2008 Grant Distribution Breakdown
 
 

Apalachicola Bay & River Keeper, Inc. -- $20,000
d/b/a Apalachicola Riverkeeper
Apalachicola, FL
First year of two year grant of $40,000 in support of staff and legal activities critical in advancing the protection and preservation of the Apalachicola River and Estuary.

Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Inc. -- $15,000
Gainesville, FL
Continued support of CCC’s Florida Coastal Policy Reform Initiative.

Chicago Zoological Society -- $20,000
Brookfield, IL
Support of the Florida Dolphin and Coastal Ecosystem Conservation Program.

Collier County Audubon Society, Inc. -- $25,000
Naples, FL
Third year support for enhanced environmental policy advocacy and conservation efforts in Southwest Florida.

The Conservation Fund -- $15,000
West Palm Beach, FL
Three Sisters Springs Project in Crystal River, Florida.

Conservation Trust for Florida, Inc. -- $8,000
Micanopy, FL
Organizational assistance to support the process of attaining full compliance with Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices.

University of Florida Foundation, Inc. -- $10,000
f/b/o North Florida Research and Education Center
Quincy, FL
A 1:1 challenge grant to increase ecological restoration by expanding the availability of land managers properly trained and certified for prescribed burning the the Natural Areas Training Academy.

Environment Florida Research & Policy Center -- $10,000
Tallahassee, FL
Support of the Campaign for Global Warming Solutions.

Florida Earth Foundation, Inc. -- $5,000
West Palm Beach, FL
Support for the Florida Land and Water Initiative.

Florida Ocean Alliance, Inc. -- $20,000
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Support of Phase 1: Laying the Groundwork for Developing an Ocean Management Plan for Florida.

Florida Oceanographic Society  -- $15,000
Stuart, FL
Three year grant of $45,000 to establish a long-term habitat restoration program highlighting oyster reef restoration throughout the St. Lucie Estuary.

Florida Paddling Trails Association -- $10,000
Tampa, FL
Support the development of an 'Environmental Awareness Program' and training program for Trail Keepers.


Florida Wildlife Federation -- $15,000
Tallahassee, FL
Partial support for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment, a necessary component in formulating a management control plan to address the rapid expansion of the Burmese python and other invasive exotic animals in south Florida.

Green Living & Energy Education, Inc. -- $10,000
Key West, FL
Multi-phase grant of $30,000 for organizational assistance and support to build an online 'green pages' directory to help connect the growing green-minded public and those who have made sustainability a part of their business.

Gulf Restoration Network -- $20,000
New Orleans, LA
Enhance public education and outreach efforts, including coordination of the Florida Nature Coast Coalition, to protect and preserve the pristine Nature Coast from destructive and inappropriate development.

Indian River Land Trust, Inc. -- $20,000
Vero Beach, FL
Third year of three year grant of $75,000 for IRLT·s efforts to protect environmentally important lands at risk for development in Indian River County.

         
       
         

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. -- $25,000
f/b/o Florida Coastal & Ocean Coalition
Miami Beach, FL
Second year of three year grant of $75,000 for the project to create greater accountability for Florida·s governmental leaders regarding coastal and ocean policy.

The Nature Conservancy -- $30,000
Altamonte Springs, FL
Grant to satisfy a required funding match for habitat restoration through the Florida Scrub-jay Fire Strike Team: bringing together federal, state, county and private entities to restore ecosystem health by facilitating prescribed burns on the Lake Wales ridge.

Putnam Land Conservancy -- $35,000
Palatka, FL
Two year grant of $70,000 for organizational assistance and project support for newly organized Land Conservancy in Putnam County.

Reef Relief -- $15,000
Key West, FL
Second year support of statewide coalition efforts to protect coral reefs.

Sarasota Bay Watch, Inc. -- $20,000
Longboat Key, FL
Organizational assistance and project support of efforts to preserve and restore the Sarasota Bay ecosystem through community education and citizen participation.

The Sierra Club Foundation -- $25,000
San Francisco, CA
Support of the phosphate mining component of the Florida Coastal Protection Campaign to safeguard Florida's coastal waters, estuaries and drinking water sources from damaging impacts of phosphate mining and processing.

Southwings, Inc. -- $10,000
Asheville, NC
2009 Conservation Flight Program for increased protection of watersheds, forests, and ecosystems of Florida.

Student Conservation Association, Inc. -- $5,000
Charlestown, NH
Continued support of Conservation Interns working to protect and restore Florida's natural and cultural resources.

Tall Timbers Research Station -- $15,000
Tallahassee, FL
Partial funding of efforts for determining economic valuations for ecosystem services provided by the Red Hills Region.

Trust for Public Land -- $15,000
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support for TPL's St. Johns River Initiative

         

Total Grants Paid: $428,000

 
 
 
 
 
2008 Report on Seven Year Grants
 
Second year of seven year, renewable grants, made by Directors· Initiative, subject to restrictions and conditions, for continuation of environmental activities in Florida.
 

1000 Friends of Florida, Inc. -- $10,000
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support of collaborative efforts to assist local grassroots organizations to address growth and development issues.

EarthJustice -- $10,000
Oakland, CA
Support of continuing efforts to safeguard and restore Florida's freshwater and coastal ecosystems.

Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. -- $6,000
f/b/o Florida Public Radio
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support of Florida Public Radio reports on Florida environmental issues.

National Audubon Society -- $10,000
d/b/a Audubon of Florida
Miami, FL
Support of efforts to involve staff and volunteer leaders in local land use and water resource planning processes for increased citizen participation.

         
       
         

National Parks Conservation Association -- $10,000
Washington, DC
Continued support of efforts to protect and restore Everglades National Park.

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. -- $10,000
New York, NY
Renewed support of NRDC's Everglades restoration efforts and related activities.

Tides Center -- $10,000
f/b/o Clean Water Network of Florida, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL
Continued support for CWN's projects to protect water resources in Florida.

Total Seven Year Grants Paid in 2008: $66,000        
         

Grand Total 2008 All Grants: $494,000