Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund

Enabling marine nature finance

The Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) has raised and distributed almost £10 million since 2022. Read on to find out how to help build the fund or apply for a grant.

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Marine Restoration Across Scotland

Many communities, businesses and individuals are involved in marine restoration across Scotland. ALL of the projects on this map received funding from SMEEF. Donations have come from a range of donors, including the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund as well as business.

Click on the pins to be inspired by the range of exciting projects in our seas.

This map is under development – new projects are being listed regularly. Check back for updates and register for our newsletter for notifications.

Our Impact Themes

Filter our projects by our grant giving themes:

Seabed
Seabed
Seabirds
Wider Seas

SMEEF will fund projects which unlock the best routes to restoration success.

SMEEF provides a transparent, robust, and effective way for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to healthier seas by reinvesting in these ecosystems.

SMEEF funded projects will safeguard and enhance our marine resources.

SMEEF will help to build a stronger wellbeing economy for Scotland’s coastal communities.

SMEEF accepts contributions from people and businesses genuinely interested in improving the health of Scotland’s seas and coasts.

Using insights gained from our unique position within the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate, Crown Estate Scotland and NatureScot, we distribute and blend the funding to maximise impact.

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SMEEF delivers for communities and nature.

All our funding is aligned to important policy areas including the Marine Restoration Plan, the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and the Seabird Action Plan.

SMEEF intends to be an effective long-running funding mechanism that will help meet the challenges of the climate and biodiversity crisis and provide high integrity opportunities for business to play their part in a nature positive future.

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SMEEF’s long term goals:

Enabling industry to play their part through solutions focused partnerships.

Increased funding for marine enhancement through private investment.

Creating positive change at scale, overcoming barriers and supporting impactful projects.

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