Community Groups and Angling Clubs invited to apply for €1.3M in Fisheries Funding
Community Groups and Angling Clubs invited to apply for €1.3M in Fisheries Funding
Inland Fisheries Ireland launches 2020 Funding Call
Thursday, 16th January 2020: Inland Fisheries Ireland has opened a new funding round which is available to community groups and angling clubs across the country. The funding will be awarded to fisheries conservation projects and development projects with over €1.3 million announced today.
Applications are invited from angling clubs, local development associations, tidy towns and others who may be looking to carry out relevant projects. The 2020 funding call consists of three schemes:
The Capital Grants Scheme 2020 (€240,000)
This scheme supports projects which will help deliver an accessible and sustainable fisheries resource for all. It is aimed specifically at capital projects which will improve angling access and infrastructure (e.g. accessible fishing stands, walkways etc).
The Midlands Fisheries Fund (€50,000)
This scheme focuses on sustainable development works in the midland fisheries permit area. The fund has been created through contributions from the permit income received via the Midlands Fisheries Group permit area. Projects which will be eligible to receive support will improve fish habitats in a sustainable manner (e.g. river bank protection, control of exotic species etc).
The Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund (€1 Million)
The aim of this fund is to rehabilitate, protect and conserve Salmon and Sea Trout and their habitats. This year, funding will be available for conservation projects only (e.g. fish passage improvement, spawning enhancement etc).
Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “We are committed to realising the potential of the fisheries resource from a social and economic perspective but also to protecting it for future generations to enjoy. Interested groups are invited to get in touch with us for further information with guidance available throughout the application process.”
For more information about the 2020 Funding Call, to download the information booklet Guide for applicants 2020 and to submit an expression of interest, please visit www.fisheriesireland.ie/funding. All applicants must apply through an ‘Expression of Interest’ form to progress to full application. Full applications may be submitted until the closing date for applications on the 25th of February 2020.
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For media information:
- Órla Sheils / Sadhbh O’Neill
- Communications
- Inland Fisheries Ireland
- T: 01 8842673 / 001 884 2632
- E: orla.sheils@fisheriesireland.ie / sadhbh.oneill@fisheriesireland.ie
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About Inland Fisheries Ireland
Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. Inland Fisheries Ireland promotes supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. Inland Fisheries Ireland also develops policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling and advises the Minister on same.
