The ScottishPower Foundation Marine Biodiversity Fund will open for applications in mid-February and will finance one multi-year project for a period of up to three years at a rate of £200,000 per year. The project must contribute to the global objectives of protecting the seas and enhancing marine biodiversity, leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

Proposed projects, which must take place in the U.K., should: 

• Contribute to the protection and enhancement of the marine/coastal environment, preventing negative impacts and/or enabling the repair and renewal or the marine/coastal environment, including the safeguarding of marine species. 
• Share project knowledge and raise awareness of threats to the marine/coastal environment by engaging with the local community and wider society. 

Projects delivered by multiple partners will be eligible to apply.
 
Applicants will be required to complete an online eligibility form on the ScottishPower Foundation website, which will be available from mid-February 2024.

To access the full set of criteria and to find out how to apply, visit www.scottishpowerfoundation.com.