Green Transition of Fisheries - Denmark (Marine and Fisheries Programme 2021-2027)
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National Danish grant schemes funding projects supporting green and climate-friendly transition of fisheries and aquaculture sector. Co-financed by EU EMFAF. Covers environmentally friendly gear, ghost net removal, marine litter, and sustainability measures. Up to 75% of eligible costs, 100% for collective applicants.
Source: https://greenfisheries.dk/en/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) / European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
- Funding Goal
- Support green and climate-friendly transition of Danish fisheries and aquaculture through multiple grant schemes, including investments in environmentally friendly fishing gear, ghost net and marine litter removal, aquaculture green transition, and marine knowledge projects. Co-financed by EU EMFAF (EHFAF). Covers environmentally friendly gear, ghost net removal, marine litter collection, and sustainability measures in Danish waters.
- Funding Amount
- Up to 100% of eligible costs for marine litter collection projects (from public sources); up to 75% for other applicants; 70% EU-funded (EHFAF) and 30% national co-funding. Total programme budget 2021-2027: DKK 2.1 billion (approx. EUR 280 million), of which DKK 1.5 billion from EU EMFAF.
- Deadline
- Periodic, annual rounds. Last marine litter round: May 1 – September 15, 2024 (now closed). Upcoming rounds announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk. (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Applications submitted via the TAS grant portal (portal.fvst.dk). Applicants must have MitID Erhverv. Application guidelines and forms available at fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/tilskudsguide. Upcoming application rounds listed at fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/kommende-ansoegningsrunder.
- Target Region
- Denmark — Danish marine waters and fisheries sector
- Contact
- Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri, Nyropsgade 30, 1780 Copenhagen V. Tel: 72 18 56 00. Email: mail@lfst.dk. Grant office: tilskud@fiskeristyrelsen.dk, Tel: 72 18 58 49. Open weekdays 08:30–14:00.
- Official Page
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/hav-fiskeri-og-akvakulturfonden/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 12:01
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Summary
The Danish EMFAF Programme (Hav-, Fiskeri- og Akvakulturfonden / EHFAF) is the national implementation of the EU European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund for Denmark, running 2021–2027. It is administered by the Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri, or LFST). The total programme budget is DKK 2.1 billion (approximately EUR 280 million), of which DKK 1.5 billion comes from the EU EMFAF fund. The programme covers multiple thematic priorities: green transition of fisheries (environmentally friendly fishing gear, fuel efficiency, selective gear), green transition of aquaculture (investment and development projects), marine litter and ghost net removal, coastal fisheries investments, marine knowledge and sustainable fisheries management, and maritime environmental protection measures. A dedicated 'Indsats mod marint affald' (Marine Litter Action) scheme specifically targets reduction of marine litter and plastic pollution in Danish waters, with focus on waste originating from commercial and recreational fisheries including ghost net retrieval. Eligible applicants vary by scheme. For the Marine Litter Action: government authorities, research institutions, companies, industry associations, and NGOs may apply. For fisheries and aquaculture transition schemes: commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and industry associations are primarily targeted. Projects must be located in Denmark or Danish marine waters. Funding intensity is up to 100% of eligible costs for marine litter collection projects (from combined public sources: 70% EU + 30% national). For other green transition schemes, the standard rate is up to 75% of eligible costs. The Marine Litter Action 2024 round had a total pool of DKK 5.3 million (approximately EUR 700,000). Applications are submitted through the online TAS portal (portal.fvst.dk) using MitID Erhverv. The programme operates in periodic annual application rounds. Detailed application guidelines, budgeting templates, and collaboration agreement forms are provided for each scheme. The programme is a recurring annual initiative with new rounds expected each year through 2027.
Historical Context
The programme runs 2021–2027. Previous rounds include: Marine Litter Action 2023 and 2024 (both closed). Green Transition Fisheries (Grøn omstilling: Fiskeri) had previous closed rounds. The 2021–2027 framework replaced the previous European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EHFF) 2014–2020 programme. Total national implementation: DKK 2.1 billion.
Sources
- https://greenfisheries.dk/en/
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/hav-fiskeri-og-akvakulturfonden/
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/tilskudsguide/
- https://www.fiskeristyrelsen.dk/tilskud/soeg-tilskud/tilskudsguide/indsats-mod-marint-affald/