December 30, 2020 — Seafood producers who lost more than 35% of their revenue due to COVID-19 have two months left to apply to the Department of Natural Resources for financial assistance.
The federal government has allocated Maryland $4,125,000 in CARES Act funding to assist fisheries during the pandemic. About $3 million will be given in direct payments, and the remainder will pay for seafood marketing and business support, according to The Department of Natural Resources.
Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said in a statement Tuesday the payments will hopefully help seafood producers weather tough market conditions.
“We will continue working with industry on long-term strategies to recover and strengthen Maryland’s markets post-pandemic,” she said.