TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS

Because grants are described as by preselection, organizations should prioritize relationship-building, referrals, and partnerships with intermediary organizations or visible collaborators rather than submitting unsolicited proposals; align proposals tightly with the foundation's program areas (education, ocean science, technology access, health, community) and emphasize capacity for restricted-purpose or multi-year work; use the published website and general inquiry contacts for initial introductions, and pursue introductions through shared partners, regional networks, or intermediaries.

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024