: $37,770 to Perry Institute for Marine Science Inc — research subaward
Largest: $400,000 to MALIASILI INITIATIVES INC — $250,000 is to be used for general operating support and $150,000 is to be allocated solely to maliasilis coastal conservation work across eastern africa
Only OneNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE INC — coral planting
Globalgiving FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $75,000 · through 2022Largest: $75,000 to PERRY INSTITUTE FOR MARINE SCIENCE INC — funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations
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