📸 Nick Polanszky / Ocean Image Bank
Grant Size: £500,000 – £3 million
Maximum Project Length: Up to 31 March 2029
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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
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, get in touch. We are happy to help.
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.
The Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme’s next funding window opens on 13 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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