The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is offering multiple grants through their Ocean Stewardship Fund, with a focus on sustainable fisheries and research. Here are the key details of the grant opportunities:
About the Organization
- Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization focused on sustainable fishing practices, with the goal of ensuring future generations can enjoy healthy oceans and seafood supplies.
- Vision: Oceans full of life with seafood supplies safeguarded.
- Mission: Using ecolabels and certifications to promote sustainable fishing and influence market choices for seafood.
About the Grant
Ocean Stewardship Fund offers the following funding opportunities:
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Transition Assistance Fund
- Supports fisheries working towards MSC certification.
- Grant size: Up to £50,000.
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Science and Research Fund
- Supports research that helps MSC-certified fisheries maintain sustainability.
- Grant size: Up to £50,000.
- Priority research areas:
- Stock-wide harvest strategies.
- Reducing impacts on endangered species.
- Reducing gear loss and ghost gear impacts.
- Assessment of habitat and ecosystem impacts.
- Shark finning prevention policies.
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Recertification Assistance Fund
- Rewards fisheries committed to the MSC program and sustainability.
- Grant size: Up to £30,000 or 75% of reassessment costs.
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Student Research Grants
- Supports postgraduate students studying fisheries science.
- Grant size: £5,000 - £10,000.
- Eligibility: Master's or PhD students collaborating with MSC-certified fisheries.
Eligibility
- Open to academic institutions, NGOs, independent researchers, and MSC-certified fisheries.
- Submissions must be applicable to MSC-certified fisheries or those in improvement projects.
Application Deadline
- Apply by: December 2, 2024 (23:59 UTC).
For more information and to apply, visit the MSC website.