THE CURTIS & EDITH MUNSON FOUNDATION PRIOR GRANTS
2024 GRANTS PROGRAM
Explore the grants awarded in 2024 by program
Following is a summary of grants made under the Munson Foundation’s programs in 2024. The primary programs include Marine/Fisheries Conservation, South Florida Environment, Alabama Environment, and District of Columbia Regional Environment. Please know that except where noted, all grants carry a 1:1 match requirement. Release of the funds for subsequent years of multi-year grants are subject to approval by the Munson Foundation Board of Directors.Grants Archive
Following is an archive of grants made under the environmental programs of The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation.

Marine/Fisheries Conservation

Antarctic & Southern Ocean Coalition
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $20,000
EIN: 52-1287282
Third year of a three-year grant to support efforts to restore and protect the high seas biodiversity of the Antarctic and Southern Oceans.
Biodiversity Funders Group
(Formerly CGBD)
P.O. Box 29361
San Francisco, CA 94129-0361
(Formerly CGBD)
P.O. Box 29361
San Francisco, CA 94129-0361
2024: $6,500
EIN: 13-3431076
Second year of a two-year grant to support the marine conservation program.
Blue Frontier Campaign
301 Commodore Drive
Richmond, CA 94804
301 Commodore Drive
Richmond, CA 94804
2024: $30,000
EIN: 14-1861309
Second year of a new three-year grant for grassroots outreach and education on ocean conservation issues and policies, including the ocean/climate change nexus.
Cresta Island Network
The Ocean Foundation
1320 19th Street NW, #500
Washington, DC 20036
The Ocean Foundation
1320 19th Street NW, #500
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $25,000
EIN: 71-0863908
Seed funding for a new science diplomacy Caribbean region program.
Delaware Riverkeeper Network
925 Canal St, Suite 3701
Bristol, PA 19007
925 Canal St, Suite 3701
Bristol, PA 19007
2024: $15,000
EIN: 74-3255972
One time grant in support of sturgeon restoration.
EarthWorks
1612 K St. NW, Ste 904
Washington, DC 20006
1612 K St. NW, Ste 904
Washington, DC 20006
2024: $30,000
EIN: 52-1557765
Third year of a three-year grant to support Earthworks’ program to prevent mining waste contamination of ocean and coastal waters.
Island Press
2000 M St. NW, Ste 480-B
Washington, DC 20036
2000 M St. NW, Ste 480-B
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $15,000
EIN: 94-2578166
Grant to support marine publishing program—content and outreach.
Marine Fish Conservation Network
3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
3033 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
2024: $30,000
EIN: 20-4254493
Third year of a three-year grant to support coalition building in pursuit of science-based marine fishery management policies.
National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
1100 H St, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
1100 H St, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
2024: $20,000
EIN: 68-0633254
Second year of grant to support ocean and coastal conservation policy development.
National Ocean Sciences Bowl
c/o UCAR Dept 880713
POB 29650
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9650
c/o UCAR Dept 880713
POB 29650
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9650
2024: $10,000
EIN: 94-3370994
Grant to support student competitions
Ocean Risk Resilience Action Alliance
2336 Wisconsin Avenue NW, #32043
Washington, DC 20007
2336 Wisconsin Avenue NW, #32043
Washington, DC 20007
2024: $15,000
EIN: 83-3580499
Special director recommendation
Pacific Environment
1012 Torney Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129
1012 Torney Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129
2024: $20,000
EIN: 94-2628924
One time grant to support Arctic outreach partnership.
Plastic Ocean Project
5598 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Suite 2009
Wilmington, NC 28409
5598 Marvin K. Moss Lane, Suite 2009
Wilmington, NC 28409
2024: $5,000
EIN: 46-1251038
Special director recommendation.
REEF
P.O. Box 370246
98300 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
P.O. Box 370246
98300 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, FL 33037
2024: $20,000
25,000
EIN: 64-0270064
Second year of a two-year grant to promote reef conservation and science innovation, especially the Volunteer Fish Survey Project.
