What does OKF mean in NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

The Otto Kinne Foundation is an organization focused on developing and promoting marine environmental research and conservation. It was founded in 1997 by Dr. Otto Kinne, a renowned marine biologist and environmentalist. The organization provides financial support to individuals, projects, and institutions conducting research that will help protect ocean habitats and resources, as well as educate people about the importance of a healthy marine environment.

Most funding from the Otto Kinne Foundation is available to non-profit organizations, academic researchers, teachers and education programs, government agencies, and members of the public who are actively engaged in projects related to the protection of ocean habitats or resources. Applications from private businesses are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Individuals or institutions wishing to apply for funding from the Otto Kinne Foundation must first submit a letter of interest outlining their project proposal and detailing how it will benefit ocean conservation efforts. If approved, then applicants will be invited to formally submit an application for review and consideration.

In determining whether or not to award funding for any given project, the Otto Kinne Foundation reviews multiple criteria such as relevance to its mission statement; potential impact on ocean ecosystems; quality of scientific research plan; soundness of proposed management plan; demonstrated commitment to responsible ethics; organization's track record; potential sustainability of results; degree of collaboration with other partners; capacity building plans; and budget breakdown.

Over the years, projects supported by funding from the Otto Kinne foundation have ranged widely in scope - they include coral reef monitoring/assessment efforts in Caribbean countries like Jamaica & Barbados; establishing permanent Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) off Pacific islands like Palau & Guam; seagrass restoration initiatives in Madagascar & Mozambique; bycatch reduction initiatives along West African coasts involving local fishing communities; plastic pollution prevention/reduction activities like beach cleanups in Indonesia & Mexico etc.

Grants provided by the Otto Kinne Foundation are awarded worldwide with priority given to projects located within coastal regions or marine areas located within developing countries or low-income nations with limited resources for conserving their natural environments. Geographically larger projects focusing on broader topics such as global climate change may also be considered depending upon their merit and relevance.

Grants generally range between US$ 2,000 – $20, 000 per year depending upon availability of funds and final approval via board review process after evaluation of applications received during each round of submissions deadlines occurring throughout each year..

Deadlines for submission vary according to region - although generally speaking all applications must be received no later than mid-December each year depending upon specific call cycles being opened at that time for particular geographic regions or themes being targeted yearly..

Yes - all applications must be written in English so that they can be effectively evaluated by staff at the foundation’s headquarters located in Hamburg Germany.