Apply for fisheries funding

Applications for the Ocean Stewardship Fund 2024-25 are now closed.

The Ocean Stewardship Fund offers grants to fisheries that are MSC certified or in improvement projects.

We want to increase the number of sustainable fisheries worldwide by funding innovative research and supporting fisheries at all stages on their path to sustainability.

We commit 5% of annual royalties from MSC certified product sales to the fund and combine these with third-party donations.

To date, we have mobilised over USD $11 million. Of this, over $6.6 million has been allocated to over 140 fisheries and research projects to help fisheries adopt and implement practices that protect the ocean and minimise impacts on the marine environment.

Funding available

Click on the categories below for more information.

Transition Assistance Fund

Supports fisheries that are verified as improving towards MSC certification through the MSC Improvement Program.

Science and Research Fund

Supports research projects that aim to overcome the barriers that MSC certified fisheries face in maintaining MSC certification

Recertification Assistance Fund

Supports MSC certified fisheries with the cost of Conformity Assessment Body fees for their 2nd or subsequent recertification.

Student Research Grants

Support postgraduate students who carry out research with fisheries engaged with, or working toward, the MSC Fisheries Standard.

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