Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its 2019 funding call for angling clubs and community groups who wish to embark on conservation and development projects.
There are 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 who may be looking to carry out projects. The 2019 funding call consists of three schemes:
The NSAD Capital Grants Scheme for €136,000 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 Midlands Fisheries Fund of €50,000 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 through the Midlands Fisheries Group permit area.
The third scheme is for 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.
Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “We are now inviting expressions of interest for this funding call and look forward to working with community groups from application to delivery stage on their projects.
“We are already partnering with over a hundred clubs and associations in the delivery of fisheries projects.
“The commitment of these groups in making a valuable difference to their locality is inspiring.”
For more information about the 2019 Funding Call, to download an information booklet and to submit an expression of interest, you can go to www.fisheriesireland.ie/funding.
All applicants must apply through an ‘Expression of Interest’ form, which opens today, to progress to full application.
Full applications may be submitted from May 20 with the closing date for applications on June 20, 2019.
Inland Fisheries Ireland will be hosting information workshops over the coming weeks for those looking for further information or support with the application process.
The workshops will take place in numerous venues countrywide, including: Citywest Hotel, Dublin on April 29; the Maldron Hotel, Limerick on May 7; and the Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny on May 10.
