NatureScot - Community-led Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Equipment Fund
Details
The Community Marine Monitoring Equipment Fund is a dedicated fund aimed specifically at supporting community and local groups with the purchase of marine survey equipment to participate in community-led marine biodiversity surveys and monitoring. It aims to enhance participation in community collection of marine data through the surveying and monitoring of local inshore waters.
Fund aims:
- Provide communities and local groups with the resources and equipment to participate in biodiversity surveys.
- Enable community and/or youth engagement in marine monitoring.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Equipment
- Type of cost:
- Capital
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
Small to medium community-based organisations or volunteer groups, especially those undertaking entry-level marine monitoring. Applications are invited from organisations, including community and local groups, registered charities and trusts. Where applications are received from partnerships or organisations working collaboratively, a lead applicant must be identified. Applications from all communities and groups must provide evidence of an active volunteer base.
See fund guidance document for more details.
When to apply
The Equipment Fund is open for applications until Friday 29 January 2027, or until funds are exhausted.
Next deadline: 29 Jan 2027
How to apply
To apply, complete an application form (available via their website). They strongly encourage potential applicants to discuss their applications with NatureScot prior to applying -- do this by emailing [email protected].
Exclusions
Activites funded: Environment Research Science and technology Climate action
Beneficiaries funded: General public Rural communities Local communities
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Scottish Natural Heritage Headquarters Great Glen House Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW
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