Funding Availability: The current funding cycle 2019 will represent
approximately twelve months of Protect Our Reef License Plate revenue
from 2018 and most awards this year will be start-up grants of
approximately $10,000 - $15,000 and a fewer 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 Ph.D., or within two years after receiving
their PhD. Given the size of POR awards, matching funds are strongly
encouraged.
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: March 1, 2019
For more information go to http://www._mote.org/reef-plat
<http://www.mote.org/4reef>and upload the 2018
Request For Proposals and the 2018 Instructions for the 2019 grants.
Erinn Muller
Science Director of the International Center for Coral Reef Research &
Restoration
Protect Our Reefs Grants Program Manager
Mote Marine Laboratory
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Erinn Muller, PhD
Science Director, International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration
Staff Scientist, Program Manager
Coral Health and Disease Program
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941)-388-4441 x310
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Treasurer - International Society for Reef Studies
