Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund
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Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund supports public agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions in restoration, research, and education to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Funder: Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Typically $25,000–$250,000 per project; maximum three-year duration
Summary: Supports habitat restoration, water quality improvements, applied research, and education benefiting the Tampa Bay watershed.
Key Information: A minimum 1:1 match is required through cash or in-kind goods and services.
Description
The Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund (TBERF) is a competitive grant program managed by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and supported by public and private contributors. It funds habitat restoration and conceptual planning, water quality improvements, applied research and monitoring with clear resource-management applications, and education, including evidence-based social marketing campaigns encouraging pro-environmental behavior.
Habitat restoration and water quality improvement are central priorities. Projects must deliver measurable benefits to the Tampa Bay watershed’s environment, resources, or communities and connect explicitly to the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) or Habitat Master Plan. The fund also supports experimental pilot projects and work that fills funding gaps in larger, existing projects.
