Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting marine research and biology. Its mission focuses on advancing knowledge and conservation efforts related to marine ecosystems. The foundation primarily serves researchers and institutions engaged in marine studies, providing grants to individuals and organizations involved in marine research projects. It operates with a strong commitment to environmental conservation, particularly in the context of oceanic ecosystems. The foundation's funding activities are concentrated in California, reflecting a regional focus on marine research initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small California-based marine research projects or early-career researchers seeking modest project support and able to submit a concise letter application by the stated March 31 deadline.
Good Fit
- • Project is located in California and is explicitly marine or marine-biology research.
- • Request is modest (roughly $1,000–$5,000) for a discrete research activity or fellowship.
- • Applicant can submit a letter-style application and meet an annual March 31 deadline.
- • Applicant is an individual researcher or a small local research group rather than a large national institution.
Geography
All observed grants across the available years were made to recipients in California, with the foundation's giving concentrated in a single state.
Recipient Variety
Each observed year shows roughly 19–23 distinct recipients and across years most grantees appear independent and varied (many individual researchers), indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Multi-year behavior shows a high rate of new grantees (21 new recipients in 2024 and similar patterns earlier) and the filings include explicit letter-application instructions and a March 31 deadline, supporting a realistic path for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
