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Producer Organisation Scheme

The Producer Organisation Scheme supports recognised fishery and aquaculture Producer Organisations in implementing the Common Fisheries Policy and developing the seafood sector. It funds nine measures, including plan preparation, administration, capital costs, meeting attendance and knowledge dissemination, each supported at 75% of eligible costs up to a set annual maximum.

Grant range
Up to €270,000 across 9 measures
Funding level
75%
Support type
Grant
Last checked
3 Sept 2026
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About this scheme

The Producer Organisation Scheme supports recognised Producer Organisations (POs) under the CMO Regulation (EU No 1379/2013) in implementing the Common Fisheries Policy and developing the seafood sector, under the EMFAF Operational Programme 2020-2027. The current call opened 29 July 2026 and closes 30 September 2026 at 5pm, addressing EMFAF objective 2.2 on marketing, quality, added value and processing of fisheries and aquaculture products. Nine measures are funded at a 75% support rate, each with its own annual maximum aid amount ranging from €10,000 to €80,000 (with capital costs capped over the EMFAF programme's lifetime rather than annually). Pre-financing is available to newly formed POs recognised since 2021. Applicants should consult the Guidelines for Applicants and apply online via the BIM Grants Portal; the form works on all devices though desktop/laptop is recommended. Technical queries go to BIM's Grants Management System helpdesk.

Who can apply

  • Applicant must be a Producer Organisation officially recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 (CMO Regulation), established by fishery or aquaculture producers
  • Current call opened 29 July 2026 and closes 30 September 2026 at 5pm
  • Support rate is 75% of eligible costs across all nine measures
  • Each measure carries its own annual maximum aid amount: PMP preparation (€40,000), annual report preparation (€30,000), administrative implementation of PMPs (€80,000), Celtic Sea Herring advisory committee administration (€10,000), Northwest Herring advisory committee administration (€10,000), indirect costs (€10,000), capital costs for office equipment (€30,000, over the EMFAF programme lifetime rather than annually), attendance at specified meetings (€25,000), and dissemination of knowledge/advisory services (€35,000)
  • Indirect costs are calculated as a flat rate of 10% of eligible direct staff costs under the PMP, annual report and administrative implementation measures
  • Pre-financing is available to newly formed Producer Organisations recognised since 2021
  • Items claimed under the knowledge dissemination measure must be detailed in advance in the Annual Report and approved by the competent authority

How to apply

  1. Review the Guidelines for Applicants, which provide guidance on the application process
  2. Apply online via the BIM Grants Portal (SmartSimple)
  3. Note: the application form is compatible with all devices, but desktop/laptop use is advised for best results
  4. For technical queries about the BIM Grants Management System, email BIM's Grant Help Desk
  5. Optional: share feedback on the application process via BIM's dedicated feedback email address