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The Transition Assistance Fund supports small-scale fisheries and fisheries in the Global South on their pathway to sustainability, and is part of our Ocean Stewardship Fund.
In 2021, £500,000 is available for grants of up to £50,000. Fisheries with verified action plans can apply for support to cover the costs of implementing improvements. In 2020, six projects in Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa verified through the In-Transition to MSC program received financial support through the Ocean Stewardship Fund.
Over the next two years, the fisheries will use this funding to support the costs of implementing improvements identified in their action plans.
Amount of funding available: up to £50,000
Duration of funding: two years
Deadline for applications: applications are now closed, with the next call expected in October 2021.
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 (ITM) 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:
Applicants must be able to accept the Transition Assistance Fund Grant Agreement and Ocean Stewardship Fund Privacy Policy below.
Completed applications must be submitted in English and submitted via email to OSF@msc.org
The Ocean Stewardship Fund offers grants to both MSC certified sustainable fisheries and improving fisheries
The MSC is committed to providing equal access for all fisheries seeking MSC certification.
Fish for Good is a four-year project aiming to guide fisheries in Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa on their journey towards sustainability.
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