Funding
If you are looking to secure funding to deliver an angling project then this page has a number of useful links for you to consider. Alongside the Fisheries Improvement Programme and Angling Improvement Fund, there are suggestions of other funding streams that could be accessible to your organisation and help you achieve your objective.
Fisheries Improvement Programme
Through the Fisheries Improvement Programme, the Environment Agency reinvests income received from the sale of fishing licences into projects that aim to build the infrastructure of angling in various ways. This fund is now open for applications and will close on 1st September at 5pm.
Angling Improvement Fund - Bio security and Non-native invasive species
The AIF reinvests income from fishing licence sales into projects that benefit anglers across England. This round closed on 26th May, clubs/fisheries who submitted an application will be informed of a decision in due course.
Angling Improvement Fund - Predation
The AIF reinvests income from fishing licence sales into projects that benefit anglers across England. The fund is for clubs and fisheries to tackle the effect of predation at their venues. Applicants will be notified this month.
Get Fishing Fund
The Environment Agency and Angling Trust have announced a new £100,000 ‘Get Fishing Fund’ to encourage more people to give fishing a go for the first time or get back into angling after a break from the sport.
Together Fund
As part of the We Fish As One campaign, the Angling Trust is working with Sport England and its Together Fund to help connect people from priority groups with community angling projects.
Sport England
The Sport England Small Grants Programme is now open for applications for funding. This supports people with schemes aimed at getting people more active and the money is provided through money from the National Lottery. Grants can be made for amounts from £300 - £15,000. Angling Clubs and Organisations have a vast range of great projects that help get people of all ages outdoors and active. Many help the surrounding community and protect and enhance the environment too. Don’t miss your chance to apply for this money.
British Disabled Angling Association
Support and advice may be available to clubs, fisheries and other organisations to develop opportunities for disabled people of all ages and abilities to access fishing in the UK.
Is your Club or Fishery near an airport?
Many of the United Kingdom's airports offer funds for community groups........
Other funds
A selection of other funds that may be able to support angling organisations with a variety of projects.