The Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program offers financial support to organizations involved in rescuing and caring for marine mammals. This includes activities like treating sick or injured marine mammals, responding to emergencies, collecting research data, and developing rescue facilities and training. The grant aims to support projects that enhance the response to marine mammal strandings.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations involved in marine mammal rescue and response. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications not focused on marine mammal strandings
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Ineligible applicant type
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan showing cost-sharing
- Documentation of past marine mammal rescue activities
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with species-specific priorities
- Be prepared for cost-sharing requirements
- Focus on marine mammal strandings to increase chances of success
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, special district governments, and public and state institutions of higher education. These entities must be involved in marine mammal rescue and response activities.
Overview
This grant is for organizations involved in marine mammal rescue and response. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, county and city governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations, both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applications not focused on marine mammal strandings
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
- Ineligible applicant type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for recovering, caring for, or treating marine mammals; responding to emergency stranding events; collecting data for research; covering facility operating costs related to these activities; and developing rescue network capacity, including training.
Total Program Funding
$2,350,000
Expected Awards
21
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026(60 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an applicant type
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget with cost-sharing details
- Gather documentation of past rescue activities
- Secure letters of support or partnership agreements
- Submit application by the deadline