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:

1. Transition Assistance Fund

   • Supports fisheries working towards MSC certification.
   • Grant size: Up to £50,000.

2. 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.

3. Recertification Assistance Fund

   • Rewards fisheries committed to the MSC program and sustainability.
   • Grant size: Up to £30,000 or 75% of reassessment costs.

4. 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.

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