Oceanic Global x Corona's 100 Beaches Grant Initiative

Program Overview

For the past 100 years, Corona has been synonymous with the beach. But at the same time, with each passing year, the very beaches that have inspired the brand since the beginning, have continued to decline. In the last century of celebrating beach culture, we’ve learned that beaches are so much more than beautiful views and sand beneath our feet—and that protecting paradise means not only protecting the places we love, but also the nature and surroundings that keeps them alive.

In honor of Corona’s 100-year anniversary, Oceanic Global and Corona have launched the 100 Beaches Grant Initiative. A complement to Corona’s Beach 100 campaign, the grant initiative is designed to protect and restore— protect beaches and the ecosystems they depend on from current risks of destruction, and restore their health by building biodiversity and resilience to help keep them thriving for years to come.

Background

The grant is fully funded by Corona and made possible through Oceanic Global’s Grant program, dedicated to supporting projects and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis in implementing solutions catered to localized 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.

Impact to Date

River Cleanup Grant Impact 2022 - 2025

19

Rivers Intercepted

604,494

Kg of Plastic Intercepted

40

Jobs Created

FAQs

The 100 Beaches Grant Initiative is a global grant program launched by Oceanic Global and long-time partner Corona in honor of Corona’s 100-year anniversary and to complement its 100 Beaches campaign. It is designed to protect our Ocean, uplift coastal communities, and scale grassroots solutions for a more resilient future. Its primary objectives are to protect beaches and the ecosystems they depend on from current risks of destruction, and restore their health by building biodiversity and resilience for years to come

The 100 Beaches Grant is fully funded by Corona.

The grant supports projects with a direct impact on beach health and marine ecosystems, falling under a “Protect & Restore” framework. Key focus areas include:

Plastic Pollution and Marine Debris: Such as beach cleanup and prevention programs, or river interception systems for plastic
Coastal & Climate Resilience: Addressing issues like blue carbon, coastal erosion, and sea-level rise through projects like living shorelines, green infrastructure, beach nourishment, and dune restoration
Habitat Restoration and Biodiversity Preservation: Including Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), coral reef restoration, mangrove and seagrass restoration, invasive species removal, and species recovery and conservation hatcheries

The grants are disbursed through two tiers:

Micro-Grants: For one-year projects requesting between $5,000 and $15,000.
Multi-Year Grants: For multi-year projects seeking between $50,000 and $100,000.

Eligible applicants must be credible and legally registered organizations, such as NGOs, community associations, or academic/research institutions, with a demonstrated capacity to implement the proposed activities.

An application form for Micro-Grants will be available on the Oceanic Global website. Multi-Year grant projects will be sourced by Oceanic Global directly, but you can nominate a project via Oceanic Global’s website for review. Applications are open until end-of-day on 13 October 2025.

Successful applications will include a clear and feasible implementation plan, measurable outcomes, a sound budget, and strong potential for environmental and community impact. The evaluation criteria are structured and tailored for each tier (Micro vs. Multi-Year Grants).

For additional questions, please reach out to grants@oceanic.globlal

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