Yes. You can apply for one ERG each calendar year. The reapplication process is not as involved as the initial grant and takes less time.

Per IRS regulations, it is mandatory you retain proof of how the ERG has been spent, or we are obligated to ask you to repay the grant. In addition, we will contact you six months after disbursement to verify the grant funds were used for the stated purpose listed in the ERG application.

At this time, we only offer ERGs to fishermen based along the California coast.

We frequently receive this feedback. We do understand and hear the concern, however, we operate a non-profit providing grants to for-profit entities (i.e., private fishing businesses). The IRS requires us to justify our ERG program. Thus, our grant-making process must be as rigorous as a commercial loan application. As long as grant funds are used for a stated purpose that fits our mission, the Euphotic Foundation will not ask you to repay the grant, but we have to be certain grants are funding legitimate individuals, businesses, and purposes. We collect personal information for the sole purpose of assessing your grant application. We do not use your information for any other reason and it is maintained on a secure grant application platform – Submittable. If you have additional questions about this, you may contact us directly at grants@euphoticfoundation.org.

The ERG helps support fishermen with business operating costs. The HG is available to ERG recipients that have sudden personal financial needs such as for housing or medical expenses.

No. Only applicants that were approved for an ERG can apply for an HG.

You can apply directly on our “Grants” page on the Euphotic website www.euphoticfoundation.org. The completion timeline depends on how fast we receive all the documents necessary for us to make a thorough assessment of your application. From start to finish, including the site visit and payment, the process can take approximately two months.