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Quota leasing scheme - July 2026
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Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.
A quota leasing scheme for English fishing vessels to access excess quota from non-sector pools, managed by the Marine Management Organisation. The scheme aims to distribute available fishing quota to as many eligible English vessels as possible.
About this grant
The Quota leasing scheme for July 2026 is administered by the Marine Management Organisation to distribute excess quota in the English non-sector pools. The scheme addresses underutilisation of fishing quota by offering access to additional fishing opportunities for vessels with restricted non-sector licences. Specifically, vessels holding Category B, C, and no-quota annex licences of over 10 metres can apply for access to underutilised quota stocks for the remainder of 2026. This is the third and final leasing window for 2026, following windows in January and April. The scheme enables eligible vessels to fish for leased quota stocks up to 31 December 2026, provided the MMO is confident there is excess quota available within the non-sector pools.
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Eligibility
English vessels with non-sector licences over 10 metres, specifically those holding Category B, C, or no-quota annex licences. Vessels with these restricted non-sector licences have limited quota stocks available and may apply for access to additional stocks under this scheme. Only vessels that held the relevant licence types during the application window are eligible. The scheme is limited to this final July 2026 window, though applications received outside designated windows may only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
How it's scored
Where there are competing proposals for the same stocks, the MMO will consider applications based on the economic, environmental and social benefits provided by the proposed fishing activity, as evidenced by responses given on the application form. The evaluation focuses on demonstrating value across these three dimensions.
Key requirements
- ✓Vessel must be English-registered
- ✓Access to excess quota in English non-sector pools
- ✓Quota leasing arrangement terms to be determined by MMO
Funder contact
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Relevant sectors
About this sector
Ocean and blue economy funding covers marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal resilience and ocean technology. Support comes from public research bodies, development finance and ocean-focused foundations. Calls often favour projects that involve coastal communities and that can be monitored at sea.
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