The Guarantee Fund for Fishermen is headquartered in Trondheim and offers a number of welfare schemes specifically aimed at fishermen and trappers. The organization aims to support the industry through various grant schemes and compensations. This includes grants for reporting equipment for the fishing fleet, as well as a compensation scheme for CO2 tax that is relevant to players in the industry.
In addition to welfare schemes, the Guarantee Fund also offers support for fuel for the coastal shrimp fleet, unemployment benefits and pension insurance for fishermen. The organization handles reimbursement of basic tax on mineral oil and has a guarantee scheme for fishermen. It also administers grants for line own subsidies, which helps to strengthen the economy of the fishing industry.