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European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) - (European Structural and Investment Funds)

Target group

SMEs, Large Enterprises, Government, Cities, Communities & NGOs, Knowledge Centers

Type of funding

Grant, Loans & Investments

Project type

Research, Innovation, Growth, Infrastructure

Area

Environment & Climate Action, Food & Healthy Diet, Funding Researchers, Innovation, International Cooperation, Oceans and seas, Partnerships with Industry & MS, SMEs

Your contact in Flanders

Check VLEVA funding guide for more details

Info last updated 9 months ago

Summary

Fund for the EU's maritime and fisheries policies for 2014-2020

Budget

For 2021-2027, the budget is €6.11 billion

Official information source

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes...

Description

For Flanders please also refer to Departement Landbouw & Visserij: EFMZV

Linkt to VLEVA funding guide: https://www.vleva.eu/nl/programma/europees-fonds-voor-maritieme-zaken-en-visserij-efmzv

About the programme

The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) is the fund for the EU's maritime and fisheries policies for 2021-2027.

The fund

helps fishers transitioning to sustainable fishing
supports coastal communities in diversifying their economies
finances projects that create new jobs and improve quality of life along European coasts
supports sustainable aquaculture developments
supports the implementation of the maritime policy

The new EMFAF particularly supports small-scale coastal fisheries, young fishers and outermost regions, as well as the promotion of sustainable aquaculture. It also aims to make it easier for applicants to access financing while improving results.

The fund is governed by the Common Provisions Regulation.

Programme web site

Programme duration

2021-2027

Lead Directorate-General

Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

Predecessor programme

European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)