
The Associated Students Coastal Fund is a student-supported, student-led funding organization whose Mission is to protect, enhance and restore the greater UCSB coastline through preservation, education, open access, research, and restoration.
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Winter Quarter has been busy here at Coastal Fund. We funded 9 projects for a total of $82,208. That means there’s a ton of new internship opportunities, so head on over to the Opportunities page and see if there’s something there for you!
Our Third Annual Photo Contest was a great success! Coastal Fund received 42 submissions that featured shoreline trash treasures. This year’s winners are 1st Place: Lizz Redd, 2nd Place: Dad Roux-Michollet, 3rd Place: Stuart Halewood.
1st Place Lizz Redd

2nd Place Dad Roux-Michollet

3rd Place Stuart Halewood

The Coastal Fund would like to thank everyone who attended our 10-year anniversary reception at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on May 15. The event was made possible by all of our wonderful supporters, and was dubbed a great success by our staff, guests, and particularly our speakers, Michael Hanrahan and Doreen Farr. Check out our 10-year anniversary recap, featured in the SB Independent!
The Coastal Fund received $508,475.42 from 56 proposals this past Fall 2008 Winter 2009 and Spring 2009 Annual Funding Cycle. This is by-and-large the largest amount requested from the Coastal Fund and with the passage of the Students Initiative, the student Board of Directors awarded a total of $294,275.70 to projects and programs that best fit the Coastal Fund Mission and Principals
Click here to learn more about our funded projects.
Participate in Coastal Service and receive up to $250 for student group participation. Activities include beach and street clean ups, restoration and tree planting.