Funding search · marine and ocean science · Virginia
Who funds marine and ocean science work in Virginia
15 funders have a record of paying for marine and ocean science work by Virginia recipients: 68 grants totaling $55.1M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Virginia Institute of Marine Science Fdn ($6.5M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($3.8M) and Bhp Foundation ($12.9M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Virginia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $400,000 to OCEAN VISIONS INC — ocean stewardship and research
Virginia Institute of Marine Science FdnGloucester Point, VACharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $6.5M · through 2024Largest: $1.3M to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE — research and education
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $3.8M · through 2023Largest: $2.6M to THE CONSERVATION-FUND — coastal habitat protection
Bhp FoundationWashington, DC
5 matching grants · $12.9M · through 2024Largest: $11.5M to THE NATURE CONSERVANCY (TNC) — valdivian coastal reserve - annual disbursement and travel reimbursement
Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $307,449 · through 2024Largest: $90,000 to VIRGINIA CONSERVATION NETWORK — coastal resilience
Anne Ray FoundationEden Prairie, MNCharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $11.0M · through 2024Largest: $5.5M to THE NATURE CONSERVANCY — community-led conservation, livelihoods and resilience in coastal ecosystems
Old Dominion University ResearchNorfolk, VACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $284,199 · through 2024Largest: $182,454 to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE — subcontract for sponsored research classified as program services.
Largest: $25,000 to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE FOUNDATION — vims marine science day 2024
Chesapeake Research ConsortiumEdgewater, MDCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $202,457 · through 2024Largest: $64,721 to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE — assist in scientific research
Hampton Roads Community FoundationNorfolk, VACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $400,135 · through 2024Largest: $156,286 to AMERICAN RED CROSS OF COASTAL VIRGINIA — human services
Virginia Environmental EndowmentRichmond, VACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $145,000 · through 2023Largest: $30,000 to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE — commonwealth coastal and marine policy fellowship
New Jersey Sea Grant ConsortiumFort Hancock, NJCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $255,743 · through 2023Largest: $182,733 to VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENC — research project
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