Transition Assistance Fund

In 2020, six projects in Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa verified through the In-Transition to MSC program received Ocean Stewardship Funding of up to £50,000 each.

Over the next two years, the fisheries will use this funding to support the costs of implementing improvements identified in their action plans.

Aims of the fund

• Increase the number of small-scale fisheries and fisheries in the Global South transitioning towards sustainable practices through our In-Transition to MSC program. 
• Incentivise fisheries in the In-Transition to MSC program to continue to work towards MSC certification.
• Support the costs associated with implementing improvements identified in fisheries' action plans.

What grants are available?

Amount of funding available: £50,000 

Deadline for applications: Applications are currently closed for 2020. Please contact osf@msc.org if you would like to be informed once applications open.

Who can apply?

The Transition Assistance Fund welcomes applications from any small-scale fisheries or fisheries in the Global South who are part of the In-Transition to MSC program.

The ITM program provides independent verification for fisheries committed to becoming MSC certified by entering full assessment within 5 years.

Submissions by organisations must be made by a named individual who will be responsible for that project.

Applications will be assessed on:

• Meeting the ITM eligibility or progress status 
• Clarity and feasibility of the project outcomes and key performance indicators within the timelines   
• Contribution of the project to improvements in the fishery 
• Competency of the ITM project manager 
• Experience and track record in fisheries improvements of the implementing organisation 
• Evidence of matched or additional funding 

Completed applications must be submitted in English and submitted via email to OSF@msc.org