The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant is designed to support efforts in rescuing and caring for marine mammals like whales and seals (but not walruses) that are sick, injured, or stranded. It helps fund the collection of data from these animals for research and supports the operation of facilities involved in these activities. It also aims to enhance the capacity of networks involved in marine mammal rescue and response.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and individuals involved in marine mammal rescue and response, including state governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and tribal governments. It's particularly aimed at those who are part of the U.S. National Marine Mammal Stranding Network or the U.S. National Entanglement Response Network.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not part of the U.S. National Marine Mammal Stranding Network
- Not involved in marine mammal rescue or research
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Requesting funds for ineligible activities
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., network membership)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Organizational documentation (e.g., 501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Past performance documentation if applicable
- Data collection and research plans
- Emergency response training plans
- Facility operation cost details
Cautions
- Must be part of the relevant marine mammal networks
- Strict cost-sharing requirements
- Funds cannot be used for unrelated activities
- Detailed documentation and planning required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, for-profit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, small businesses, individuals, city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, and county governments. The grant is open to those involved in marine mammal rescue and response, particularly members of the U.S. National Marine Mammal Stranding Network or the U.S. National Entanglement Response Network.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and individuals involved in marine mammal rescue and response, including state governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and tribal governments. It's particularly aimed at those who are part of the U.S. National Marine Mammal Stranding Network or the U.S. National Entanglement Response Network.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not part of the U.S. National Marine Mammal Stranding Network
- Not involved in marine mammal rescue or research
- Failure to meet cost-sharing requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Requesting funds for ineligible activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to recover, care for, or treat marine mammals, respond to stranding events, collect data for research, cover facility operating costs related to these activities, and develop network capacity through training and other means.
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026(68 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility with network membership
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget with cost-sharing
- Gather organizational and financial documents
- Secure letters of support or collaboration
- Plan for data collection and research
- Outline emergency response training plans
- Detail facility operation costs
- Submit application by December 1, 2026