GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE
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The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, having distributed a total of $1.7 million across 46 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS AND WISE USE OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GULF OF AMERICA THROUGH ALIGNED AND COOPERATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SHARING AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
2
Cultural awareness
Environmental education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
$15.4M
17%
THE RAND CORPORATION
$9M
10%
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM
$7.4M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$38.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$85.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE?
No. GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE give?
GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, THE RAND CORPORATION, and MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CONSORTIUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE?
GULF OF MEXICO ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.