The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants
Program is a project of the Waitt Foundation. ROC Grants provide small
grants with a quick turnaround time for solutions to emerging
conservation issues. This complements the Waitt Foundation’s existing
major grants program and is responsive to conservation opportunities,
supports higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost, and engages with
small, local NGOs on a global scale.
Proposals for grants up to $10,000 will be
reviewed on a rolling basis. Proposals up to $15,000 will be
considered, but granted highly infrequently. Project funds will be
distributed with in 2 weeks of funding decisions. More rapid turnaround
is possible for highly urgent projects.
Eligibility
- Project must support sustainable fishing and/or MPAs as elaborated in the program focus section.
- Applicants need not hold advanced degrees, but must demonstrate a commensurate level of experience and expertise with respect to the proposed project.
- Applicants must have and maintain legitimate affiliation with an academic institution or NGO for the duration of the grant project.
- ROC grants should constitute the sole or primary source of funding for the proposed project, not serve as complementary funding for larger, more costly projects.
- Spending of grant funds must commence within 1 month of granting, and be completed within 6 months.
- Funds cannot be used for event sponsorships (e.g. conferences, workshops).
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