The Transition Assistance Fund supports fisheries that are working towards MSC certification through the MSC Improvement Program.
Applications open
Applications are open and accepted until 1 December 2025. You can download our Call for Proposals document below.
Eligibility
Fisheries in the MSC Improvement Program with verified action plans can apply for up to £50,000 to support the costs of implementing improvements as well as the costs associated with progress verification.
Available funding
Up to
£50,000
Duration of funding
Up to two years
Applications close
01 December 2025
23:59 hrs UTC
How to apply
If you are unsure who your representative is, you can email our Ocean Stewardship Fund team.
Previous grant recipients
Since 2020, we have awarded 31 grants and nearly £1.5 million in funding via the Ocean Stewardship Fund to fisheries in improvement projects in Indonesia, India, Mexico, South Africa, Peru, Nicaragua, New Zealand, and Australia.In 2024, £445,000 was awarded across nine fishery improvement projects.
Find out more
Ocean Stewardship Fund
Providing grants for fishery improvements and research into bycatch reduction, protecting marine habitats, and the effects of climate change.
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MSC Improvement Program
Supporting fisheries in FIPs that are committed to achieving MSC certification.
Pathway to Sustainability
Supporting fisheries in their efforts to improve their environmental performance and meet the MSC Fisheries Standard.