EMFAF Poland - CLLD Fisheries Local Action Groups
Enriched EU · Found: 2026-03-10 20:48
Poland EMFAF 2021-2027 total EUR 732M (EU contribution EUR 512.4M). CLLD allocated 9% of budget. Supports sustainable blue economy, environmental/cultural/social capital in fishing communities.
Source: https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/publications/clld-factsheet-2021-2027-poland_en
Funding Details
- Funder
- European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Poland - Community-Led Local Development (CLLD)
- Funding Goal
- Support sustainable blue economy, environmental capital, cultural heritage, and social development in fishing communities through Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) implemented by Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) in Poland. Promotes sustainable use of marine resources, fishing community development, and environmental improvements in coastal and inland fishing areas.
- Funding Amount
- Total Polish EMFAF 2021-2027 EUR 732M (EU contribution EUR 512.4M). CLLD allocated approximately 9% of total budget (approx. EUR 46M EU contribution).
- Deadline
- 2027-12-31 (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- Apply through local Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) in Poland. Each FLAG publishes its own calls for proposals within its territory. Check the Polish national EMFAF managing authority and Polish FLAG network for current calls.
- Target Region
- Poland (coastal and inland fishing regions; Baltic Sea coast and major river/lake fishing communities)
- Contact
- Polish EMFAF managing authority; individual Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) in Poland
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-15 14:07
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Summary
The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 Poland implements Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) through Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs). The total Polish EMFAF program amounts to EUR 732 million (EUR 512.4 million EU contribution), with approximately 9% allocated to CLLD activities, making this a significant funding stream for fishing communities. Thematically, the Polish EMFAF CLLD program supports sustainable blue economy development, environmental capital preservation, cultural heritage in fishing communities, and social development. Priority areas include promoting sustainable practices, diversifying income sources for fishing communities, improving quality of life in fishing areas, and strengthening cooperation among local actors. Eligible activities include sustainable fisheries and aquaculture projects, environmental improvement initiatives, community capacity building, cultural heritage preservation, tourism development in fishing areas, infrastructure improvements for fishing communities, and innovation projects in the blue economy sector. Geographically, the program covers designated FLAG territories in Poland, including the Baltic Sea coast and inland fishing areas with significant fishing community populations. Eligible applicants include local fishing community organisations, NGOs, small and medium enterprises, fishing enterprises, aquaculture operators, municipalities, research institutions, and other organisations operating within FLAG territories. Projects must align with the approved local development strategy of the relevant FLAG. Applications are submitted through local FLAG offices based on their specific calls for proposals. The programme period runs until the end of 2027.
Historical Context
Poland participated in EMFF 2014-2020 with CLLD/FLAG activities. EMFAF 2021-2027 continues and expands this approach. Poland allocated EUR 732M total (EU contribution EUR 512.4M) for the full EMFAF program, with approximately 9% dedicated to CLLD activities through FLAGs.
Why it was added
EU Round 8 EU3: EMFAF Poland CLLD program
Sources
- https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/publications/clld-factsheet-2021-2027-poland_en
- https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/funding/emfaf_en