Quick Facts
California's WHALE TAIL Grant Program, administered by the California Coastal Commission, funds coastal and marine education programs for K-12 students across California. Named for the iconic whale tail specialty license plate, the program has distributed millions to California coastal education since 1997.
What This Grant Funds
WHALE TAIL grants fund coastal and marine science education programs, ocean literacy curriculum, field investigations at California beaches and coastal habitats, and teacher professional development. Programs must connect students to California's coastal and marine environments.
Who Is Eligible
- California K-12 schools and school districts
- Nonprofit organizations serving California K-12 students
- Tribal programs and organizations serving tribal youth (separate award category)
- Programs must focus on coastal or marine education for California students
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