The OCEAN Grants Programme is a new competitive grants scheme, supporting innovative proposals from local coastal communities that aim to deliver marine protection and reduce poverty worldwide.
The first call for proposals opened on 5 February 2024 and there are two pots of funding available.
Community grants, up to £250,000, will fund projects led by small to medium, local, in-country
organisations annual income of less than £1m. Partnership grants, from £250,000 up to £3 million, will be awarded to medium to large organisations who partner with locally led organisations and
have the capacity to deliver projects at scale.
- The closing date for community grants is 18 March 2024, 22:59 GMT (23:59 BST)
- The closing date for partnership grants is 02 April 2024, 22:59 GMT (23:59 BST)
Find all the information here.
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