We finally shipped the new Project Anchor Down website. It looks simple. Getting it there was not. This was a full rebuild. New structure, new layouts, new copy, new assets. We reworked navigation so you can actually find things, tightened the brand so it feels like one voice, and tuned performance so pages load fast on a shaky cell signal. We checked color contrast, alt text, keyboard navigation, and mobile breakpoints. Then we did it again because little details kept showin

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about funding, so here’s a clear snapshot of everything Project Anchor Down offers right now—and how it works. First, a quick note on availability Most of our grants are released as funds allow . That means we open cycles when we have active support from donors and partner grants, and we pace awards to stay responsible. If a cycle pauses, it is because we are aligning incoming donations with outgoing commitments. We will always say so up

The Wayfinder Grant backs ambitious, practical projects that move ocean work from idea to reality. Use it to run a focused field campaign, build a working prototype, publish a clean dataset, or ship a public guide that others can use. Award:  $5,000 per project What we fund Field pilots that answer a clear question or close a data gap Hardware or software prototypes for monitoring, mapping, or outreach Community partnerships that produce a concrete tool, exhibit, or training

The Anchor Fellow is a focused fellowship for a student or early-career professional who is ready to lead. You will design and deliver a small but strong project that others can use. Think field pilots, open methods, clean datasets, tools, or public guides that move ocean work forward. Award:  TBD. We will announce the amount before the next cycle. Build a lean, honest budget that gets the job done. What you will do Scope a clear problem and build a usable solution Coordinate

The Coastal Steward Grant is a quick boost for small projects that protect local coasts. Use it to run a focused cleanup, build a simple outreach piece, or collect a few useful data points that guide the next step. What we fund Cleanup supplies: gloves, bags, grabbers, buckets Simple signage or handouts that explain “storm drain to reef” Basic water or litter survey materials Local transit or modest rideshare for volunteers Small refreshments for volunteers, non-alcoholic onl

The Blue Horizon Grant backs cross-disciplinary projects that push ideas a step farther than talk. Think prototypes, pilot programs, and public tools that help people protect and understand our ocean. Award:  TBD. We will announce the amount before the next cycle. Plan a lean, honest budget that gets your project over the line. What we fund Field pilots that turn a concept into a working test Simple hardware or software prototypes for monitoring, mapping, or outreach Communit

The Ambassador Grant is a small, fast grant to help you host a simple event, make a useful outreach piece, or kick off a campus initiative. It is meant to remove tiny roadblocks so you can get people moving. What we fund Printing flyers, posters, and handouts Basic supplies for a tabling event or classroom visit Cleanup materials like gloves and bags Local transit or modest rideshare to and from the activity Small refreshments for volunteers, non-alcoholic only Simple props o

The Explorer Grant supports small, high-impact projects that get you into the field and bring back something others can use. Mapping, monitoring, storytelling, tools, or training that moves ocean and reef work forward. Award:  TBD. We will announce the amount before the next cycle. Plan a lean budget that gets the job done. What we fund Targeted fieldwork that fills a clear data gap Simple tools that make field teams faster or safer Community science and education projects ti

This $500 micro-grant is for students who are already assisting on a research project and need a little help to move the work forward. Think small but essential. The kind of purchases or field time that unlock the next data point, the next figure, or the final polish on a poster. What this grant can cover Consumables and small lab supplies tied to your assigned task Instrument fees, sample processing, or shipping Local field travel and day costs for data collection Poster pri

We set aside small grants to help students turn a clear idea into real work. The Student Mini-Grant is a $500 award for projects that make a dent in ocean and reef challenges, whether that is careful data collection, a simple tool, or an outreach piece that helps your community understand the problem. What we fund Research supplies and small equipment needed to collect or analyze data Field or local travel tied directly to the project Printing and materials for education exhi