gulf star

The Gulf Star Program is a unique public-private partnership that leverages contributions from agencies and businesses.

Gulf Star provides funding for projects that support healthy beaches, clean waters, productive ecosystems, and thriving coastal communities. All projects in the Gulf Star Program accomplish actions identified by the Alliance’s Priority Issue Teams and Cross-Team Initiatives in the Governors’ Action Plan for Healthy and Resilient Coasts.

To learn more about becoming a Gulf Star partner, contact Becky Ginn, GOMA Development Director .

What are the benefits to participating as a Gulf Star partner?

Gulf Star partners are the supporting members of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance’s network of partnerships in a coordinated effort to address the most important issues facing the Gulf region.

How do I become a Gulf Star partner?

To learn more about becoming a Gulf Star partner, contact Becky Ginn, GOMA Development Director .

How are Gulf Star projects developed?

Gulf of Mexico Alliance Priority Issue Teams develops project concepts that address specific actions from the Gulf of Mexico Alliance’s Governors’ Action Plan IV for Healthy and Resilient Coasts and then matches them to funds from our Gulf Star partners.

How do I apply for grants under the Gulf Star Program?

Join a Priority Issue Team! All Gulf Star proposals are solicited through the Priority Issue Teams and awardees are expected to be contributing members of the Team. Joining a team is easy – visit our Join A Team page to begin receiving email updates, notices for Team calls, relevant workshops, and funding opportunities.