Angling Improvement Fund – Nets, Mats and Slings
This fund is now open. There is £25,000 available, provided by Environment Agency from rod licence income, towards the purchase of nets, mats and slings. This is to help prevent the spread of fish disease and Invasive Non-Native Species. Applicants will be required to complete an online learning module and provide 2 quotes for their equipment. If the grant is awarded, the money will be paid on the production of receipts.
Who can apply to the Angling Improvement Fund?
Applicant venues must be located in England and offer a form of fishing covered by an Environment Agency non-migratory trout and coarse fishing licence.
Successful applicants must consent to any publicity relating to the funding award and its project as may be required by the Angling Trust and/or Environment Agency.
Eligible organisations include:
- Unincorporated associations such as clubs and syndicates
- Commercial fisheries
- Local authorities
- Limited companies
- Community Interest Companies
- Charities
(Governance documentation may be required before an application is considered)
How to apply
- You MUST read the Guidance Note for Applicants in full (link below)
- If you are a new applicant register your organisation on the Online Application System (link below). If you already have a log in from any previous applications you do not need to register again. (Please note this is NOT your angling trust membership details)
Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered
Exclusive Offers
Our partners at Nash, Fox and Avid have kindly offered applicants to this fund an exclusive 20% discount off Trade cost! To take up this offer:
- Research the product/s you require from one of these 3 companies
- Click the company logo for a direct link to their email address, state that you are applying to the Angling Trust’s Angling Improvement Fund for Biosecurity measures
- You will be sent a quote that you must then upload to your budget page
Need further assistance?
Please contact:
Andy Petch, Angling Improvement Fund Manager – 07495 433 626 for general enquires relating to your application
Chloe Guy, Angling Improvement Fund Administrator – 07496 251 827 for registration and technical queries
