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UK Seafood Fund: Skills and Training Scheme – projects

Summaries of the projects that have been awarded funding in the UK Seafood Fund (UKSF) Skills and Training Scheme.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 10 February 2023
• Last updated: 17 October 2023 — See all updates

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UKSF Skills and Training Scheme projects: grants awarded in round 1

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UKSF Skills and Training Scheme projects: grants awarded in round 2

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Details

The UKSF Skills and Training Scheme funds projects that improve the quality and range of training for the catching, processing, aquaculture and recreational angling sectors.

Round 1

In the first round of the UKSF Skills and Training Scheme, £1.1 million was awarded to 7 new projects that will pilot new courses and expand the regional coverage of existing training. This was made up of:

• £475,000 awarded to 3 projects in Scotland
• £636,000‬ awarded to 4 projects in England

Round 2

In the second round just under £3.8 million was awarded to 4 projects. This will be used to fund building new and improving existing training facilities for the seafood industry. This was made up of:

• £185,000 awarded to 1 project in England
• £3.1 million awarded to 2 projects in Scotland
• £451,000 awarded to 1 project in Northern Ireland

Published 10 February 2023
Last updated 17 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 October 2023

   Updated with details of projects awarded funding as part of round 2 of the scheme

2. 10 February 2023

   First published.