Ocean Reef Conservation Association Incorporated
Official site for the Ocean Reef Conservation Association (Key Largo, FL). The nonprofit protects and preserves marine environments, awards scholarships for environmental/marine studies, and issues grants to conservation organizations. The site includes grant application downloads, a board page, and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Florida-based marine or coastal conservation nonprofit (including coral-reef, wildlife rehabilitation, park friends groups, or marine research organizations) with an established track record and programs tied to local Florida waters.
Good Fit
- • Primary program focus on marine conservation, coral restoration, or coastal habitat protection.
- • Located in Florida or delivering demonstrable impact in Florida waters.
- • Prior grant experience or credible project outcomes to document.
- • Capacity to provide the requested application form and follow-up reporting.
- • Existing relationships or collaborations with local park/reef organizations.
Geography
Observed grants are overwhelmingly Florida-focused across multiple years (about 98% of dollars to in-state recipients), with only occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
Each year the funder supports around fifteen distinct independent charities and the list includes a range of marine and conservation organizations (e.g., coral restoration groups, regional labs, bird rehabilitation, park friends groups), with a mix of returning and new recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows roughly five new grantees each year and a publicly posted grant application form and contact details on the website, indicating that unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
