The pipeline that puts boats on the water.
Fathom Restoration's startup capital and Year One operations are funded by a documented pipeline of federal, state, foundation, and corporate grants. Every grant we pursue, every award we close, every dollar we deploy — published here.
The grants we're pursuing right now.
Each line below represents an active or scheduled application targeting our $1.49M startup capital target and our $1.91M annual operating budget.
Up to $500K — Clean Water Act non-point source pollution control. Direct alignment with our water quality mission. Application targeted Q3 2026.
$3M pool — Great Salt Lake watershed restoration. Our submerged-vehicle work directly supports watershed health. Active outreach.
Up to $500K — Water management and conservation grants. Our recoveries protect drinking water sources. Targeting Q4 2026.
Up to $2M — National Fish and Wildlife Foundation conservation grants. Strong fit with veteran-founded mission. Submission Q4 2026.
$120K / year in free advertising — available to verified 501(c)(3)s. Apply upon IRS determination. Drives donor and volunteer acquisition.
Varies — multiple EPA grant programs aligned with our work. Continuous evaluation; will apply to each as eligibility opens.
Every dollar accounted for. Every line item published.
$766K combined — vessels, dive equipment, transport trucks, ROV, hydraulic lift systems, HazMat containment.
$795K projected — full operational team including Dive Safety Officer, 2 certified divers, captain, CDL HazMat driver, grant writer.
$498.5K six-month operational reserve to ensure mission continuity and demonstrate grantor-required cash position.
Ongoing diver re-certification, USCG license renewals, HazMat training, and crew development — budgeted annually.
Per-operation fuel, consumables, water testing, disposal fees, and HazMat materials — tracked per recovery.
General liability, marine, HazMat transport, and professional liability insurance plus annual audit and legal counsel.
Considering us for a grant?
We're ready for diligence. Our Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Document Retention Policy, signed Organizational Meeting Minutes, IRS Form 1023 filing, full operating budget, and grant pipeline are all available on request.
Email us with your foundation or agency name, the grant program you're considering us for, and any specific documentation needs. We respond within 48 hours with a complete diligence packet.
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Fathom Restoration is the only Utah nonprofit positioned to recover submerged vehicles. Aligned grantors and donors decide whether this work happens.