Community Grants

OCEAN Community Grants for local-level, in-country organisations.

Supporting local-level, in-country organisations to deliver lasting change to the marine environment and coastal communities.

Key Information

Grant Size: up to £250,000
Maximum Project Length: Up to 31 March 2029

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Please note that our guidance will soon be updated for Annual Application Round 2.

OCEAN Guidance Note for Applicants

OCEAN: A Guide to Support Applicants using Flexi-Grant

OCEAN Finance Guidance

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: An Overview for Community Grants

Applications are open to small and medium sized, local, regional and national organsations.

There will be two stages to the application process, with the first stage being an opportunity for applicants to share the concept and ideas behind their projects. The second stage will go into more depth about how the projects will work, and applicants will be supported through our helpdesk, webinars and workshops to make sure their application accurately demonstrates what the project hopes to achieve.

OCEAN supports a wide range of projects that work to protect the marine environment and reduce poverty. Proposals from in-country organisations that work directly with coastal communities are particularly encouraged.

All applications are welcomed – from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), private sector organisations, businesses, and business associations.

Government agencies and inter-governmental organisations aren’t eligible to receive funding from OCEAN, but are highly encouraged to partner with local non-profit organisations to support their projects.

Applicants can also find potential partners by joining our community.

Act now!

How and When to Apply for Grants

The application window is currently closed. In the meantime, if you are unsure whether you are eligible to apply, or have any other questions about the process, please get in touch. We are happy to help.

grant selection process

How Ocean Selects Grantees

Grants will be allocated through an open and transparent process against clear criteria. Applications will be scored and recommended for selection by a committee of marine and development experts.

Coming soon!

Annual Application Round 2

The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme’s next funding window opens on 06 January 2025. We are looking to support to projects that are committed to creating lasting change in the marine environment and for coastal communities. Sign up to our mailing list to receive further news including invitations to our webinar series on how to apply.

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