Page contentsPage contents 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 Funding opportunities Calls for proposalOpen and upcoming calls for proposal under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.Find opportunities How to applyLearn how to propose a project, and how the project selection process works. Calls for tenderOpen and upcoming calls for tender related to the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.Find opportunities Funded projects and results Recipients of EU funding Budget and performance Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment. Programme performance webpage Programme features Programme duration2021-2027Lead Directorate-GeneralMaritime Affairs and FisheriesPredecessor programmeEuropean Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)Management modeShared and direct managementMFF headingNatural Resources and EnvironmentClusterAgriculture and Maritime PolicyClimate contribution30% (ℹ) (target)Total budget 2021-2027€ 6.11 billion (ℹ) (current prices)Relevant regulationRegulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Documents Legal texts and factsheets
