Oceans 5 makes direct grants, leverages matching grants, provides in-kind services and shares strategic guidance – all to support our grantees. We focus on projects and campaigns to constrain overfishing and to establish marine reserves. We are inspired by projects that are globally significant and strategic, particularly if they provide tangible and lasting benefits to coastal communities and the world’s oceans. We prefer projects that engage multiple organizations working toward common objectives over discrete periods of time. We welcome the opportunity to work with potential grantees to help develop ideas and strategies.
Oceans 5 is an international funders collaborative comprised of Partners and Members who help identify, assess and approve projects for investment. They also remain engaged in project oversight and implementation. The collaborative is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that manages more than $400 million in annual giving. RPA provides staff support and financial management services for a small fee.
Oceans 5 Partners provide between $1 million and $2 million annually for a minimum of 3 years. Members provide significant support for individual projects, $500,000 or more annually. Both Partners and Members serve on the Board of Advisors, while Partners maintain the authority to approve projects and govern the organization. Oceans 5 also provides guidance to other philanthropies interested in marine conservation.
