The NSW Government is offering low interest rate loans to assist commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers to identify and address risks to their business, improve permanent assets and infrastructure, ensure long term productivity and sustainable use of the marine, estuarine and land-based environment.
The Seafood Innovation Fund will assist investment into four key areas:
The Seafood Innovation Fund is available to commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers in NSW to meet the cost of carrying out permanent capital works that will; improve assets and infrastructure, identify and address risks, help build resilience to changes in seasonal conditions and ensure long term productivity and sustainable use of the marine and land-based environment. Download the Guidelines for full details of eligibility (sections 9-10).
For your application you will need a copy of the following documents:
The online application form has been designed to make the process as simple as possible. We recommend that you have all scanned documents ready to upload before starting the process. We recommend that you use the Google Chrome browser.
You will need:
We recommend you use the Google Chrome browser
when submitting a claim.
If you have more questions about the Seafood Innovation Fund please contact the RAA on 1800 678 593 or email rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au