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Objective of the funding programme

The Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination inside and outside the EU in the field of civil protection, with a focus on improving prevention, preparedness, and response to disasters. In the context of climate change, the UCPM also co-finances projects that support climate adaptation efforts, enhancing resilience to climate-related risks such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather events.

See general information on how to apply to this programme.

Learn about UCPM funding opportunities.

Find further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation in UCPM.

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

Up to 95% for single-country projects, and up to 90% for multi-country projects.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €, 50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Not specified.

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

Except for multi-country grants, applications must be submitted:
i) by the national civil protection authorities and their affiliated entities, or
ii) by other entities, with the compulsory endorsement of the national civil protection authority.

Administering authority

European Commission

General information

EU Civil Protection Knowledge Network (UCPKN)

Further information

UCPKN factsheets

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Republic of, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Türkiye, Ukraine, Kosovo under UN Security Council Resolution 1244/99, Georgia

All regions in those countries

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsDisaster Risk Reduction

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