2022 Grant Recipient ($18,000): With the mission to protect public access, promote responsible use, and preserve the traditions of Masonboro Island, this grant will support ferry costs for student field trips.
2025 Grant Recipient ($45,000): Funding will support the Island Explorers (ILX) program, a science-based field trip for New Hanover County fifth-graders that provides hands-on learning about Masonboro Island and coastal conservation, inspiring the next generation of NC coastal stewards.