FISHERIES FUNDING - FISHERIES LOCAL ACTION GROUP

2nd March 2012: Flying the FLAG for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Over £1.13 million of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) money has been secured to support the sustainable development of fishing communities in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. The funding has been made available from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and DEFRA through the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), and is managed locally by Cornwall Development Company (CDC). It will be used by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) to maximise available private investment to build a sustainable future for local fisheries communities. The FLAG area extends along the entire Cornish and Isles of Scilly coast, plus approximately 1 mile inland. The fund will be available for projects to bid into for investment up to a maximum of 100% of total project costs, depending on the project activity and proposed outcomes. The decision making board will comprise of representation from the local community including fishing, private, public and voluntary sector organisations. The FLAG would like to hear from projects that will contribute to one or more of the following key themes: Developing sustainable supply chains and market development Providing infrastructure and communal facilities for fishing communities and cooperatives Capacity building, cooperative development and networking Training, retention and recruitment including diversification Coastal communities, tourism and economic development Advocacy and engagement for fishermen Regional sustainable management engagement Projects will have an on-the-ground support mechanism available to them from Cornwall Rural Community Council to aid development and help through the application process. The FLAG recognises that whilst the industry landed over £27m worth of catch last year, the changes it continues to face mean these communities, their residents and workers need a boost to support their well-being. http://www.seafoodcornwalltraining.co.uk/funding/166-flag.html Just follow this link to find out more and apply Good Luck  Armand