Sustainable Ocean Alliance Incorporated
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is a global nonprofit that empowers young ocean leaders, runs the Ocean Leaders Fellowship and micro-grants program, and supports ocean-focused startups and regional youth hubs to restore ocean health.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to medium ocean-focused projects or startups (often pilot-stage or youth-led) seeking modest project grants in support of ocean restoration, sustainable aquaculture, or local conservation solutions.
Good Fit
- • Project explicitly framed as an ‘ocean solutions’ or coastal restoration activity
- • Request size in the small grant range (~$5K–$15K)
- • US coastal or island-based work (examples include CA, AK, HI, FL, ME)
- • Early-stage innovation, pilot projects, or youth-led initiatives
- • Clear, measurable project outcome and short implementation timeline
Geography
Observed grants span multiple U.S. states across the two reported years (CA, AK, HI, FL, ME), indicating a multi-state footprint rather than a single-city focus.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported four distinct recipients in 2022 and two different recipients in 2024 (six unique recipients total across the two years), showing a moderate spread of independent grantees for a small grant program.
New Applicants
Recent years show new organizations receiving awards and no repeat grantees across the two-year window, which suggests new entrants can be funded; however, the lack of published application guidance means a clear pathway for unfamiliar applicants is not documented.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
