Grant and Assistance for Fishing and Shore Side Support Businesses

NOAA Fisheries is sponsoring a free presentation by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture on their programs that can provide support to the fishing industry during these challenging times. Commercial fishing is considered a type of harvesting so is suitable for these forms of assistance.

Join us to find out if your business is eligible for the various kinds of assistance offered by these agencies and for information on how to apply.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 3:30–5:30 pm
WHERE: NOAA Fisheries, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA

If you cannot attend in person, you can listen in by dialing 866-647-1746 and entering #6042534. You can also watch by webinar by following these steps:
1. Go to https://nero-fso.webex.com/nero-fso/j.php?ED=152399987&UID=1182599637&PW-NNmVhZjU2OTYx&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. Enter your name and email address
3. Enter the meeting password: Assistance1
4. Click “Join”

For more information, contact Olivia Rugo at olivia.rugo@noaa.gov or 978-675-2167