The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Administered by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, around £6 million in funding is open to seafood and marine businesses, recreational sector, charities and other organisations.
The latest round of funding is available to support projects in the 2025/2026 financial year which focus on the following priorities:
- Creating a sustainable and resilient seafood sector
- Reduce emissions and waste from the seafood sector
- Clean up rivers, lakes, seas and support nature recovery
- Boost regional and economic growth within the seafood sector
This round of FaSS builds on four successful years of the scheme, which has seen more than £35 million committed and over 1700 projects approved, ranging from marine litter removal and funding for vital processing equipment to promoting careers within the industry.
Fishing and coastal communities are also set to benefit from £360 million investment to drive growth and boost the sector for the future as the Government launches its Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, a major investment to support the next generation of fishermen and breathe new life into our coastal communities as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
See the full details about the Scheme and how to apply here – Fisheries and Seafood Scheme
