Program Overview

A brand born at the beach, Corona has been on a continuous journey to help protect nature and eliminate plastic pollution, both through its business and on the beaches it calls home. With recent studies revealing that 80% of plastic in the ocean comes from rivers, Corona is taking a proactive approach to help stop the problem at the source.

That’s why in 2022, Oceanic Global has joined forces with Corona to launch a global interception program featuring locally-led grants that intercept plastic before it has the chance to enter the ocean or wind up on its shores. The river interception grants fund not only the elimination of plastic pollution from riverine environments, but will also help to restore vital ecosystems, support coastal communities, and protect paradise — for years to come.

The river interception grants are intended to catalyze the growth and maximize the impact of existing projects, as well as to help kick-start new projects aligned with its mission. The grant applications are open to the public, with smaller organizations in need of support prioritized.

The river interception program is part of Oceanic Global and Corona’s larger multi-year partnership that endeavors to further Corona’s efforts to protect the world’s oceans, waterways, natural paradises and beaches from plastic pollution. The grant is fully funded by Corona and made possible through Oceanic Global’s existing Grant program.

Oceanic Global’s Grant program is dedicated to supporting projects and communities most vulnerable to climate change in implementing lasting solutions catered to local and environmental needs. As an international non-profit organization, Oceanic Global equitably distributes Grants through a process of meticulous sourcing and vetting, onboarding and project management, and impact assessment.