Call for Projets
Reef Partner Program
Developing a Coral Reef Conservation Project with The Coral Planters
Application deadline: October 31, 2025
Accepted languages: French and English
Geographic areas: Worldwide
Who we are
Founded in 2017 and recognized as being of public interest, The Coral Planters is a French non-profit association dedicated to the protection and restoration of coral reefs.
Our work is based on three pillars:
- Participatory restoration: implementing marine conservation programs with committed local partners.
- Awareness and education: educating and mobilizing local and international communities about coral reefs and the threats they face.
- Applied science: developing restoration protocols and contributing to scientific knowledge, directly aligned with the needs of field partners.
The Reef Partner Program
Through the Reef Partner Program, The Coral Planters builds strong alliances with local organizations that wish to develop coral reef conservation projects.
Our vision: growing together by combining expertise, experience, networks, and resources.
Since 2017, we have collaborated with several field partners and offer personalized and long-term support, including:
- Technical and scientific support: sharing expertise, monitoring protocols, and educational tools.
- Financial support: co-designing models adapted to local needs (fundraising, sponsorship, coral adoption programs, grants).
- Communication & awareness: promoting the project to the general public and donors, creating content, and running outreach campaigns.
- Organizational strengthening: providing administrative and governance guidance to structure and sustain activities.
- Long-term partnership: a commitment without predefined time limits.
Key information
- Application deadline: October 31, 2025
- Languages accepted: French and English
- Submission: via the online Reef Partner Program application form (link to be provided at launch)
Who can apply?
This call is open exclusively to:
- Legally registered local organizations,
- Working in conservation, restoration, awareness, or applied scientific research on coral reefs.
Eligible organizations may:
- Launch a new conservation project, or
- Strengthen / expand an existing program.
Geographic scope
Projects may be implemented in any ocean worldwide, specifically in tropical and subtropical regions hosting coral reef ecosystems.
Selection criteria
- Applications must be submitted by a legally registered local organization.
- Projects must address a concrete issue related to coral reefs.
- Involvement of local coastal communities is required.
- The project must be led by a clearly identified, motivated, and committed project manager.
How to propose your project ?
Applications are submitted via our dedicated form, accessible below via the “I’m applying” button.
Before submitting your application, you can download the PDF version, allowing you to review the questions and prepare your answers and necessary documents: Download the PDF document
Contact
For any questions about the call for proposals or the application process, please contact: sebastien@thecoralplanters.org
We look forward to discovering your projects and joining forces to build ambitious and sustainable solutions for the protection and restoration of coral reefs.
