The Bay Mini-Grants are competitive awards that fund environmental restoration and education projects in the Tampa Bay watershed with a focus on community-led initiatives.
Donor Name: Tampa Bay Estuary Program
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This funding program stimulates environmental stewardship and science literacy among those who live, work, and play around Tampa Bay.
Funding Information
The maximum award is $5,000 per project. Schools, governments, nonprofits, and businesses are eligible to apply.
Grant Period
January 1 – December 31, 2025.
Project Eligibility
Projects must be within the Tampa Bay watershed.  Applicants may submit up to two proposals, but only one proposal per organization may be awarded.  Being listed as a project partner in a different organization’s application does not preclude any organization from applying and receiving an award.
Projects must address one or more of the priorities listed in the Tampa Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).

Improve water quality and reduce contaminants of concern in the bay
Increase and preserve healthy bay habitats in Tampa Bay
Protect and enhance fisheries and wildlife
Improve spill prevention and response
Reduce the occurrence of invasive species in the bay
Increase public education and involvement
Improve responsible public use of the bay
Improve the resiliency of bay habitats to climate change
Incorporate CCMP goals and targets into local land use plans and other planning and development guidance tools.

Eligibility Criteria 

Nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational institutions are eligible to receive grant funds. Government agencies may apply if a project has strong volunteer or community involvement. A federal employer identification number (FEID) or state tax exemption is required. Funds will not be awarded to individuals.
Past award recipients have included nonprofits, educators, filmmakers, neighborhood associations, artists, and researchers. Projects that are led by, empower, benefit, or engage communities that are underserved and/or overburdened are encouraged to apply. Additional potential awardees include chambers of commerce, professional associations, and other affinity groups.

For more information, visit Tampa Bay Estuary Program.