Funding and Grants
This Is What We Want
Project Anchor Down INC. offers student mini-grants and micro-funding for ocean and reef projects, including research supplies, field or travel support, education exhibits, and paid coralite internships (as funds allow). Undergrad and grad students from any discipline may apply; awards prioritize merit, feasibility, safety, community benefit, and budget clarity. Submit a short summary, timeline, and simple budget. Cycles run quarterly with rolling consideration when possible.
Hands-on leadership across events, fieldwork, and lab support.
Award: TBD
Coralite Internship
Small funds for supplies, travel, or outreach needs.
Award: $500.00
Student Mini-Grant
Support to assist active PAD research with mentorship.
Award: $500.00
Research Assistant
Backs expeditions to collect data, media, and stories.
Award: TBD
Explorer Grant
Fuels art-and-education outreach and community engagement.
Award: $100.00
Ambassador Grant
Seed funding for innovative pilot ideas or prototypes.
Award: TBD
Blue Horizon Grant
Supports local education programs with measurable impact.
Award: $100.00
Coastal Steward
Funding and mentorship for master’s/PhD students leading PAD-aligned research or program builds.
Award: TBD
Anchor Fellow
Support for scoping, permits, and field/logistics planning to turn strong concepts into executable projects.
Award: $5,000.00
Wayfinder Grant
Getting Funded
Project Anchor Down INC. strives to support everyone working to protect our coasts and reefs. Funding capacity depends on the donations and grants we receive, so awards are competitive and scaled to available resources. We review proposals for mission fit, feasibility, and impact, and we expand opportunities as new funding becomes available.