EMFAF Denmark 2021-2027 - Efforts against Marine Litter

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 10:49

Danish subsidy scheme to reduce marine litter and combat plastic pollution in Danish marine areas, focusing on waste from commercial and recreational fishing. Total public subsidy can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs. Open to authorities, research institutions, companies, trade associations, and NGOs.

Source: https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/efforts-against-marine-litter-denmark

Funding Details

Funder: Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri) / European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Funding Goal: Collection and removal of marine litter from Danish waters, with a focus on reducing plastic pollution originating from fishing activities (commercial and recreational fishing). Grants support operational voyages at sea to collect marine litter including ghost gear (abandoned fishing nets, lines and traps), and proper disposal or recycling of collected materials.
Funding Amount: Up to 100% of eligible project costs. Total pool: DKK 5.3 million (~EUR 710,000). Co-financed: 70% EU (EMFAF) and 30% national funds.
Deadline: 2024-09-15 (Rolling)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted via the Danish grant portal TAS (portal.fvst.dk). Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Applicants must log in with MitID Erhverv. The application round can close early if all funds are exhausted.
Target Region: Denmark (Danish maritime/coastal waters)
Contact: Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri. Phone: 72 18 58 49. Email: tilskud@fiskeristyrelsen.dk. Hours: weekdays 09:00-14:00.
Official Page: https://fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/tilskudsguide/indsats-mod-marint-affald
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 10:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be: public authority, research institution, business, industry association, or NGO

Project Scope

Project must focus on collecting marine litter from Danish maritime waters
Litter collected must originate primarily from fishing (commercial or recreational)

Required Documents

Apply via Danish grant portal TAS using MitID Erhverv authentication
Submit estimated time records for personnel costs at application; actual records at payment request
Map the project area in Danmarks Miljøportal (arealinformation) and attach screenshot
Submit disposal/weighing certificates for collected litter from waste handling firms

Constraints

All costs above DKK 100,000 require two comparable quotes
Collected waste must be directed to recycling wherever possible
Project files and accounting documents must be retained for at least 5 years after final payment

Summary

The 'Efforts against Marine Litter' grant scheme (Indsats mod marint affald) is a Danish national measure under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027. It funds projects that collect marine litter from Danish waters, with particular focus on waste originating from fishing activities — including ghost gear such as abandoned nets, lines, and traps. All types of marine plastic pollution in Danish coastal and offshore waters are targeted. The scheme is open to a broad range of applicants including NGOs, companies, public authorities, research institutions, and industry associations. Grants can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, with funding split between EU (70%) and national (30%) sources. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis through the Danish government grant portal TAS. This program is directly relevant to organizations working on marine plastic waste collection in Denmark and Danish waters. It supports the operational costs of collection voyages, vessel use, waste disposal, and project management. Fishing vessels operated by commercial fishers can be included as cost items. The scheme has run annually since at least 2023, and is expected to continue as long as EMFAF 2021-2027 programme funding remains available. Future rounds are anticipated. The 2024 round is now closed, with the pool almost fully committed.

Historical Context

The 2024 round ran from 1 May to 15 September 2024, with a total pool of DKK 5.3 million (~EUR 710,000). By 9 September 2024, DKK 4.9 million had been applied for, leaving DKK 0.4 million remaining. A previous round was held in 2023 under a different implementing regulation (Order No. 148 of 8 February 2023). The scheme is part of the EMFAF 2021-2027 programme and is expected to recur annually.

Why it was added

Baltic government waste/CE program

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