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

2 programs

Program	Source	Relevance	Funding
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation	EU	–	Total budget €6.108 billion (2021-2027). Direct management: €797 million via CINEA grants and procurement. Shared management: €5.311 billion through national co-financed programmes. Individual grant amounts vary per call.
LIFE Programme 2025-2027 Multi-Annual Work Programme (Official Document) For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management	EU	–	Total programme budget EUR 2,335.7M across 2025–2027. Operating grants capped at EUR 700,000 per organisation per financial year (max 70% co-financing). SAPs typically no stated cap; SIPs advised to not exceed EUR 12M per project. CSAs funded at up to 95%. TA-PP grants capped at EUR 70,000 per project. Co-financing rate for SAPs is max 60% (75% for priority nature habitats/species).