IFI Habitats and Conservation Scheme now open to Mayo applications

In 2026, Inland Fisheries Ireland Habitats and Conservation Scheme awarded a total of €763,667 in funding to 18 environmental projects in counties Meath, Mayo, Clare, Offaly, Donegal, Westmeath, Roscommon, Cork, and Sligo, as well as for national projects.

The 2027 funding call is now open, with expression of interest accepted until December 10.

Barry Fox head of operations at IFI commented: "IFI partners with local communities and stakeholders nationwide to conserve fish species, for the benefit of current and future generations.

"By restoring our natural river systems, we are protecting native wild salmon and sea trout populations while building long-term environmental resilience against climate change and biodiversity loss."

Monies for the grants are generated by the sale of salmon and sea trout angling licences and permits, and commercial fishing licences in Ireland.

Eligible angling clubs, fishery owners and other stakeholders are invited to express their interest in submitting a proposal.

A webinar on the application process is being held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. Full application details, and a registration form for the upcoming webinar, are available here.