Inland Fisheries Ireland has announced a new funding call for 2019 with three funding schemes now open. The funding has been made available for fisheries conservation projects and development projects nationwide through the National Strategy for Angling Development (NSAD).
Applications are invited from angling clubs, local development associations, tidy towns and others in Leitrim who may be looking to carry out projects. The 2019 funding call consists of three schemes:
The NSAD Capital Grants Scheme 2019 (€136,000)
This scheme is aimed specifically at capital improvement works with grants available to groups and individuals looking to improve angling access and infrastructure in their locality. The 2019 scheme is open to the value of €136,000.
The Salmon and Sea Trout Rehabilitation, Conservation and Protection Fund
This scheme focuses on the protection of both salmon and sea trout. It will fund rehabilitation, protection and conservation projects, all of which must focus on salmon or sea trout. This fund replaces the Salmon Conservation Fund and extends it to include both salmon and sea trout with project values starting from €2,000 for awareness projects. The upper limit of €15,000 has been removed.
The Midlands Fisheries Fund (€50,000)
This scheme will focus on conservation and rehabilitation projects in the midland fisheries permit area. The fund has been created through contributions from the permit income received via the Midlands Fisheries Group permit area.
For more information about the 2019 Funding Call, to download an information booklet and to submit an expression of interest, please visit the Fisheries Ireland website HERE.
All applicants must apply through an ‘Expression of Interest’ form, which opens from the 16th of April 2019, to progress to full application. Full applications may be submitted from May the 20th 2019 with the closing date for applications being the 20th of June 2019.
Workshops For Information And Support With The Grant Application Process
Inland Fisheries Ireland will be hosting information workshops over the coming weeks for those looking for further information or support with the application process. You can attend workshops in Cavan at the Cavan Crystal Hotel on April the 30th 2019 and Donegal at Harvey’s Point Hotel on May the 1st 2019.
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