[Coral-List] Request for Coral-Restoration Focused proposals: Mote's Protect Our Reefs Grant Program

[Erinn Muller]

It is my pleasure to again announce the Request For Proposals (RFP) for 
Mote Marine Laboratory's Protect Our Reefs (POR) Grant Program.

Grant Link (scroll ~2/3 down the page): http://www._mote.org/reef-plate_ 
<http://www.mote.org/4reef>

Funding Availability: The current funding cycle will represent 
approximately twelve months of Mote's Protect Our Reef License Plate 
revenue from 2020. Most awards will be grants of approximately $10,000 - 
$15,000 and also a few medium-sized grants of approximately $25,000 
-$30,000. Up to two “Young-Investigator” awards (up to $10,000 each) may 
be awarded to PI’s who are either within one year prior to receiving 
their PhD., or within two years after receiving their PhD. Given the 
size of POR awards, matching funds are strongly encouraged although not 
required.

Because of the need to strategically focus the POR Grant Program's 
limited resources on critical challenges coral reef ecosystems are 
currently facing, priority for funding in all categories of POR 
proposals (research, education and conservation) will be on coral reef 
restoration projects.

Who can Apply?: Eligible organizations shall be based in Florida and 
engaged in coral reef research, education or conservation. Applicants 
must be a public agency, educational institution or non-profit entity as 
designated by the IRS.

Proposals Due: 5 PM EST; February 26, 2021

For more information go to http://www._mote.org/reef-plate_ 
<http://www.mote.org/4reef>and download the 2021 RFP

or use this direct link:

https://mote.org/media/uploads/files/2021_FL_Protect_Our_Reefs_Grants_Program_-_Request_For_Proposals.pdf

> *Any questions? Please feel free to contact kclaridge at mote.org*
>
-- 
Erinn Muller, PhD
Senior Scientist, Program Manager
Coral Health and Disease Program
Coral Restoration Program
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941)-388-4441 x310