Restore America’s Estuaries
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 603
Arlington, VA 22201
2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 603
Arlington, VA 22201
2024: $10,000
Grant to support scholarships for biennial gathering of estuary organizations and government agencies.
SEVENSEAS Media (TOF)
1320 19th Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
1320 19th Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $30,000
EIN: 71-0863908
Second year of a two-year grant to support outreach and education programs.
SkyTruth
POB 3283
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
POB 3283
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
2024: $15,000
EIN: 54-205947
Grant in support of the launch of the Cerulean project.
The Ocean CleanUp
P.O. Box 104142
Pasadena CA 91189-0412
P.O. Box 104142
Pasadena CA 91189-0412
2024: $5,000
EIN: 81-5132355
Special director recommendation.
The Ocean Foundation
1320 19th Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
1320 19th Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $120,000
55,000
EIN: 71-0863908
Grants to support four core programs: Know Before You Go ($30,000), CariMar ($25,000), the Plastics Initiative ($25,000) and East Coast Resilience projects ($35,000), and a special director’s grant to the 71% Fund ($5,000).
The Ocean Project
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
1320 19th Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
2024: $15,000
EIN: 71-0863908
Final year of a two year grant to support TOP’s youth engagement programs.
Undersea Warriors
12790 FM 1560N Unit 1074
Helotes, TX 78023
12790 FM 1560N Unit 1074
Helotes, TX 78023
2024: $12,500
EIN: 85-3423874
Final year of a two-year grant for the veterans’ Immersed in Purpose program.
Wild Oceans
P.O. Box 180721
Tallahassee, FL 32318
P.O. Box 180721
Tallahassee, FL 32318
2024: $20,000
EIN: 58-1186029
Grant to support promoting sustainable management of pelagic predators and prey.
Yale 360
195 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
195 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
2024: $15,000
EIN: 06-0646973
Grant to support marine issues coverage
Florida Environment

1000 Friends of Florida
P.O. Box 5948
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5948
P.O. Box 5948
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5948
2024: $35,000
EIN: 59-2761163
Grant to support sustainable planning & growth in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
Center for Plant Conservation
15600 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
15600 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
2024: $15,000
EIN: 22-2527116
Final grant to build out the plant libraries for Florida.
Coral Restoration Foundation
89111 Overseas Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
89111 Overseas Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
2024: $10,000
EIN: 65-1054647
Grant to support internship program.
Everglades Law Center
378 Northlake Blvd #105
North Palm Beach, FL 33048
378 Northlake Blvd #105
North Palm Beach, FL 33048
2024: $30,000
EIN: 59-3082799
First of a new three-year grant to support the activities of the Palm Beach office and related eastern Everglades issues.
Florida Oceanographic Society
890 NE Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34996
890 NE Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34996
2024: $10,000
EIN: 59-1114306
Third year of a three-year grant in support of the Society’s education programs.
Friends of the Everglades
900 SE Federal Highway, Suite 323
Stuart, FL 34994
900 SE Federal Highway, Suite 323
Stuart, FL 34994
2024: $15,000
EIN: 23-7099893
New grant in support of work on harmful algal blooms and other issues.
Healthy Gulf
835 Gravier Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, LA 70112
835 Gravier Street, Suite 700
New Orleans, LA 70112
2024: $25,000
EIN: 72-1447742
Support for work to address excess energy development, toxic algae, and related issues in Florida.
Inside Climate News Lost Light Projects
16 Court Street, #2307
Brooklyn, NY 11241
16 Court Street, #2307
Brooklyn, NY 11241
2024: $15,000
EIN: 56-2451141
New three-year grant to establish a Florida office to deepen capacity to report on the consequences of climate change to the economic, environmental, and social well-being of Florida communities.
Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance
375 Beach Rd., Unit #603
Tequesta, FL 33469-2805
375 Beach Rd., Unit #603
Tequesta, FL 33469-2805
2024: $25,000
EIN: 85-1092092
One time grant to support Jupiter Narrows restoration project planning.
Lighthawk
P.O. Box 913239
Denver, CO 80291
P.O. Box 913239
Denver, CO 80291
2024: $15,000
EIN: 84-0852104
Third of a three- year grant to support coastal resources conservation in Florida.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
14200 US 1
Juno Beach, FL 33408
14200 US 1
Juno Beach, FL 33408
2024: $15,000
EIN: 59-2445926
Special director’s grant to support CEO priorities.
