Manila, Sept. 3 -- The United Kingdom has opened the application for multi-million-peso grants on projects that advance sustainable fisheries and nature-based coastal solutions.

The UK Embassy in Manila said Wednesday that local organizations may apply for grants up to 500,000 pounds through the UK Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility Philippines.

The submission of applications will run from Sept. 1 to 19.

"Through this initiative, local organizations are invited to apply for grants up to £500,000 to support innovative projects that advance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, innovative blue finance, and nature-based coastal solutions," the Embassy said.

The COAST Facility Philippines said p...