Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund provides support for the sustainable development of fisheries areas and is available to Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) who represent the fisheries area in which they are based, and who implement an Axis 4 local development strategy for their area. The aim of Axis 4 is to increase the capacity of local fishing communities and business networks to build knowledge and skills, innovate and co-operate in order to tackle local fisheries development objectives.
In particular, Axis 4 supports measures to promote:
- the strengthening and competitiveness of fisheries areas
- restructuring and redirecting economic activities
- diversifying and value adding activities
- supporting small fisheries and tourism-related infrastructure and services for the benefit of small fisheries communities
- protecting the environment in fisheries areas
- re-establishing the production potential following natural and industrial disasters
- inter-regional and trans-national co-operation.
Beneficiaries will include micro, small, medium sized enterprises, third sector organisations and public sector organisations.
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Contact
If you require further information on EFF Axis 4 please contact:
Inshore & Communities Team
Marine Scotland
Area 1B South
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Tel: 0131 244 4477
Fax: 0131 244 6474
Email: EFFAxis4grants@scotland.gsi.gov.uk