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Objective of the funding programme

In the programming period 2021-2027, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) supports the sustainable growth and development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in coastal and inland communities, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). It promotes the conservation of marine resources, the adoption of innovative techniques, and economic resilience, providing funding for both climate adaptation and marine environmental protection projects.

See general information on how to apply to this programme.

Learn about EMFAF funding opportunities at national level and EU level.

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

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

70% co-financing rate, up to 100% under specific conditions.

Expected budget range of proposals

50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €, 1M € - 10M €

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

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

A minimum of three partners from different EU countries is required. Different rules apply for nationally managed funding.

Administering authority

European Commission and national authorities of each EU Member State.

General information

EMFAF website

Further information

EMFAF programmes 2021 - 2027

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

All regions in EU-27

Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Disaster Risk Reduction, Transport, Water management, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Marine and Fisheries

Disclaimer
The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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