Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants
The Waitt Foundation’s ROC Grants fund urgent, innovative ocean conservation research—especially for sustainable fishing and marine protected areas in Blue Prosperity Coalition island nations.
Funder: Waitt Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (monthly review; no fixed deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; funds typically distributed within 2 weeks of approval; 6-month project duration.
Summary: Rapid, small-scale grants for urgent ocean conservation and marine protection projects, especially in island nations with Blue Prosperity Coalition partnerships.
Key Information: Projects must be the sole/primary funding source and cannot be used for event sponsorships or thesis projects.
Description
The Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants Program, managed by the Waitt Foundation, provides small, fast-turnaround grants to support innovative and urgent ocean conservation projects. The program is designed to address emerging issues in marine protection, with a particular focus on sustainable fishing and marine protected areas (MPAs) in island nations partnered with the Blue Prosperity Coalition. ROC Grants are intended to fund responsive, higher-risk ideas at a low financial cost and to empower small, local NGOs and academic institutions to make a meaningful impact in ocean conservation.
