Stage 1 Applications for the Keystone Grant are closed. Applications for the 2021 funding cycle must be submitted no later than 30 June 2020 (Stage 1) and 31 August 2020 (Stage 2) at 18:00 CET (Central European Time) through the SOSF Grant Portal.
Applications for the Small Grant are now open. Stage 1 applications for the 2021 funding cycle must be submitted no later than 31 July 2020 at 18:00 CET (Central European Time) through the SOSF Grant Portal.
The Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF) offers a series of grants dedicated to research, conservation and education projects worldwide. Projects should integrate at least two of these components and focus on charismatic marine megafauna, particularly sharks, rays and skates.
A special call is aimed at supporting projects that promote the recovery of sawfishes, wedgefish and guitarfish. However, any chondrichthyan projects are welcomed.
Depending on the grant category you are applying for, the online application process, deadlines and conditions are different. Please read the funding guidelines carefully.
Keystone Grant | Small Grant | |
| Cycle type | Biennial | Annual |
| Amount | 10,000–100,000 USD (average 25’000 USD) | ≤ 10,000 USD |
| Application type | Online (2-stage process) | Online (2-stage process) |
| Next application window (online form) | Spring 2020 | Spring 2020 |
| Scope | ≤ 3 years (annual review and award) | ≤ 12 months |
| Target | All | Early career professionals |
| Type | Research, conservation and education | Research, conservation and education |