Community-based Grant Programs
Protecting and restoring Tampa Bay is a team effort. Each year, the TBEP works to secure funds from a variety of sources (federal, state, and local governments; private sector donations; philanthropic gifts; environmental fines; and revenue from the “Tarpon Tag” specialty license plate) to support partner-directed research and restoration projects through community grant programs like Bay Mini-Grants and the Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund.
Bay Mini-Grants
Bay Mini-Grants
Community-based bay improvements grants for educators, neighborhood associations, community groups, participatory scientists and more.
TAMPA BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FUND
Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund
Large-scale grants that implement programmatic priorities and achieve measurable conservation outcomes for Tampa Bay.
Digital Challenge Grants
Digital Challenge Grants
Support for digital content creators to distill the Program’s research into compelling science communication products.
Project Concepts
Have an idea for a project but not sure where to start? Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a project concept (accepted on a rolling basis) using the electronic portal linked below.