Applications are now open
We are accepting applications for the 2026/27 Ocean Stewardship Fund grant round.
Before you apply
Please review the eligibility, deadline and application guidance for the relevant fund below before beginning an application.
Applicants are encouraged to contact their local MSC representative for guidance. For general queries, please contact the OSF team.
Transition Assistance Fund
Supports fisheries that are verified as improving towards MSC certification through the MSC Improvement Program.
Status
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline
23:59 UTC, 1 December 2026
Funding amount
Up to £50,000
Duration
Up to two years
Science and Research Fund
Status
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline
23:59 UTC, 18 October 2026
Funding amount
Up to GBP 50,000
Duration
Up to two years
Recertification Assistance Fund
Status
OPEN – ROLLING APPLICATIONS
Deadline
Rolling. Apply within 12 months of publication of the Public Certification Report.
Funding amount
£30,000 or 75% of the CAB’s reassessment costs (whichever is lower)
Duration
One-off payment
Student Research Grants
Status
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline
23:59 UTC, 28 February 2027
Funding amount
Up to £10,000
Duration
Up to 12 months
Application queries
If you are unsure who your representative is, you can email our Ocean Stewardship Fund team.
Find out more
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.