EMFAF Denmark - Danish Agency for Fisheries (LFST)

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Enriched EU · Found: 2026-03-10 20:48

Danish EMFAF 2021-2027 driving green transition in fisheries/aquaculture. Priority 1: sustainable fisheries, coastal fishing, maritime knowledge, marine waste reduction. Priority 2: sustainable aquaculture. Supports CLLD/FLAG for coastal communities.

Source: https://lfst.dk/english/the-european-maritime-fisheries-and-aquaculture-fund-emfaf

Funding Details

Funder: Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) — Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark
Funding Goal: Administration of the Danish fisheries and aquaculture funding programmes co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF/EHFAF). Funds projects in: fishing fleet green transition, aquaculture investments, marine litter collection, coastal fisheries, marine knowledge and data collection, environmental protection measures, and river restoration.
Funding Amount: Varies by sub-programme. Co-financing rates apply in line with EMFAF regulations.
Deadline: Periodic, varies by scheme (periodic)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted via LFST (Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri) through their online portal. Individual calls (ansøgningsrunder) are announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk. A grants guide (Tilskudsguide) lists active schemes and eligibility criteria. Applications must meet 'Antagelighed' (eligibility) requirements.
Target Region: Denmark
Contact: Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST), Denmark. Website: fiskeristyrelsen.dk
Official Page: https://fiskeristyrelsen.dk/soeg-tilskud
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 13:39

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Must be registered and operating in Denmark
Eligibility varies by sub-scheme: commercial fishing/aquaculture operators, NGOs, research institutions may each qualify for different measures
Must meet LFST eligibility (antagelighed) criteria for the specific sub-programme

Project Scope

Project must align with EMFAF priorities: green transition, marine knowledge, environmental protection, fisheries sustainability
Marine litter scheme (Indsats mod marint affald) funds collection and removal of marine waste

Required Documents

Project plan and budget documentation required per EMFAF rules

Constraints

Applications submitted during open call rounds (ansøgningsrunder) announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk
Monitoring and reporting obligations per EMFAF programme requirements

Summary

The Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (LFST) administers the national implementation of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF, known in Danish as EHFAF — Hav-, Fiskeri- og Akvakulturfonden) for Denmark under the 2021-2027 programming period. The programme covers a wide range of fisheries and aquaculture-related objectives. Priority thematic areas include: green transition in fisheries and aquaculture (Grøn omstilling), coastal fisheries investment (Investeringer i kystfiskeri), marine knowledge and sustainable fisheries management (Marin viden), maritime environmental protection measures (Maritim viden — implementering af miljøbeskyttelsestiltag), marine litter collection and removal (Indsats mod marint affald), river/stream restoration in fishing habitats (Vandløbsrestaurering EHFAF), fisheries control (Fiskerikontrol EHFAF), and production and marketing plans for producer organisations (PAP). Eligible activities range from vessel investments and aquaculture upgrades to environmental monitoring projects and marine litter collection efforts. The 'Indsats mod marint affald' (action against marine waste) scheme is particularly relevant to organizations working on plastic waste and marine pollution. The green transition schemes fund investments reducing environmental footprint of fisheries and aquaculture. Geographic scope is Denmark, including Danish maritime waters (North Sea, Baltic Sea, Skagerrak). The programme is national in scope and administered solely by LFST. Eligible applicants vary by sub-programme: commercial fisheries and aquaculture operators, producer organisations, environmental NGOs (for some environmental schemes), and research/public institutions. NGOs and other entities may be eligible for the marine litter and environmental knowledge schemes. Funding is provided as grants under EU co-financing arrangements. The EMFAF contributes approximately 60% of eligible costs, with national Danish co-financing covering the remainder.

Historical Context

LFST administers successive EU fisheries fund programmes: previously EMFF (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund), now EMFAF (2021-2027). The current Danish programme is called Hav-, Fiskeri- og Akvakulturprogrammet (EHFAF). Previous programmes are archived under 'Tidligere programmer'.

Why it was added

EU Round 8 EU3: EMFAF Denmark national program

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