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  • New Pilot Project call for proposals to foster energy transition in fisheries

    A new EUR 2.2 million call for proposals has opened for a 

    Deadline: 
    June 11, 2024
    Geographical Coverage: European
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for animal feeding
    Fish for human consumption

  • 2024 Call for Projects in the Mediterranean Islands

    BeMed is dedicated to achieving significant milestones through its support for projects undertaken by or in close coordination with local stakeholders committed to combating plastic pollution on Mediterranean islands. The overarching objectives of these endeavors include:

    Deadline: 
    July 10, 2024
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation
    Water projects

  • Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-Notching Support

    Apply for grant funding to further improve the sustainability of Ireland’s lobster stocks.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Two levels of grant aid will be offered to individual or group applications for: Solely vessels 12m or less and using non-towed gear • Individual applications – 70% • Group applications – 75% In certain circumstances, agreed in advance with the managing authority, these rates may be increased to a maximum of 80%. Vessels greater than 12m and less than 15m • Individual applications – 50% • Group applications – 60%
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Aquaculture, processing and marketing

    This application should be used for projects relating to: • innovation in aquaculture • productive investments in aquaculture • investments in aquaculture • management, relief and advisory services for aquaculture farms • promotion of aquaculture human capital, networking, training and education
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    As described in guidance
    Sector of Activity:
    Marine aquaculture

  • Investments to shore based facilities

    This application should be used for projects relating to: • innovation in fisheries • improving the value of your fishery products, improving the quality of your fishery products, or how to use unwanted catches
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    As described in guidance
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for animal feeding
    Fish for human consumption
    Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
    Protection of habitats
    Traceability and security of goods supply chains

  • Marine environment and inland fishing

    This application should be used for projects relating to: • innovation in fisheries • conservation measures and regional cooperation • innovation linked to the conservation of marine biological resources • protection and restoration of marine biodiversity • inland fishing
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    As described in guidance
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for animal feeding
    Fish for human consumption
    Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods

  • Sustainable Fisheries Scheme

    This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in implementing the landing obligation.  Eligibility is limited to fishermen; organisations of fishermen; fishermen’s co-operatives; and&nbsp

    Geographical Coverage: National
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Fleet Safety Scheme

    Apply for grant funding to help improve the safety of your fishing vessels.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The grant provides funding over a three year period for up to 40% of the amount claimed on boats over 12 meters and 60% for boats under 12 meters. The maximum amount that you can receive depends on the size of your boat. In addition maximum eligible costs apply for each individual item: - Vessels equal to or greater than 24 metres: max. grant €20,000 - Vessels equal to or greater than 18 metres and under 24 metres: max. grant €15,000 - Vessels equal to or greater than 15 metres and under 18 metres: max. grant €10,000 - Vessels less than 15 metres: max. grant €6,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme

    The Seafood Processing Development Measure is intended to drive growth of the Irish Seafood Processing sector through innovation, enhancing scale and competitiveness in industry, and capital investment in new technologies.  This call for proposals will fund the following:<

    Geographical Coverage: National
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Enhanced Safety Scheme

    BIM’s Enhanced Safety Training Scheme is a 1-day course designed to provide the skipper and crews of registered fishing vessels with on-going training in personal survival techniques, first aid, fire fighting, and health and safety in the workplace
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The following rates apply in every case: - Vessels less than 15 metres in length (LOA): 1-day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Flotation Device fitted with a Personal Locator Beacon: €155 - Vessels 15 metres and greater in length: 1-day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Flotation Device fitted with a Personal Locator Beacon: €190
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

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