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Grants Program Overview

The Estuary Program offers grants to promote implementation of the Morro Bay Conservation Plan (CCMP). Projects must

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Grants Program Criteria

Application: Education and Outreach Minigrant

Grant applicants may request up to $2,500 in funding.
Deadlines for proposal submittals are the first Friday
in March and September. All projects should seek to:

  • increase public awareness of the estuarine ecosystem
    as an environmental and social resource;
  • show how the public can help protect the estuary;
  • motivate people to participate in efforts to
    enhance and restore the resources.
High priority project goals currently include:
  • Clean boater outreach
  • Wildlife disturbance reductions, and
  • Urban runoff and water pollution education.

implement, in whole or in part, a CCMP Action Plan to be eligible for funding. Action Plans are guidelines for projects that will protect, preserve or enhance the estuary and its watershed.

Prospective applicants should review the CCMP to make sure their projects are relevant to one or more of the Action Plans and are encouraged to consult with Estuary Program staff regarding proposed projects. Full criteria and applications for current grant opportunities are available in the sidebar at right.

In addition, if you have ideas for project partnerships with the Estuary Program to protect and restore the estuary, we'd like to hear them.

Call the MBNEP office for more information at 805.772.3834.

View highlights from past funded projects here.

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The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a valuable partner in our efforts toward Zero Waste. Through their contributions we have created an educational facility to generate awareness and provide information that can assist everyone to do their part to ensure that our communities are more sustainable The staff is insightful and make themselves available to help answer questions through every step of the process. The most remarkable aspect about the organization is that they continue to provide assistance even upon completion of the projects and that is a sign of a loyal partner.

Josh Heptig,
Golf Superintendent
San Luis Obispo County Parks