Marine Debris Foundation
1802 Vernon Street NW #2400
Washington, DC 20009
1802 Vernon Street NW #2400
Washington, DC 20009
2024: $15,000
EIN: 88-4011690
Grant to support marine debris prevention programs in Florida.
Martin County Schools
Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
2024: $18,000
EIN: 85-8013888651C-7
A grant to support Camp Wet scholarships.
Matanzas Riverkeeper
1093 A1A Beach Blvd., PMB #205
St Augustine, FL 32080
1093 A1A Beach Blvd., PMB #205
St Augustine, FL 32080
2024: $15,000
EIN: 59-3476720
Second year of funding to support Waterkeepers Florida activities.
National Parks Conservation Association
601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 510
Washington DC 20910
601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 510
Washington DC 20910
2024: $20,000
EIN: 94-3370994
First year of a grant to support NPCA’s work in Florida park units.
Ocean First Institute
3015 Bluff Street
Boulder, Colorado 80513
3015 Bluff Street
Boulder, Colorado 80513
2024: $15,000
Second year of a two-year grant to support goliath grouper research.
ProtectYourWater.com
1320 19 th Street, NW Suite 500
Washington DC 20036
1320 19 th Street, NW Suite 500
Washington DC 20036
2024: $10,000
EIN: 71-0863908
Grant to support a continuing effort to encourage public engagement in the prevention of Harmful Algal Blooms and the creation of policies to protect Florida’s water quality.
Schoolyard Films
14 Valencia Blvd
Jupiter, FL 33458
14 Valencia Blvd
Jupiter, FL 33458
2024: $15,000
EIN: 26-1167783
Third year of a three-year grant to support of the completion of an ocean plastics film series and related outreach activities.
Shark Team One
3474 Riverland Rd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
3474 Riverland Rd
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
2024: $20,000
EIN: 81-2985728
Grant to support a multi-media campaign highlighting Florida’s marine resources and related work on sawfish.
Surfrider Foundation
P.O. Box 73550
San Clemente, CA 92673
P.O. Box 73550
San Clemente, CA 92673
2024: $25,000
EIN: 95-3941826
Grant in support of the Florida regional coordinator’s work.
Theodore Roosevelt Cons. Partners
529 14th St. NW, Ste. 500
Washington, DC 20045
529 14th St. NW, Ste. 500
Washington, DC 20045
2024: $20,000
EIN: 04-3706385
Final grant to support fisheries work in Florida.
Alabama Environment
Alabama Audubon
P.O. Box 130819 (35213)
Birmingham, AL 35222
P.O. Box 130819 (35213)
Birmingham, AL 35222
2024: $20,000
EIN: 51-0198925
Grant in support of work on bird habitat in coastal Alabama and developing Black Belt birding partnerships.
Alabama Environmental Council (Southern Environmental Center)
PO Box 2114
Birmingham, AL 35201
PO Box 2114
Birmingham, AL 35201
2024: $20,000
EIN: 23-7044787
Final year of funding in support of the Southern Environmental Center’s educational and general outreach programs.
Alabama Forestland Trust
8 St. Joseph Street, 2nd Floor
Mobile, AL 36602
8 St. Joseph Street, 2nd Floor
Mobile, AL 36602
2024: $20,000
EIN: 63-0958673
Grant in support of protecting Alabama private forestlands.
Alabama Giving
P.O. Box 530727
Birmingham, AL 35203-0727
P.O. Box 530727
Birmingham, AL 35203-0727
2024: $2,000
EIN: 48-1266328
Grants in support of philanthropy promotion in Alabama.
Alabama Rivers Alliance
2027 2nd Ave North, Suite A
Birmingham, AL 35203
2027 2nd Ave North, Suite A
Birmingham, AL 35203
2024: $40,000
EIN: 63-1186023
Grant in support of ARA’s work on water management issues.
