Information about the types of marine and fisheries grants you can apply for, types of projects that can be funded, how much money you can apply for and how to apply.
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Marine Fund Scotland
As of November 2022, the Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) is fully committed. There is no further funding available for the year 2022-23 and we do not expect to make any further awards.
Should you wish to be informed about any future funding, please email MFS@gov.scot and your details will be added to a mailing list.
We have published application guidance notes and a revised business case template. Applications should be submitted on the Maritime and Fisheries Fund e-system.
The second year of the Marine Fund Scotland delivers on Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision, which was published earlier in 2022. No applications should be submitted prior to consideration of the above revised detailed guidance notes and the new business case template.
The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities. The guidance notes will set out the specific eligibility and assessment criteria that projects have to meet to be considered for funding.
Deadlines for applications
Deadlines for the submission of applications and the dates for the assessment panel consideration of eligible application, will be published on this site. The first two application deadlines and assessment dates are as follows:
Application cut off
1 July 2022
Application panel
12 August 2022
Application cut off
12 August 2022
Application panel
23 September 2022
Contacts
General questions on the MFS can be submitted through the mailbox, MFS@gov.scot.
Background
The guidance notes will set out the specific eligibility and assessment criteria that projects have to meet to be considered for funding.
Contact
View our main contact page.