Gone Fishing Day fishing packages or grants support fishing clubs and associated organisations to run events to promote and celebrate fishing on or around Gone Fishing Day.

Who can apply
– Recreational fishing clubs and associated organisations

Types of projects funded under this grant
– Gone Fishing Day fishing packages or grants support fishing clubs and associated organisations to promote and celebrate fishing through the running of events on or around Gone Fishing Day.

Applicants can apply for grants to purchase or hire fishing gear, bait, food and non-alcoholic drinks, participant giveaways and other equipment required to run a local Gone Fishing Day event and associated activities.

To be eligible for a package the fishing club or organisation must:
– Be a previously established recreational fishing club or associated organisation
– Be able to host a Gone Fishing Day event prior to 30 November 2025
– Only apply for one fishing package per organisation per event
– Complete the application in full (with sufficient detail to enable a sound assessment)
– Show clearly how the project team will deliver the project (including adequacy of expertise within the project team)
– Have submitted final reports and evidence of project expenditure to DPIRD for all past Gone Fishing Day grants (if relevant).