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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, established the Ocean Fund in 1996 to support marine conservation organisations in preserving the world's oceans. The mission of the Ocean Fund is to support
efforts to restore and maintain a healthy marine environment, minimise the impact of human activity on this environment and promote awareness of ocean and coastal issues and respect for marine life. |
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Ocean Fund grants are made annually to a variety of non-profit groups and institutions conducting activities directly related to marine conservation. These activities cover ocean science and conservation projects that relate to climate change, key marine species, technology and the targeted education of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stakeholders and communities. Over USD 9 million has been awarded to organisations since the fund's inception.
Annual grants usually average between USD 20,000 and USD 40,000. Grants are made for one calendar year only.
Letters of interest and formal proposals are requested by RCCL invitation only.
Past Ocean Fund Grant Announcements
APPLYING FOR AN OCEAN FUND GRANT
The Process:
The Ocean Fund Award selection process is by invitation only.
Ongoing:
Enquiry e-mails may be sent toOceanFund@rccl. com with a short description of your organisation's history, mission, programmes and link to your website within the body of the e-mail (attachments will not be reviewed). Due to the volume of e-mail enquiries, only organisations being considered for invitation will receive correspondence.
February - April 2010:
Organisations are reviewed for potential invitation to submit a letter of interest to Ocean Fund. Invitations to submit an initial letter of interest will be sent to selected organisations on 29th April.
May 2010
Letters of interest are due by 30 May and must include the project's objectives in the areas of climate change, key marine species, technology and/or the targeted education of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stakeholders and communities as applicable, and the long-term conservation impact.
June 2010
Letters of Interest are reviewed and prioritised based on long-term conservation impact and focus within the following categories: climate change, key marine species, technology and the targeted education of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. stakeholders and communities. A committee of experts will be assembled to review the letters of interest and establish the request for proposal nominee list.
A request for proposals and an Ocean Fund Grant Template will be e-mailed to all nominated organisations, based on the committee's recommendations by 30th June 2009.
July – 15th September 2010:
Complete Ocean Fund Grant proposals (using the template provided) are due by 15th September 2010, 18:00 hrs EST. Should you have questions please review our FAQ section (coming soon), if you still need assistance please contact us at OceanFund@rccl.com .
December 2010:
A committee of marine conservation experts and cruise line executives meets to evaluate the proposals.
January 2011:
Grant notification letters are sent to all applicants.
Coming Soon...
Frequently Asked Questions
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