Deadline: 1 September 2016
The Waterloo Foundation (TWF) is currently inviting applicants from UK-based charities for its Marine Programme with an aim to support projects working to halt declining fish stocks that communities in developing countries rely on.
Local projects
Applications for local projects should demonstrate that they will positively impact upon the marine resource they are working to protect, and could include:
- Development of marine protected areas or sustainable fisheries management
- Addressing local causes of over-exploitation of fish stocks and other seafood
- Creation of sustainable livelihoods for coastal and seafood dependent people
Strategic projects
Applications for strategic projects that are working on addressing marine issues at a wider or international scale. These could include:
- Working on international or regional marine policy
- Campaigning for improved practices in commerce
- Exploring different fishing practices and techniques
- Maintaining or improving fish stocks to a sustainable level
Grant Information
The grants in this programme will be for a total of £50,000 – £100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- UK-based charities, many of whom work in close partnership with smaller local NGOs based in the countries in which they operate.
- For local projects, applicants should be able to evidence previous successful marine projects, with outcomes including a demonstrable increase in fish stocks; implementation of a management plan over a specified and measurable area; improved livelihoods and/or income levels of fishery-dependent communities.
- Strategic Project must demonstrate evidence of previous successful strategic programs; the specific measurable outcomes that applicant expect the program to achieve, and the methods they will use to monitor those outcomes; and the strategy put in place to ensure the sustainability of the program’s objectives for the long term.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United Kingdom
For more information, please visit Marine Programme.