Apply for funding from the UK Seafood Fund

The UK Seafood Fund is a £100 million fund set up to support the long-term future and sustainability of the UK fisheries and seafood sector. The fund is managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The fund’s objectives are to:

●      Reform and modernise infrastructure to level up and bring economic growth to coastal communities.

●      Ensure the best science, research and technology are used in fisheries management.

●      Encourage new entrants to the industry and upskill the existing workforce.

●      Enable an environmentally sustainable fishing industry that gives the most value for money and reflects the long-term needs of the sector.

●      Boost UK seafood exports to new and existing markets.

The UK Seafood Fund consists of a number of schemes that come under 3 areas of funding:

●      Science and innovation

●      Infrastructure

●      Skills and training

●      Exports support

See:  UK Seafood Fund - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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