Coastal Ecosystems for People and Planet
Supports innovative projects for the conservation, restoration, or research of blue forest coastal ecosystems, emphasizing community involvement and urgent action against ecosystem loss.
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Funder: National Geographic Society
Due Dates: October 3, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 (Level I) or up to $100,000 (Level II); typical Level II awards $50,000–$75,000; 1–2 year project durations.
Summary: Supports innovative projects for the conservation, restoration, or research of blue forest coastal ecosystems, emphasizing community involvement and urgent action against ecosystem loss.
Key Information: Science-focused proposals only; projects must relate to blue forests (mangroves, salt marshes, kelp forests, seagrass meadows).
Description
This opportunity, funded by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund, seeks ambitious projects that advance the understanding, conservation, or restoration of blue forest coastal ecosystems—including mangroves, seagrass meadows, kelp forests, and salt marshes. These ecosystems are critical for biodiversity, climate adaptation, and the well-being of coastal communities, yet are experiencing significant decline due to climate change and human activity. The fund prioritizes projects that are science-based, community-centered, and innovative, with a focus on reversing ecosystem loss and highlighting blue forests as climate solutions. Projects may take place in regions visited by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, but proposals from other regions are also eligible.
