A wide range of projects in Europe have been funded by Axis 4 to date. Measures eligible for funding under Axis 4 include:
- Strengthening the competitiveness of fisheries areas
- Restructuring and redirecting economic activities, in particular by promoting eco-tourism, provided that these actions do not result in an increase in fishing effort
- Diversifying activities through the promotion of multiple employment for fishers through the creation of additional jobs outside the fisheries sector
- Adding value to fisheries products
- Supporting small fisheries and tourism related infrastructure and services for the benefit of small fisheries communities
- Protecting the environment in fisheries areas to maintain its attractiveness, regenerating and developing coastal hamlets and villages with fisheries activities and protecting and enhancing the natural and architectural heritage
- Re-establishing the production potential in the fisheries sector when damaged by natural or industrial disasters
- Promoting inter-regional and trans-national co-operation among groups in fisheries areas, mainly through networking and disseminating best practice
- Acquiring skills and facilitating the preparation and implementation of the local development strategy
- Contributing to the running costs of the group
In addition to the above any project must also contribute to the Local Fisheries Development Strategy as developed by the FLAG.
Beneficiaries will include micro, small, medium sized enterprises; third sector organisations and public sector organisations.
Contact
If you require further information on EFF Axis 4 please contact your local FLAG.