European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) / European Commission

3 programs

Program	Source	Relevance	Funding
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution	–	–	13% of EUR 6.108 billion total EMFAF budget (approximately EUR 797 million) is directly managed by CINEA for direct grants and calls. Individual call budgets vary significantly by topic.
LIFE Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-programme (2021-2027) For NGOs Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Pollution Waste Management	–	–	Varies by project type. Standard Action Projects (SAP) typically receive 60-75% of eligible costs co-financed by LIFE. Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) receive larger multi-year allocations. Exact amounts per call depend on annual work programmes.
LIFE Programme - Operating Grants for NGOs (Environmental and Climate Action) For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research	EU	–	Not specified; grants cover organisational operating costs. Historically 20–40 organisations funded per cycle from the overall LIFE Programme budget.