Get Fishing Fund

This scheme is delivered through the Angling Trust’s partnership arrangement with the Environment Agency. The money comes from fishing licence sales, so it provides a way for all anglers to invest in the future of their sport.

The Get Fishing Fund has been established to support organisations delivering a programme of angling activities. These angling activities should aim to help get more people into fishing and retain them within the sport.

November 2024: Building on the launch of the Get Fishing Fund in December 2020, the Environment Agency and Angling Trust have announced an additional £150,000 investment to encourage more people to get fishing.

Organisations can apply for up to £2,000 to deliver their project.

The funder will give priority to those projects that have secured match funding. It is not a specific requirement although it will assist applications if applicants are able to secure additional investment into the project.

Restrictions

Small grants cannot fund:

  • Staff and salary costs (for example payment of a coach).
  • Fishery facility improvements.
  • Fish stocking.
  • The purchase of fishing licences (Attendees should be made aware of the requirement to hold a current fishing licence. Anyone aged 13-16 years is free).
  • Coaching courses.

Eligible Expenditure

The Fund will support organisations to put on a range of fishing activities to encourage new anglers.

The following can be funded:

  • Fishing equipment and terminal tackle.
  • Promotional materials such as banners or feather flags (These will need to recognise the of the contribution of the Angling Trust and the Environment Agency).
  • Peg fees/venue hire.
  • The fund will cover up to 50% of the cost of peg fees and venue hire for the project.
  • Volunteer expenses to a maximum of £100 total

How To Apply

The deadline for applications is 27 January 2026 (17:00).

Applications will be judged on a weekly basis and as a result, the funds may be allocated before the deadline.

Applications are made online at the Angling Trust website.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    The Angling Trust
    Eastwood House
    6 Rainbow Street
    Leominster
    Herefordshire
    HR6 8DQ
    Tel: 07495 433626
    Email: AI******@**********st.net