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:

• open calls for tenders
• planned calls for tenders

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:

• open calls for proposals
• planned calls for proposals

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 [157 KB] .

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