Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) 1 (360G-cabinetoffice-G2-GA-202211879587-21-22)

The FaSS will provide financial assistance for projects that support sustainable growth in the catching, processing and aquaculture sectors, and enhance the marine environment. The scheme is available to applicants whose businesses and/or vessels are registered in England.The scheme will provide funding for a range of projects that deliver the following seven strategic priorities:promoting a sustainable sector for future generations;protecting the marine environment, by reducing the environmental impacts of the sector;delivering world class science and innovation;supporting coastal communities to promote economic growth and social inclusion;supporting the reform of stock and quota management to ensure a balance between fishing opportunities and capacity;enhancing the value chain through marketing and processing, opening the potential for English businesses home and abroad;developing industry infrastructure which is essential to supporting sustainable growth across the whole sector.Not all areas of the scheme will be permanently open for support. Some areas will be opened later and for a defined period, through a funding round.