UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme - projects
Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UKSF Infrastructure Scheme
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In rounds 1, 2 and 4 of the UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme, £56.25 million was awarded to 30 projects to support the long-term sustainability of the fisheries and seafood sector. Round 3 is still open for applications.
These projects will strengthen the seafood supply chain, bring social and economic benefits, and reduce the seafood industry’s impact on the environment.
In round 1 of the infrastructure scheme £16 million was awarded to 6 projects:
- £11.1 million was awarded to 4 projects in England
- £4.9 million was awarded to 2 projects in Scotland
In round 2 of the infrastructure scheme £40.1 million was awarded to 21 projects:
- £15 million was awarded to 8 projects in England
- £18.7 million was awarded to 10 projects in Scotland
- £3.8 million was awarded to 2 projects in Wales
- £2.6 million was awarded to 1 project in Northern Ireland
In round 4 of the infrastructure scheme £154,000 was awarded to 3 recreational sea fishing projects:
- £54,000 was awarded to 2 projects in England
- £100,000 was awarded to 1 project in Scotland
Last updated 17 October 2023 + show all updates
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Updated with details of projects awarded funding following round 4 of the scheme.
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Added a list of successful projects from the UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme (round 2).
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Removed Aquascot from the list of the grants awarded in round 1. Aquascot have withdrawn their project and declined their grant.
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First published.