Fisheries Improvement Programme Phase 2
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Please be aware that there is limited extra budget and time available to deliver projects so only apply if your works are a priority and ‘ready to go’. Even then in some cases we may be unable to support immediately, and good projects may have to wait until after April 2027 to commence.
Applications need to have clearly stated deliverables and specification, all permits and approvals in place and match funding commitments confirmed.
As a result of prioritising summer incident response there will be some parts of the country where it is only possible for EA staff to manage the existing programme without taking on additional projects, this may result in a delay in supporting good proposals received. We hope you understand as we want to be open and transparent and manage expectations
Who can apply?
Money for projects to improve habitat and facilities for anglers will be made available through the Fisheries Improvement Programme, which comes directly from sales of coarse and trout fishing licences in England and therefore is ring-fenced for use in England on coarse and trout fisheries.
The EA welcomes proposals from angling clubs, fisheries, NGOs, local authorities or other community organisations involved in angling.
How to apply
Follow these 3 steps
Read the guidance note for applicants (link below) which explains everything you need to know about how to apply to the fund. All applicants must first register their details and then submit an application using the online portal by clicking the link below.
A help sheet is also provided to aid the application process.
The deadline for applications is 28th August 2026.
Need further assistance?
For initial support please contact Andy Petch on: 07495 433 626