Alabama Wildlife Federation
3050 Lanark Road
Millbrook, AL 36054
3050 Lanark Road
Millbrook, AL 36054
2024: $23,000
EIN: 63-0496911
First year of a new three-year grant in support of education programs and a special director’s grant ($3,000).
Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund
1070 18th Ave.
St. Paul, NE 68873
1070 18th Ave.
St. Paul, NE 68873
2024: $20,000
EIN: 81-4839034
Second year of a two-year grant to establish pollinator planting projects in Alabama.
Black Warrior Riverkeeper
712 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
712 37th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35222
2024: $15,000
EIN: 72-1537394
First year of a new two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper.
Cahaba Riverkeeper
4650 Old Looney Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
4650 Old Looney Mill Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
2024: $15,000
EIN: 26-2623785
First year of a new two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper.
Cahaba River Society
2717 7th Ave South, Ste. 205
Birmingham, AL 35233-3421
2717 7th Ave South, Ste. 205
Birmingham, AL 35233-3421
2024: $30,000
EIN: 63-0987276
New two-year grant to support the water quality and outreach programs and the leadership transition of the Society.
Coosa Riverkeeper
102-B Croft Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
102-B Croft Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
2024: $15,000
EIN: 27-3430200
First year of a new two-year grant to support the Three Rivers Project and activities of the Keeper.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation
P.O. Box 82151
Mobile, Alabama 36689
P.O. Box 82151
Mobile, Alabama 36689
2024: $10,000
EIN: 63-0779657
Grant to support the ROV competitions and other educational activities.
EO Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
300 Blackwell St, Suite 102
Durham, NC 27701
300 Blackwell St, Suite 102
Durham, NC 27701
2024: $20,000
EIN: 20-4547380
Grant to support the work in the Mobile Tensaw Delta.
Land Trust Alliance
1250 H Street NW Ste 600
Washington, DC 20005
1250 H Street NW Ste 600
Washington, DC 20005
2024: $15,000
EIN: 04-2751357
First year of a two-year seed funding grant to support a new network of land trusts in Alabama.
Mobile Baykeeper
450-C Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
450-C Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
2024: $25,000
EIN: 63-1190615
Grant to support protection and management of resources in Mobile Bay and Mobile watershed.
Paint Rock Research Center
3400 County Road 10
Paint Rock, AL 35764
3400 County Road 10
Paint Rock, AL 35764
2024: $15,000
EIN: 83-2360973
Support for forest conservation internships.
Resilient Cities Catalyst
429 Clinton Avenue Unit 50
Brooklyn, New York 11238
429 Clinton Avenue Unit 50
Brooklyn, New York 11238
2024: $25,000
One time grant to support workshop and convening to support a Gulf Resilient Cities Network.
Southern Environmental Law Center
201 West Main Street, Suite 14
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5065
201 West Main Street, Suite 14
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5065
2024: $35,000
35,000
EIN: 52-1436778
Second year of a two-year grant in support of SELC’s work in Alabama.

The Nature Conservancy, Alabama
2100 1st Avenue North, Ste. 500
Birmingham, AL 35203
2100 1st Avenue North, Ste. 500
Birmingham, AL 35203
2024: $20,000
EIN: 53-0242652
Grant in support of coastal work and partnership for restoration.
University of Alabama (College of Communication and Information Sciences)
412 Reese Phifer Hall, Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
412 Reese Phifer Hall, Box 870172
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172
2024: $18,000
EIN: 63-6001138
Third year of a grant to support the scholarship and internship program.
Wild Alabama
552 Lawrence St
Moulton, AL 35650
552 Lawrence St
Moulton, AL 35650
2024: $20,000
EIN: 85-2784968
Grant to support Wild Alabama’s work in the Sipsey Wilderness.
YLACES
1920 Quincy Street NW
Washington DC 20011
1920 Quincy Street NW
Washington DC 20011
2024: $18,000
EIN: 47-1423337
Final grant to support for internship programs in Alabama.
District of Columbia Regional Environment

Bay Journal Media
619 Oakwood Drive
Seven Valleys, PA 17360-9395
619 Oakwood Drive
Seven Valleys, PA 17360-9395
2024: $15,000
EIN: 26-2359058
Grant to support publication of the Bay Journal.
