2026 Grant Recipient ($45,794): To support an 8-week, full-time paid summer internship for a Cape Fear Community College Marine Technology student and provide coverage of transportation and meal costs that would otherwise prevent participating youth from accessing NCCF programming.
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Since 1982, the Federation has been in the field restoring miles of coastline; training and educating students, adults, and communities to take actions that result in cleaner coastal waters and advocating for an accessible, healthy, productive coast.
Created to give a united voice to the need for long-term coastal management, the Federation remains a collaborative, grassroots organization at its heart and brings together traditional and nontraditional organizations, government agencies, and businesses in order to achieve what is best for the North Carolina coast and to leave a legacy of clean water for future generations.
The Federation has 16,000 supporters and reaches almost 300,000 people directly each year.
Total funds awarded:
$45,794Years Awarded:
2026
$45,794
$45,794