European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021–2027
Grants for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in Germany: A total of €211.8 million from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund 2021–2027 is available nationwide. Funding measures in 10 federal states as well as at the federal level for monitoring, data collection, and nature conservation. Applications can be submitted at any time until 31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The EMFAF supports innovative projects for the sustainable use and management of maritime resources within the framework of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. The goal is to promote ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, strengthen regional value creation, protect and restore aquatic ecosystems, and develop a sustainable blue economy in coastal and inland regions.
Eligible expenses
- Investments in fishing vessels
- Personnel and material costs
- Expenditures for monitoring and data collection
- Structural and technical investments in ports
- Research and development measures
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Public Institutions
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Activity in the field of fisheries and aquaculture
- Responsibility in one of the 10 participating federal states
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financial plan
- Proof of fishing activity
- Proof of compliance with GFP
Evaluation criteria
- Sustainability aspects
- Degree of innovation
- Relevance for fisheries and aquaculture
- Environmental protection relevance
- Coherence with GFP
Description
Within the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, €211.8 million is available nationwide to support sustainable projects in ten federal states as well as at the federal level. Funding is provided for initiatives promoting the ecological, economic, and social sustainable management of marine resources, including investments in fishing vessels, structural and technical port infrastructure, personnel and material costs, research, data collection, as well as measures to protect aquatic ecosystems. All company sizes, public institutions, and interest groups may submit applications, provided they are active in an eligible federal state. The fund also finances fisheries control and conservation measures to ensure a holistic implementation of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
Project leaders must submit a comprehensive project description, a development and business plan, proof of fishing activity, and CFP compliance documentation by 31 December 2027. Selection is based on sustainability aspects, degree of innovation, environmental relevance, and coherence with the strategic framework. The objective is to strengthen regional value creation, restore aquatic habitats, and build a resilient blue economy. Through the close integration of fisheries, aquaculture, research, and conservation, an effective instrument is created to secure healthy seas, inland waters, and jobs in the maritime sector in the long term.
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