Scotland
Community Support Fund
The Community Support Fund is a dedicated small grant fund operated by Fauna & Flora International to support member groups of the Coastal Communities Network. The grant fund has been established to enable groups to meet specific locally-determined goals and outcomes, with the overall aim of progressing local biodiversity conservation or group development.
Grants can be sought by Network members for discrete projects, to build the capacity or governance of a group, or to support learning and development. To find out more, or to make an application, access the criteria and application form below.
Please note that the fund is only open to full members of the Coastal Communities Network.
Questions? Email us at info@communitiesforseas.scot.
Successful Projects
2019
MPA Citizen Science Pilot Project
Publicity and promotion of the first Scottish Mission Blue Hope Spot, the Argyll Coast and Islands
Website Development and Community Outreach Support
Boat and Shore Community Marine Surveys
Producing MPA guides and posters for community participation in MPA compliance
2020
Participatory workshops to formulate a community climate crisis action plan
Participatory Updating of Marine Reserve Codes of Practice
Partnership Production of an Environmental Report and Conservation Plan
Skills development: Fundraising for community groups
Skills development: Community campaigning and political strategy
Hydrodynamic modelling of the dispersion of sea lice larvae in the Firth of Clyde
Volunteer management and governance support and citizen science development
Zoom subscription for training sessions, board meetings and engagement
2021
Native oyster monitoring and biodiversity surveying training module development and delivery with volunteers at Loch Craignish
Lochaline native oyster restoration project
