The Transition Assistance Fund supports fisheries in developing economies and small-scale fisheries on their pathway to sustainability and is part of the Ocean Stewardship Fund. The amount of funding available is up to £50,000.

Eligibility

• The Transition Assistance Fund welcomes applications from any fisheries in developing economies and small-scale fisheries that are part of the In-Transition to MSC (ITM) program.
• The ITM program provides independent verification for fisheries committed to becoming MSC certified by entering full assessment.
• Each fishery can only submit one application for consideration. If the fishery is applying for a second Transition Assistance Fund grant, the term of the first grant must have concluded by the time of application. 
• Submissions by organizations must be made by a named individual who will be responsible for that project.

The available funding is up to £50,00

The deadline for applications: 01 December 2025, 23:59 UTC.