Ocean Culture Storytelling Grants 2027: Apply for Grants of Up to £5,000 to Tell Stories That Inspire Ocean Conservation

Overview

The Ocean Culture Storytelling Grants 2027 provide financial support to creative individuals and collaborative teams around the world. The programme aims to develop compelling stories that strengthen people's connection to the marine environment, raise awareness, and encourage ocean protection and conservation action. Now in its fourth year, the initiative offers grants across three distinct categories: Inspire, Educate, and Protect, accommodating various formats such as film, photography, essays, illustration, and audio.

Who can apply

Independent filmmakers, documentary producers, professional and emerging photographers, writers, journalists, essayists, illustrators, visual artists, podcast producers, audio storytellers, environmental communicators, and other creative professionals from around the world are eligible to apply. Both individual creators and collaborative teams can submit proposals. To be eligible, applicants are required to become members of the Ocean Culture community, which offers free membership.

What you get

Successful applicants receive financial assistance of up to £5,000 to help bring their ocean-related storytelling projects to life. The programme features three funding levels designed to accommodate varying project budgets and production requirements across different economic and production environments. In addition to funding, recipients gain a platform for sharing their creative work and additional support to help realize their projects.

Requirements

Applicants must submit their projects digitally through the programme's application platform. Participants need to review the Inspire, Educate, and Protect categories to select the most suitable one for their proposed work, determine estimated production costs to choose the appropriate funding tier, and complete the free Ocean Culture membership process prior to applying.

Key dates

Applications open on 2 November 2026 and close on 1 December 2026.