About Gulf of Mexico Alliance
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance funds science-driven coastal and marine conservation, restoration, and resilience projects across the Gulf region, prioritizing ecological and economic health of Gulf estuaries, bays and fisheries. Grants favor research institutions, state agencies, regional conservation NGOs, and collaborative partnerships that advance habitat restoration, fisheries management, and hurricane recovery/resilience. The foundation frequently supports applied science, monitoring, and capacity-building initiatives that inform regional policy and restoration efforts.
Focus Areas
Restoration and resilience of Gulf estuaries, wetlands, and barrier islandsApplied marine science and monitoring led by research institutions and universitiesFisheries management and regional fisheries commission supportHurricane recovery, disaster preparedness, and equitable emergency managementRegional conservation partnerships and bay/ watershed-focused NGOs (e.g., Galveston Bay, Barataria-Terrebonne)
Who They Fund
coastal communities in the Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of Americacommercial and recreational fishers / fishing-dependent workers
About Gulf of Mexico Alliance
A defining feature of Gulf of Mexico Alliance grantmaking is its sustained support for Gulf-wide ecological and economic health, with awards reaching universities, state agencies, fisheries bodies, and conservation groups. The largest recent grant listed is $291,147 to The Water Institute in Baton Rouge for work tied to the Gulf of America, and the same theme also appears in major awards to Morehouse SWCD in Bastrop and Mississippi State University in Mississippi State. That pattern suggests a funder focused on applied coastal and marine work rather than general operating support. The portfolio connects research, restoration, and management. Grants support habitat and estuary protection, fisheries-related coordination, hurricane recovery, and resilience work across the Gulf region. Recipients include the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and the Florida Housing Coalition. The foundation’s mix of public institutions and regional nonprofits shows a preference for projects that can inform policy, restoration practice, and emergency preparedness across multiple Gulf states. Recent awards also show repeat support for several organizations over multiple years, including The Water Institute of the Gulf, Mississippi State University, Galveston Bay Foundation, Pontchartrain Conservancy, and University of Southern Mississippi.
What Gulf of Mexico Alliance Funds
In applied coastal science, Gulf of Mexico Alliance backed The Water Institute of the Gulf with $192,365 in 2024 and $291,147 in 2025 for work tied to the ecological and economic health of the Gulf. Mississippi State University received $67,816 in 2024 and $201,504 in 2025 for the same broad purpose, pointing to a steady emphasis on research institutions. For regional conservation and watershed work, the foundation gave $55,271 in 2023, $39,626 in 2024, $33,776 in 2024, and $29,948 in 2025 to Galveston Bay Foundation in Kemah. Pontchartrain Conservancy in Metairie received $38,764 in 2024 and $22,168 in 2023. These awards align with bay- and estuary-focused conservation. Hurricane recovery appears as a distinct line of support: Barataria Terrebonne Estuary Foundation in Thibodaux received $26,950 in 2024 to aid in hurricane recovery. The Florida Aquarium and Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management, both in Tampa, were also funded in 2025 for Gulf-related work.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$10.9M
Total Revenue
$5.3M
Total Expenses
$5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $17K and $39K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$17K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$39K
Geographic Reach
Regional9 states funded
About 14% of grants go to recipients in LA.
Funding intensity
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