The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is now open for applications!

Funded through Defra’s Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, investing £304 million into fishing and seafood businesses and coastal communities across England.

The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) is administered by MMO and is open to a wide range of organisations, including small-scale operators and first-time applicants.

Project funding is available for anyone involved in fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing, marine conservation or related environmental work.

Who can apply:

Anyone involved in fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing, marine conservation or related environmental work.

Activities supported include:

– Improving the resilience and sustainability of shore based facilities

– Supporting co-operative projects, capability building and advisory services

– Delivering fishing related improvements, including increasing energy efficiency on vessels

– Improving health and safety, including onboard safety and reducing accidents

– Carrying out conservation and restoration projects that help achieve good environmental status

– Supporting diversification and developing new income streams

– Developing the workforce across the industry

– Building community partnerships and supporting local regeneration

– Developing shared infrastructure that benefits multiple users

– Strengthening trade and improving market access

To check your eligibility and apply click here

 

For any queries, please contact:

Email: FaSS.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk

Telephone: 0208 026 5539