Eligibility and funding opportunities
If you are interested in applying for any of the funds below, please contact your MSC representative or email the Ocean Stewardship Fund Team.Transition Assistance Fund
Supports fisheries that are verified as improving towards MSC certification through the MSC Improvement Program.
Status
Closed
Eligibility
Fisheries in the MSC Improvement Program
Funding amount
Up to GBP 50,000
Duration
Up to 2 years
Science and Research Fund
Status
Closed.
Eligibility
Projects linked to MSC certified fisheries
Funding amount
Up to GBP 50,000
Duration
Closed. Click for last year’s guidance.
Recertification Assistance Fund
Status
Open
Eligibility
MSC certified fisheries preparing for second and subsequent recertifications.
Funding amount
GBP 30,000 or 75% of the CAB’s reassessment costs (whichever is lower)
Duration
One-off payment.
Student Research Grants
Status
Closed.
Eligibility
Postgraduate students (PhD and MSC) working with MSC engaged fisheries.
Funding amount
Up to GBP 10,000
Duration
Up to 2 years
How to apply
If you are unsure who your representative is, you can email our Ocean Stewardship Fund team.
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Ocean Stewardship Fund
Providing grants for fishery improvements and research.
Our Impact Projects
View all the projects funded by the Ocean Stewardship Fund annual grants.
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MSC Improvement Program
Supporting fisheries in FIPs that are committed to achieving certification.