The Atlantic Fisheries Fund supports innovative projects in the fish and seafood sector that help meet the growing global demands for seafood globally. The objective of the program is to drive new ideas and solutions to help the seafood sector meet market demand for sustainability sourced, high quality fish and seafood products.

The Atlantic Fisheries Fund is a contribution program funded jointly by the federal government and provincial governments of the Atlantic Provinces.

Recent Announcements

August 12, 2021: Atlantic Fisheries Fund Investing $11.2 Million in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Fishing Industry
December 12, 2020: Atlantic Fisheries Fund Investments Announced for the Newfoundland and Labrador Fishing Industry
August 13, 2019: Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador fund projects to boost quality and productivity in the fish and seafood sector
December 5, 2018: The Government of Canada and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador fund projects to boost sustainability in the fish and seafood sector
January 18, 2018: Atlantic Fisheries Fund provides over $640,000 to fishing enterprises