Coastal communities across Wales will receive continued support as the Welsh Government extends its successful Coastal Capacity Building Scheme for two more years.
The scheme, delivered through the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), will provide £260,000 per year from 2025/26 to 2026/27 to support local environmental initiatives.
Since launching in October 2023, the scheme has backed eleven projects that help people connect with their coastal environment and understand how they can make positive impacts on nature.
Projects have focused on strengthening partnerships between communities, businesses, local authorities and other public bodies to deliver sustainable action in marine and coastal areas.
The extended funding will have a fisheries focus and ensure communities have the capacity, skills and evidence to support future delivery of nature recovery and sustainable growth initiatives in coastal areas.
Applications for funding remain open to any new or existing partners with an interest in supporting coastal communities. Interested organisations should contact their Local Nature Partnership Co-ordinator, who will act as the lead applicant.
For more information please select the following link: Coastal Capacity Building Fund - WCVA or email lnpcymru@wcva.cymru