Sustainable Fisheries Scheme

This scheme is designed for owners of non-Small Scale Coastal Fishers (SSCF) vessels, allowing onboard investments, with the following objectives:

Who is Eligible Who is Eligible

Owners of non-SSCF fishing vessels:

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the correct data is registered with the SFPA at the time of their application. If, on the first check, the SFPA data cannot confirm the required level of fishing activity, the application will be rejected.

Amounts Granted Amounts Granted

The support rate under this scheme is 50%.

The grant aid cap per vessel over the lifetime of the scheme is €250,000.

The grant aid cap per vessel under the current call is €125,000.

What is Eligible

Changes to the scheme

1. Most applications will be subject to a physical site visit in advance of any offer being made.

This visit will help BIM gather information about the proposed project and its impact for the applicant’s business. It will also help ensure funding is provided to the most impactful projects that meet scheme objectives and allow an accurate assessment of value for money.

This means that no expenditure can be incurred, nor can any work commence on the project, until you receive an email after this site visit.

Applicants are also strongly advised to wait for an offer of grant aid before starting work or incurring expenditure.

 

2. The grant aid cap per vessel over the lifetime of the scheme is €250,000. The grant aid cap per vessel under the current call is €125,000.

Any vessel that got less than €250,000 under the last call is free to apply again, subject to a cap of €125,000 under this call.

With high demand in the last call, the cap will ensure that as many applications and vessels as possible can be funded.

Some 65% of grants awarded in the previous call were for €125,000 or less. This cap on the call, along with the overall cap over the lifetime of the fund, means most needs can be met.

Caps are also proposed on some individual items to help prevent oversubscription against a single item.

 

3. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the correct data is registered with the SFPA at the time of their application.

If, on the first check, the SFPA data cannot confirm the required level of fishing activity, the application will be rejected and rechecks will not be accommodated.

Full details are available in the Guidelines for Applicants.

How to Apply How to Apply

1

Guidelines for Applicants

These Guidelines for Applicants provide guidance on the application process and assessment criteria.

2

Electronic Application

Apply online on BIM Grants Portal

Note: This application form is compatible with all devices but for best results we would advise you use desktop/laptop when completing this form.

For technical queries in relation to the BIM Grants Management System please email: grantshelpdesk@bim.ie.

Information sessions for applicants and agents

Applicants and agents are invited to join drop-in sessions to learn more about the scheme and application process.

Applicant information session and demonstration

Time: 2.30-3.30pm

Dates:

Total number of Sessions: 4

Meeting ID: 384 954 296 786 4
Passcode: hq7qa9Be

Applicants join via Microsoft Teams

Agent information session and demonstration

Time: 3.30-4.30pm

Dates:

Total number of Sessions: 2

Meeting ID: 379 194 874 706 6
Passcode: ds6MN7gm

Agents join via Microsoft Teams

Clarification note

Installation and Fit Out Costs

These costs will not be capped as a percentage of the items being installed but will be reviewed against industry norms to ensure they provide value for money.

Installation costs for any eligible items must be separately specified on quotes and invoices provided. Eligible expenditure for installation costs may be capped at a reasonable percentage of the cost of the item(s) being installed.

Where applicable, shipyard costs are capped at €5,000 grant aid across the full application.

Vessels Purchased from a Third Country

It is a condition of the Scheme that a vessel must be on the Irish Fleet Register in order to qualify for grant aid. Where vessels have recently been acquired from outside the EU – for example Scotland – expenditure will be eligible for grant aid on the condition that the vessel is on the Irish Fleet Register at the date of the submission of the claim.

For more information please use the email contact below

Grant Help Desk

Grant Help Desk

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