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<p>It is expected that the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) will continue
until 2020. In the event of no deal being reached, the Chancellor announced on 24
July 2018 that all EMFF projects approved before the closure date of the current programme
will be fully funded under a Treasury guarantee. On 10 December 2018, this Government
announced £37.2 million of extra funding for the UK seafood sector for projects approved
during 2019 and 2020 to boost the industry as we become an independent coastal state.</p><p>
</p><p>Applications for funding to improve infrastructure in fishing ports should
be directed to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in England. Applications are
assessed against the scheme rules. The European Grants Team in the MMO processes applications
for funding and projects over £100,000 will be assessed by a selection panel.</p><p>
</p><p>All applications in England should be sent to:</p><p> </p><p>Marine Management
Organisation</p><p>Lancaster House, Hampshire Court</p><p>Newcastle Business Park</p><p>Newcastle
Upon Tyne, NE4 7YH</p><p> </p><p>Telephone: 0208 026 5539</p><p> </p><p>Email: <a
href="mailto:emff.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk" target="_blank">emff.queries@marinemanagement.org.uk</a></p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund-emff-apply-for-funding"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/european-maritime-and-fisheries-fund-emff-apply-for-funding</a></p>
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