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UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme - projects

Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UKSF Infrastructure Scheme

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Round 3 is now closed for applications, but funding is still being allocated.

In rounds 1, 2 and 4 of the UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme, £56.25 million was awarded to 30 projects to support the long-term sustainability of the fisheries and seafood sector.

These projects will strengthen the seafood supply chain, bring social and economic benefits, and reduce the seafood industry’s impact on the environment.

In round 1 of the infrastructure scheme £16 million was awarded to 6 projects:

  • £11.1 million was awarded to 4 projects in England
  • £4.9 million was awarded to 2 projects in Scotland

In round 2 of the infrastructure scheme £40.1 million was awarded to 21 projects:

  • £15 million was awarded to 8 projects in England
  • £18.7 million was awarded to 10 projects in Scotland
  • £3.8 million was awarded to 2 projects in Wales
  • £2.6 million was awarded to 1 project in Northern Ireland

In round 4 of the infrastructure scheme £154,000 was awarded to 3 recreational sea fishing projects:

  • £54,000 was awarded to 2 projects in England
  • £100,000 was awarded to 1 project in Scotland

Updates to this page

Published 25 November 2022
Last updated 3 September 2024 + show all updates
  1. Applications for round 3 of the Infrastructure Scheme closed on 2 August 2024.

  2. Updated with details of projects awarded funding following round 4 of the scheme.

  3. Added a list of successful projects from the UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme (round 2).

  4. Removed Aquascot from the list of the grants awarded in round 1. Aquascot have withdrawn their project and declined their grant.

  5. First published.

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