Chesapeake Bay Funders Network
c/o Sustainable Food System & Ag Funders
133 E. De La Guerra #306
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
c/o Sustainable Food System & Ag Funders
133 E. De La Guerra #306
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
2024: $10,000
EIN: 83-2593081
Grant in support of programs, and the Urban Water Funders group.
Chesapeake Legal Alliance
501 6th Street
Annapolis, MD21403
501 6th Street
Annapolis, MD21403
2024: $15,000
EIN: 26-4349757
Grant to support the Alliance’s work in the Chesapeake watershed.
Choose Clean Water Coalition
c/o National Wildlife Federation
151 West Street, Suite 101
Annapolis, MD 21401
c/o National Wildlife Federation
151 West Street, Suite 101
Annapolis, MD 21401
2024: $15,000
EIN: 53-0204616
Second year of a new three-year grant to support efforts to align organizations in pursuit of a healthier, cleaner Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Earth Conservation Corps
2000 Half Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
2000 Half Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
2024: $15,000
EIN: 52-168327
Second year of a two-year grant to support ECC’s education programs.
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital
1224 M Street, NW #301
Washington, DC 20005
1224 M Street, NW #301
Washington, DC 20005
2024: $25,000
EIN: 83-0469770
A grant to support EFF’s programs.
GreenTrust Alliance
6755 Business Parkway
Elkridge MD 21075
6755 Business Parkway
Elkridge MD 21075
2024: $10,000
EIN: 22-3745010
Second year of a grant to support land protection and restoration work.
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
4022-A Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003
4022-A Hummer Road
Annandale, VA 22003
2024: $5,000
EIN: 54-1724626
Special director recommendation.
NoVa Science Center Foundation
3949 Pender Drive, Suite 120B
Fairfax, VA 22030
3949 Pender Drive, Suite 120B
Fairfax, VA 22030
2024: $10,000
EIN: 90-0168625
Special director recommendation.
Potomac Conservancy
8403 Colesville Rd, Suite 805
Silver Spring, MD 20910
8403 Colesville Rd, Suite 805
Silver Spring, MD 20910
2024: $25,000
EIN: 52-1842501
Second year of a new three-year grant in support of clean water projects.
Potomac Riverkeeper Network
3070 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
3070 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
2024: $15,000
EIN: 54-1982624
Second year of a new three year grant to support the Keeper’s activities.
Shore Rivers Conservancy
114 S. Washington Street, Suite 301
Easton, MD 21601
114 S. Washington Street, Suite 301
Easton, MD 21601
2024: $10,000
EIN: 26-3187608
First year of a two-year grant to support environmental education.
Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc.
3214 11th Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
3214 11th Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
2024: $10,000
EIN: 83-4498574
First year of a two-year grant to support outreach & forest conservation programs.
Waterkeepers Chesapeake
P.O Box 11075
Takoma Park, MD 20913
P.O Box 11075
Takoma Park, MD 20913
2024: $15,000
EIN: 45-4381850
Grant for Chesapeake-wide coordination efforts.
West Virginia Rivers
3501 Maccorkle Ave SE # 129
Charleston, WV 25304
3501 Maccorkle Ave SE # 129
Charleston, WV 25304
2024: $17,500
EIN: 52-1736621
Second and final year of a grant to address water quality in West Virginia Rivers.
Wildlife Center of Virginia
Post Office Box 1557
Waynesboro VA 22980
Post Office Box 1557
Waynesboro VA 22980
2024: $5,000
EIN: 54-1215402
Special director recommendation.
Special Environmental Grants
Environmental Grantmakers Association
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 960
New York, NY 10115
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 960
New York, NY 10115
2024: $8,000
EIN: 20-8817646
Grant to support EGA’s work to gather funders, share information, and promote equality in environmental philanthropy.
International League of Conservation Photographers
4600 N. Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
4600 N. Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
2024: $5,000
EIN: 27-1455999
Special Director’s grant.
Nature’s Best
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190
2024: $15,000
EIN: 27-0222344
Special director recommendation.
