Funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate, the Sea Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles. Approximately 70% of the funding generated by sales of the tag goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Turtle Protection Program to support research and management activities related to sea turtles. Approximately 30% is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants Program. The Sea Turtle Grants Program is administered by the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy.

Due Dates for 2012 - 2013 Funding Cycle:

Deadline for Completed Proposals Completion of review of Proposals Proposals provided to Grant Committee Committee Meeting to Award Funds*

November 18, 2011 (by 5 PM) January 30, 2012 February 6, 2012 March, 2012

Funded Projects will begin upon execution of contract, anticipated to be May 1, 2012, and be completed within 1 year.
* Grant projects that require Marine Turtle Permits must have the final permit approved by the date of the Committee Meeting to be considered for funding.

Proposal Guidelines & Application:

Sea Turtle Grant Guidelines & Application (updated August 29, 2011)
Sea Turtle Grant Guidelines & Application (updated August 29, 2011)

Sea Turtle Grant Cover Sheet
Sea Turtle Grant Cover Sheet

Sea Turtle Grant Budget Form
Sea Turtle Grant Budget Form

Funding to Support Ongoing Permit Holder Activities:

2012 - 2013 Mini-Grant Registration Form

Completed Grant Applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM, Friday, November 18, 2011 at the address below:

Sea Turtle Grants Program
Sea Turtle Conservancy
4424 NW 13th St, Suite B-11
Gainesville, FL 32609