Young Fisher Scheme
Access funding for fisheries, aquaculture, and the seafood sector
Provided by Bord Iascaigh Mhara
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
This scheme aims to help young fishers in Ireland access and buy their first fishing vessel. It offers grant support of up to 40%, capped at €250,000, and is designed to make the entry into vessel ownership more feasible. The scheme is part of efforts to renew the fishing workforce and ensure sustained participation of younger cohorts in Ireland’s seafood industry.
Who is it for?
This scheme is open to individuals, or legal entities wholly owned by one or more individuals: Who are each under 40 years of age at the time of application. Who each has worked for at least 5 years as a fisher and is fully qualified to operate the vessel being purchased. Who is tax resident in Ireland, and has the right to live in Ireland.
At a glance
- Provider
- Bord Iascaigh Mhara
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Max amount
- €250k
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 29 June 2026; last verified 29 June 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.