EMFAF Germany - Federal Institute for Agriculture and Food (BLE)
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German EMFAF 2021-2027 managed by BLE with 10 federal states. Supports sustainable fisheries/aquaculture, marine conservation, stock conservation, environmental protection, restoration of aquatic biodiversity. Includes Local Fisheries Action Groups (FLAGs).
Funding Details
- Funder
- European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Germany - Federal Institute for Agriculture and Food (BLE)
- Funding Goal
- Support sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, marine conservation, biodiversity protection, stock conservation, environmental protection, and restoration of aquatic biodiversity in Germany. Federal level focuses on fisheries control, fisheries data collection, and nature conservation projects. German states administer separate EMFAF programs including Local Fisheries Action Groups (FLAGs) and CLLD.
- Funding Amount
- Varies by project; total German EMFAF program 2021-2027. Federal funds currently fully committed.
- Deadline
- 2027-12-31 (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- Federal applications can theoretically be submitted at any time until 31.12.2027 but federal funds are currently fully committed. State-level calls should be checked via portal-fischerei.de. For state programs, contact respective state authorities. Application portal: https://www.portal-fischerei.de
- Target Region
- Germany (10 federal states with their own programs plus federal level)
- Contact
- Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE), contact via ble.de
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 14:06
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Summary
The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 is administered in Germany by the Federal Institute for Agriculture and Food (BLE) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMLEH). The fund aims to support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the EU's maritime policy, contributing to environmental protection and climate goals. Thematically, the German EMFAF program covers sustainable fisheries, aquaculture development, marine and coastal ecosystem conservation, aquatic biodiversity restoration, environmental protection, fisheries control, and data collection. Priority areas include stock conservation and nature conservation-relevant projects at the federal level, with state programs covering sustainable blue economy, fishing community development, and Local Action Group (FLAG) activities. Eligible activities at the federal level are restricted to fisheries control, fisheries-related data collection, and nature conservation projects. State programs may fund a broader range of activities including aquaculture development, coastal fishing community support, environmental improvements, and capacity building for local fishing communities through FLAGs. Geographically, the program covers Germany, including all German coastal and inland fisheries regions. The 10 participating German states run their own EMFAF programs with separate funding calls. At the federal level, only public institutions (BLE Group 53 or the Thünen Institute for fisheries research) are eligible. State programs have broader eligibility including NGOs, fishing enterprises, aquaculture operators, research institutions, and fishing community organizations. Partnerships involving multiple stakeholders are encouraged especially in CLLD/FLAG activities. Federal-level funds are currently fully committed to existing approved projects. State-level calls for new projects continue independently. Applications for federal funding can technically be submitted until December 31, 2027, but approval of new federal projects is currently not possible. State-level program details are available via portal-fischerei.de.
Historical Context
EMFAF 2021-2027 replaces the previous EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund). Germany manages its EMFAF program through BLE at federal level and 10 federal states at regional level. Federal funds are currently fully committed to approved projects.
Why it was added
EU Round 8 EU3: EMFAF Germany national program