The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has reopened for grant applications, with an additional £2 million available to support England’s seafood sector.

Administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, the scheme aims to assist the fisheries and seafood sector in various ways, including improving the health and safety of fishing crews, enhancing the value and quality of fisheries products, making vessels more energy-efficient, mitigating climate change, and fostering innovations that support the sector’s longevity and diversification.

Since its inception in May 2021, FaSS has awarded over £27 million to more than 1,300 fisheries projects in England. The new funding allows for additional projects to receive support in the coming year.

Funding is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all funds have been allocated, the scheme will close. All projects funded by FaSS must be completed by the scheme’s end date on 31 March 2025.

For more information about FaSS, including eligibility and application details, visit: Fisheries and Seafood Scheme