Funding opportunities
- Contracts for services and goods – Calls for tenders
- Grants for projects – Calls for proposals
- European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
- State aid for the fisheries industry
Contracts for services and goods – Calls for tenders
The European Commission buys in goods and services from contractors, selected by competitive tendering. Following a call for tenders, the Commission will sign a supply contract with the business that submits the best tender.
What contracts are available?
For maritime affairs and fisheries, the Commission is most often looking for contractors to carry out studies or information and communication activities.
How do I submit a tender?
Check our website regularly for:
Each call will give full instructions on how to tender.
Grants for projects – Calls for proposals
The European Commission provides funding grants to support specific projects (e.g. scientific research) relating to maritime affairs and fisheries. Following a call for proposals, the Commission will grant funding to projects that best meet its selection criteria.
How do I apply?
Check our website regularly for:
Each call will give full instructions on how to apply.
European Fisheries Fund (EFF)
What is this?
The EFF provides funding to the fishing industry and coastal communities to help them adapt to changing conditions and become economically resilient and ecologically sustainable.
>> More information about the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).
How do I apply?
Apply to your national fishery authority 
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State aid for the fisheries industry
What is this?
National or regional subsidies.
More information about state aid for the fishing industry.
How do I apply?
Apply to your national government.
General information about EU funding
- Introduction to EU funding
- The EU policy on public procurement (general information)
- EU grants, funds and programmes
- Public contracts
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)
- European Transparency Initiative - Beneficiaries of EU funding
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22/05/2013 -
The Atlantic – A Shared Resource
Ms Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries will participate in a high level meeting concerning the Atlantic in Galway, Ireland on May 24 and 25.
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22/05/2013 -
A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity
Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism were the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day. For two days in Valletta, Malta, experts from all maritime sectors and from all over Europe discussed how to drive the tourism industry forward and maintain its position not only as a sector for sustainable growth, but also as a crucial driver for the wider economy and a key contributor to the EU's Blue Growth agenda.
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21/05/2013 -
Success All Year Round: Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime and Coastal Tourism
Speech by Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (European Maritime Day, Valetta, Malta)