Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Fishery Industry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Grants for sustainable projects in fisheries, aquaculture, and the fish industry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Applications are possible until 31.03.2029.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania supports investments and measures to strengthen economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable fisheries, to restore aquatic biological resources, to promote sustainable aquaculture activities, as well as processing, marketing, and local development in coastal, island, and inland areas.
Eligible expenses
- Productive investments and modernization of aquaculture facilities
- Expenditures to improve environmental impact and animal health
- Processing, storage, and marketing measures
- Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energies
- Planning costs (up to 15% of eligible expenses)
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Non-eligible expenses
- Projects that started before approval
- Investment projects with a volume exceeding 34 million EUR
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Individuals
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Operating or business headquarters in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Proof of proper business management and economic viability
- No ongoing insolvency proceedings
- For investments over EUR 5 million: confirmation of the economic feasibility calculation by an independent auditing firm
- Professional qualification in fisheries or corresponding consultancy contract for responsible persons
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Documents required for application
- Application form for investment in aquaculture
- Annex: Aquaculture indicators
- SME declaration
- Business plan (for initial investments)
- Feasibility study (for investment costs > EUR 50,000)
- Auditor's confirmation (for investments > EUR 5 million)
Evaluation criteria
- Economic efficiency and frugality
- Sustainability and environmental compatibility
- Contribution to aquatic biodiversity
- Animal health and animal welfare
Description
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Ministry for Climate Protection, Agriculture, Rural Areas and Environment promotes investments to strengthen economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and fishery industries with funds from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). Applicants with an operational or business location in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, including companies of any legal form, private individuals (especially fishers), public and research institutions, as well as recognized producer organizations of fisheries, have been able to apply for grants since 05.12.2023. The funding program supports the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, protects aquatic biodiversity, and advances local development strategies in coastal, island, and inland areas. The application deadline is 31.03.2029.
Funded measures include, among others, productive investments and modernizations of aquaculture facilities, actions to improve environmental impact and animal health, as well as processing, storage, and marketing measures. Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energies, planning costs (up to 15% of expenditures), desludging of existing fish ponds, and income diversification are also eligible for funding. The funding rate is up to 49% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of €3.38 million. Funding requirements include proper business management, at least 20% equity share, proof of fisheries qualification or corresponding consultancy contracts, and, where applicable, auditor confirmations and statements from the State Research Institute. For investments above certain thresholds, additional expert reports and statements are required. Application documents include the investment in aquaculture application form, the aquaculture indicators annex, the SME declaration, a business plan for initial investments, and, if applicable, a feasibility study and auditor confirmation. Evaluation criteria include economic efficiency, environmental compatibility, contribution to biodiversity, as well as animal health and welfare. Projects may not commence before approval.
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