Carbon to Sea Ripple Impact Travel Grant Application

Ripple Impact Travel Grants are designed to empower marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) leaders from underrepresented geographies working to advance ocean policy across the globe.

As ocean-based climate research accelerates, it’s critical that science and governance decisions are informed by diverse perspectives. These travel grants aim to enable increased inclusion and equitable participation in key decision-making forums through providing support for travel to global climate and ocean governance conferences and meetings.

Expenses such as the following can be covered:

  • Airfare to the event
  • Lodging
  • Ground transportation during the event
  • Reimbursable meals and incidentals during travel (up to U.S. Department of State Per Diem recommendations)
  • Misc. fees, such as registration and visa fees
  • Other related travel expenses
Before applying, please download and fill out this Proposed Travel Budget form

Final award amounts will be made at the discretion of the Carbon to Sea team. Grants will be made on a rolling basis; please highlight any timing needs in your application.

For any questions about the application process, please contact info@carbontosea.org.

Selection Criteria

Evaluation of applications will be based on the following criteria:

  • Potential impact on ocean policy or science: Does applicant’s work directly impact global, national, or regional policy and science?
  • Underrepresented geography: Does applicant add to the diverse perspectives or underrepresented backgrounds at the event and/or have a broader impact?
  • Demonstrated need & budget: Is the travel budget clear, reasonable, and well-justified?

Current Opportunities

Carbon to Sea is currently accepting travel grant applications to support travel to the following events:

  • Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and Protocol | London, UK | October 5 – 9, 2026
  • UNFCCC COP31 | Antalya, Türkiye | November 9 – 20, 2026
  • And other key global climate, ocean governance, and ocean science events that are being held within six months of the application.

Apply Now

Before applying, please download and fill out this Proposed Travel Budget form
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If so, please provide details. If not, please describe how you will obtain them.
Carbon to Sea advocates for responsible scientific research, meaningful community engagement, responsible regulatory frameworks, and greater public and private funding for marine carbon removal (mCDR). Please describe your professional background and how your participation will contribute towards this mission, including any events or are organizing or speaking at.
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