Amounts Granted The support rates under this scheme are: 50% for investments: to add value to, or fully utilise raw material renewable energy sources that improve energy efficiency/reductions in carbon emissions in buildings where secondary processing is housed 30% for investments: to optimise opera
Under the current call, applications are invited for projects with any of the following objectives: Support the development of the processing sector by adding value to, and fully utilising raw material Support the development of operational optimisation in the processing sector Improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions Current Call under the EMFAF Operational Programme 2020 -2027 Opening Date: 10 February 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 5pm, 05 June 2026 EMFAF Specific Objectives 2.2 Promoting marketing, quality and added value of fisheries and aquaculture products, as well as processing of those products Geographical Area Covered Republic of Ireland Eligible Applicants This scheme is available to applicants who are both an onshore processing SME and have either a SFPA approval number with activity code FFPP (fresh fishing products plant) or PP (processing plant) or a HSE Environmental Health Office (EHO) number for seaweed processors. The scheme is designed to support small and medium-sized seafood processors in operational optimisation, adding value to and fully utilising raw material, and improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Amounts Granted The support rates under this scheme are: 50% for investments: to add value to, or fully utilise raw material renewable energy sources that improve energy efficiency/reductions in carbon emissions in buildings where secondary processing is housed 30% for investments: to optimise operations that improve energy efficiency/reductions in carbon emissions in buildings where only primary processing is housed. A cap of €3 million in grant aid over the life of the scheme under the EMFAF Programme applies to any single beneficiary or company. Eligible expenditure View eligible and ineligible expenditure items Privacy Notice You can view the full Privacy Notice here . For more information contact: Grant Help Desk Grant Help Desk [email protected]
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