The Bay Mini-Grants are competitive awards that fund environmental restoration and education projects in the Tampa Bay watershed with a focus on community-led initiatives.
Donor Name: Tampa Bay Estuary Program
State: Florida
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This funding program stimulates environmental stewardship and science literacy among those who live, work, and play around Tampa Bay.
Grant Goals
Support conservation, restoration, and education priorities by encouraging stewardship of the bay throughout the community.
Funding Information
The maximum award is $5,000 per project.
Grant Period
January 1, 2026 to December 31.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant Eligibility
- Nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational institutions are eligible to receive grant funds. Government agencies may apply if a project has strong volunteer or community involvement. A federal employer identification number (FEIN) or state tax exemption is required. Funds will not be awarded to individuals
- Past award recipients have included nonprofits, educators, filmmakers, neighborhood associations, artists, chambers of commerce, researchers, and other affinity groups. Projects that are led by, empower, benefit, or engage communities that are underserved and/or overburdened are encouraged to apply
- Project Eligibility
- Projects must be within the Tampa Bay watershed. Applicants may submit up to two proposals, but only one proposal per organization may be awarded. Being listed as a project partner in a different organization’s application does not count against the two applications or award stipulations
- Projects must address one or more of the priorities listed in the Tampa Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)
- Clean Waters and Sediments
- Thriving Habitats and Abundant Wildlife
- Informed, Engaged, Responsible Community.
For more information, visit TBEP.
