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

What is the Transition Assistance Fund?

Fisheries in the In-Transition to MSC 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. 

Priority for funding will be given to small-scale fisheries and fisheries in developing economies.

The Transition Assistance Fund is currently closed to applications.

Previous grant recipients

Since 2020, we have awarded 19 grants via the Ocean Stewardship Fund to fisheries in improvement projects in Indonesia, India, Mexico and South Africa, verified through the In-Transition to MSC program. 

In 2023, £150,000 was awarded across four fishery improvement projects:
Protecting vulnerable species and habitats in the South African hake fishery

Protecting vulnerable species and habitats in the South African hake fishery

Supporting improvements in the Mexico red rock lobster fishery

Supporting improvements in the Mexico red rock lobster fishery

Aiding recovery of Mexican red sea urchins

Aiding recovery of Mexican red sea urchins

Supporting sustainability improvements in the Sonora shrimp fishery

Supporting sustainability improvements in the Sonora shrimp fishery

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Ocean Stewardship Fund

Ocean Stewardship Fund

Providing grants for fishery improvements and research into bycatch reduction, protecting marine habitats, and the effects of climate change.

In-Transition to MSC Program

In-Transition to MSC Program

Supporting fisheries in FIPs that are committed to achieving MSC certification.

Pathway to Sustainability

Pathway to Sustainability

Supporting fisheries in their efforts to improve their environmental performance and meet the MSC Fisheries Standard.