Funding applications
Applications for the Small Grant is OPEN until June 28, 6pm CET.
Applications for the Keystone Grant are CLOSED and will open again in April 2026.
Applications for the Conservation Fellowships are CLOSED (by invitation).
Applications for the Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant are CLOSED.
Applications for the Ocean Storytelling Writing Grant are CLOSED.
The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) offers a series of grants dedicated to research, conservation and education projects worldwide. Keystone Grant and Small Grant projects should integrate at least two of these components and focus on threatened marine megafauna, particularly sharks, rays and skates. The Storytelling Grant is dedicated to supporting early career and emerging conservation storytellers and focuses on photography in its inaugural year.
The online application process, deadlines and conditions are different, depending on the grant category you are applying for. Please read the funding guidelines carefully.
| Keystone Grant | Small Grant | Storytelling Grant | Conservation Fellowship | |
| Cycle type | Biennial | Annual | Annual | Biennial |
| Amount | 10,000–100,000 USD (average 25’000 USD) | ≤ 10,000 USD | Paid, mentored assignment | 16,000 USD over 2 years |
| Application type | Online (2-stage process) | Online (2-stage process) | Online, nomination (1-stage process) | Online, interview |
| Next application window (online form) |
March-April, 2026. (7 weeks) | OPEN – will close on June 28th, 2025. (open for 7 weeks) | TBC | by invitation only (for current and past SOSF grantees) |
| Scope | ≤ 3 years (annual review and award) |
≤ 18 months | ≤ 12 months | 24 months |
| Target | All | Early career professionals | Emerging photographers/writers | Developing countries |
| Type | Research, conservation and education | Research, conservation and education | Storytelling | Research, conservation and education |