Aid for fisheries (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, EMFF)
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Published by: Economic Development Centre · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Finland, excluding Åland
About this service
Description
Companies and organisations operating in the fisheries sector may apply for support from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, for example for development and investments related to fishing, aquaculture, fish processing and maritime policy, as well as for the management of waters and fish stocks.
The objective of the support is to promote environmentally sustainable, resource-efficient, innovative, competitive and knowledge-based fisheries. The amount of support varies depending on the type of aid.
Investments in fishing, aquaculture and fish processing are subject to an ongoing application process.
The following types of aid for fishing are subject to an ongoing application process:
* Increasing the value of the catch and improving quality
* Diversification of activities
* Modernisation of vessels to improve fish quality
* Work ergonomics and occupational safety on vessels and on land
* Adaptation to climate change
* Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions
* Investments related to digitalisation and automation
* Initial investments by a new fisherman
* Investments in the selectivity and protection of fishing gear, as well as in animal welfare
The following types of aid for aquaculture are subject to an ongoing application process:
* Increasing added value and improving quality
* Sustainable growth and development of operations
* Use of digitalisation
* Improving energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy
* Reduction of environmental impacts
* Adaptation to climate change
* Diversification of activities
* Prevention of damage caused by seals and other protected animals
* Measures to improve animal welfare and health
* Organic aquaculture
* Improving occupational safety and working conditions
* Development of farming of endangered fish species
The following types of aid for fish processing are subject to an ongoing application process:
* Increasing added value and improving quality
* Packaging technology and logistics
* Reduction of environmental impact
* Use of digitalisation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry opens fixed-term application procedures by separate announcement.
The grant is awarded by the Economic Development Centre, and it is paid by the KEHA Centre. However, the Economic Development Centre decides on the payment of the support if the measure is paid without a separate payment application and if the procedure has been announced in connection with the fixed-term application procedure for the measure.
How to use it
Submit your application for support in the Hyrrä e-service.
You may use Hyrrä on behalf of a company or organisation, or log in as a private individual. To act on behalf of a company or organisation, you must have a right based on registry data or an authorisation to act on behalf of the entity. These details are verified through the Suomi.fi authorisation service. To log in, you need personal online banking credentials, a mobile certificate or an electronic identity card.
### Applying for payment
Once you have started the project and incurred costs, apply for payment in the Hyrrä e-service.
Conditions
Aid from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund is granted to companies and organisations operating in the fisheries sector. Replacement investments are not eligible for aid, except for engine replacement.
To receive aid, the applicant must also meet the general eligibility requirements and the measure-specific selection criteria. More information is available on the Maritime and Fisheries website.
Where and how to get help
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Visit address: Kulttuurikuja 1 20800
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Visit address: Raatihuoneenkatu 5 50100
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