Seafood Training Scheme

The Training and Capacity Building Scheme is established under Union Priority 1 (Sustainable Fisheries) of Ireland’s Operational Programme under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014 – 2020, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Commission

Who is Eligible

To be eligible for training funding you must submit an application on bim.flexigrant.com before paying for your course.

Funding for training is available in the following areas;

• Commercial Fishing
• Fishing Vessel Engineering
• GMDSS Radio Communications
• Skippers
• Aquaculture
• Commercial Diving
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work
• Seafood Processing

If you are a Seafood training provider your training programme(s) may qualify for funding. Please complete the evaluation form (pdf 460Kb)   The information provided will be used by the BIM Training Committee in reaching a decision on eligibility for funding.

What is Funded

• Course fees (Including Mid Management Development Programme )
• Other charges levied on eligible beneficiaries by course providers e.g. exam fees
• Subsistence costs, at a daily rate (per diem) is available for some courses

Amounts Granted