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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS)

Defra, delivered by the Marine Management Organisation

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Worth

Up to £750,000

Deadline

Rolling - no fixed deadline

Type of funding

Grant

Where

England

What it is

A grant for fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing businesses in England (and some recreational fishing, marine conservation and seafood-waste organisations) towards projects such as vessel energy and safety upgrades, new engines and gearboxes, shore-based facilities, processing, marketing and skills. Up to £750,000 per applicant each year, with match funding required.

Checked 9 Nov 2026 on GOV.UK: open to applications from fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing businesses in England, up to £750,000 per applicant each year (bids of £250,000 or more compete in funding rounds). You must put in match funding and pay up front, then claim the grant back.

Official source

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Defra, delivered by the Marine Management Organisation decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

  • Business based in England
  • A fishing, aquaculture or food-processing business
  • You work in commercial sea fishing, aquaculture or seafood processing
  • You can put in match funding and pay costs up front before claiming

You cannot apply if

  • Items bought before MMO acknowledges your application cannot be funded
Read the full rules at the official source

Common questions

Is Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) open for applications?
Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.
How much is Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) worth?
Up to £750,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.
Who runs Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), and where is it available?
Defra, delivered by the Marine Management Organisation runs it. It is available in England.

Does your business qualify?

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