How to apply
We provide a flexible, independent and collaborative grant-giving model which enables local solutions to generate a positive impact for the ocean, climate and communities.
If you're a registered charity, NGO, community group, or research organisation looking for funding for a blue carbon conservation project, we're here to help.
Please contact us early when considering funding of your project. Through our experience and networks we can help find other sources of funding to deliver your project.
We offer a maximum of £20,000 per grant application, but are happy to consider applications which require a higher amount. We are also happy to provide match funding of up to £20,000 if you have already secured funding or are putting in a bid for funding which requires match funding
Please provide us with some details about your project in the form. At this stage, please keep this brief (a few hundred words maximum), as we will contact you if we require more information.
We are seeking projects that:
Align with our aims of conserving and restoring blue carbon habitats.
Demonstrate clear, measurable impact on the conservation and/or restoration of blue carbon as a primary aim of the project.
Work collaboratively with others in both in terms of funding proposals and delivering projects
Work with local communities to enable long term stewardship of blue carbon
Demonstrate good practice in governance and accountability
Innovative projects and those that are focused on replicability will be prioritised
Projects that work in Scotland and/or the Caribbean will be prioritised.
Exclusions
Retrospective funding requests
Individuals or causes that will benefit only one person
Personal travel or expedition costs for individual students or support organisations.
Personal study