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Grants to Protect the Ocean & Enhance Marine Biodiversity (UK)

Applications are now open to the ScottishPower Foundation Marine Biodiversity Fund. Marine conservation charities are invited to apply for funding for projects which help to protect the ocean and enhance marine biodiversity. The Fund will finance one multi-year project that contributes to the protection and enhancement of the marine/coastal environment.

Projects must take place in the UK and its territorial waters and should

Proposed projects - which must take place in the UK and its territorial waters (within 12 nautical miles) - should:

  • Contribute to the protection and enhancement of the marine/coastal environment, preventing negative impacts and/or enabling the repair and renewal or the marine/coastal environment, including the safeguarding of marine species, and…
  • Share project knowledge and raise awareness of threats to the marine/coastal environment by engaging with the local community and wider society.

It is anticipated the successful project will be funded for a period of up to three years at a rate of £200K per annum.

The deadline for applications is 1pm on the 3rd May 2021. 

 

Useful Links:

Eligibility Form

23rd April 2021