Coastal Quest
Coastal Quest (the Organization) is a nonprofit organization working collaboratively with partners to build resilient coastal communities in California. Our Mission is to accelerate solutions, building resilient coastal communities for people, nature, and the climate.Coastal Quest is committed to catalyzing positive change by placing communities at the forefront of climate resilience and adaptation efforts. By embracing the principles of community-driven solutions and public-private partnership, our organization aims to build a more sustainable and resilient future for coastal regions, where the strengths and voices of local communities are central to shaping and implementing effective solutions to the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring coastal ecosystems are sustained and provide the multiple benefits and value that communities care about.
Source: IRS Filing · 2024
Ideal Applicant
California-based organizations working on coastal resilience, marine protected area outreach, nature-based resilience, or community-driven coastal projects seeking small-to-midsize program or project grants.
Good Fit
- • Project focused on MPA outreach, coastal resilience, or nature-based solutions in California.
- • Project scale and budget consistent with past grants (roughly $6K–$70K, many grants clustered in the $5K–$50K range).
- • Community-driven partnerships or local implementation capacity in California coastal communities.
- • Clear public engagement, education, or pilot project components that align with outreach priorities.
Geography
Observed giving is overwhelmingly California-focused (97% of dollars), with only tiny shares to Oregon and Alaska; the footprint is effectively local/state-level.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct recipients (20 grants) with 19 new grantees, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set in the observed year despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence strongly suggests new entrants can access funding: 19 of 20 grantees in the latest year were new. Although no formal application guidelines were published, a public website and program/small-grants email contacts are available.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
