What did the Romans ever do for us? I hear similar statements about the EA. Well, if your club is having issues with the spread of invasive non-native species, floating pennywort for example, then the EA might possibly be able to divert some funding your way because the Angling Improvement Fund (AIF) has re-opened for applications with £100,000 available to support angling organisations with projects that tackle the spread of invasive non-native species and increase biosecurity at angling venues.
The AIF is administered by the Angling Trust and is funded by the Environment Agency from income received through the sales of fishing rod licences. The AIF is just one of several ways the Environment Agency channels this income to support the delivery of tangible benefits to anglers across England.
Applications for up to £5,000 funding are invited from clubs, fisheries and other angling-related organisations. Joint applications from clubs and fisheries that wish to undertake a project covering larger areas will also be welcomed. The maximum award for these catchment projects is £10,000.
All applicants must have consulted with an Angling Trust Fisheries Support Officer before applying and should do so as soon as possible to gain the best possible chance of receiving advice before the closure of the application process at 5pm on Thursday, 14 November 2024.
To find out more, visit the Angling Trust website: https://anglingtrust.net/funding/aif/
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