Skip to main content

The Transition Assistance Fund supports fisheries that are working towards MSC certification through the MSC Improvement Program.

Now open for applications

Eligibility

Fisheries in the MSC Improvement Program with verified action plans can apply for up to £50,000 to support the costs of implementing improvements as well as the costs associated with progress verification.

Available funding

Up to

£50,000

Duration of funding

Up to two years

Applications close

02 December 2024
23:59 hrs UTC

How to apply

If you are interested in applying to the Transition Assistance Fund, please contact your local MSC representative.

If you are unsure who your representative is, you can email our Ocean Stewardship Fund team.
How to apply
Transition Assistance Fund - Application Guidance 2024-25
Date of issue: 03 September 2024
Download download file PDF - 1 MB

Previous grant recipients

Since 2020, we have awarded 28 grants via the Ocean Stewardship Fund to fisheries in improvement projects in Indonesia, India, Mexico and South Africa, verified through the Improvement Program precursor, the In-Transition to MSC pilot. 

In 2024, £445,000 was awarded across nine fishery improvement projects.

Find out more