Resources that provide guidance on launching a FIP, including resources for workplan development, participants, and budgeting.
Workplan Development
Marine Stewardship Council Fishery Improvement Action Plan Tool
World Wildlife Fund - US FIP Handbook: Guidelines for Developing Fishery Improvement Projects
Pages 26-28 provide an overview of how to develop a workplan, and pages 58-68 offer a template tool FIPs can use to create their workplans.
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Detailed and Public Workplan Guidance and Template
Participants
Marine Stewardship Council Partnering for Sustainable Fisheries Tool
A guide on how to develop and work in partnerships to support fisheries as they improve toward MSC certification.
World Wildlife Fund - US FIP Handbook: Guidelines for Developing Fishery Improvement Projects
Page 9 provides details about identifying and engaging FIP participants.
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Partnership Participant Agreement Template
Budgeting
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Budget Template
World Wildlife Fund - US FIT Financial Toolkit: Guidelines for Financing Fisheries in Transition (FIT)
A comprehensive handbook providing guidance about financing mechanisms to those interested in developing and implementing fishery improvement projects.