Helping Sea Turtles Survive – Florida Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate Grants Program

Applications for 2027 – 2028 Funding Cycle Being Accepted

The non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) announced today that it will begin accepting applications for the Sea Turtle Grants Program through 5:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026, for the 2027 – 2028 grant cycle. Application forms and general information about the program may be obtained from the Sea Turtle Plate Grants Program website. Please note that a copy of your NMFS Permit, if applicable, should only be submitted through the online form. Do not include a printed copy with your mailed in applications. Full announcement…

Apply for a Sea Turtle License Plate Grant:

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. Find out how to apply for a Sea Turtle License Plate Grant.

Check out some of the amazing projects receiving funding from the STGP

Received a Sea Turtle License Plate Grant?

You can find reporting forms and information for recipients of a Florida Sea Turtle Grant. We also have put together some suggestions to help you get started to get the word out about your project. You can also find a link to the required Acknowledgment Language and Sea Turtle Plate graphics. Information for Current Grant Recipients.

About the Sea Turtle License Plate

Thanks to the efforts of the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy and other Florida sea turtle groups, in 1997, the Florida Legislature (Statute 320.08058 (19)) authorized the creation of a Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate to promote the conservation and protection of Florida’s sea turtles through providing a permanent funding source for the state’s Marine Turtle Protection Program. Learn more about the Sea Turtle License Plate