Grant News
To help support the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of England’s seafood sector, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has reopened the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme, with at least £6 million in match funding available.
The scheme, which is open to individuals, businesses, local authorities, universities, research institutes or new entrants to the industry, will continue to provide financial assistance for projects that deliver sustainable growth in the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and for projects that enhance the marine environment.
The scheme will support projects in a variety of areas, including:
- Health and safety
- Processing and production
- Partnerships
- Research
- Business diversification
Funding levels will vary according to the activity being undertaken.
The scheme is administered by the MMO on behalf of Defra.
Applications can be submitted for smaller projects throughout the year, while projects valued at £150,000 or more will need to be submitted in the spring to be reviewed by a panel.
The fund is open for applications until the 31st March 2025 or until all funding has been allocated, whichever happens first.
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