Commercial Fishermen (majority of income is from commercial fishing, includes shell fishermen) who are at least 18 years old and reside in or fish from boats homeported in any of the New England or Mid-Atlantic states (Maine to North Carolina) are eligible to apply for funding to attend courses that support improving maritime and safety skills. Also eligible are family members of the above Commercial Fishermen who are pursuing commercial fishing or maritime careers. Awards, not to exceed $500, are limited to one per person per year and are paid directly to the course provider. Upon completion of the course, a copy of the completion certificate shall be forwarded to Fishing Partnership Support Services.

• Commercial Fisherman (includes Shell fisherman) or a family member of a commercial fisherman pursuing commercial fishing or a maritime career.
• At least 18 years old.
• Resides in or fishes from boats homeported in any New England or Mid Atlantic State (Maine to North Carolina).
• For courses that support professional maritime and safety skill training.
• For future courses only. Not for courses already completed or currently enrolled.
• Submit application three weeks in advance of the course start date.
• Award is for the cost of the course up to a maximum of $500.
• Award is limited to one per person per year. Award is paid directly to the course provider.