Funding for Fisheries in Bavaria under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund EMFAF (EMFAF Guideline)
The Free State of Bavaria supports companies, associations, and organizations in aquaculture and fisheries under the EMFAF Guideline. The program promotes investments in an ecologically sustainable, resilient, innovative, and competitive fishing industry to strengthen food security and improve environmental and climate protection. Funding is provided as a grant for various areas of action in Bavaria.
Who is Funded?
This funding program is aimed at companies, associations, and organizations in the field of aquaculture and fisheries in Bavaria. The goal is to support investments in ecologically sustainable, resilient, innovative, and competitive aquaculture and fisheries, as well as related areas such as processing and marketing. The funding aims to strengthen food security, develop fishing areas, and implement the Common Fisheries Policy, particularly with regard to environmental and climate protection.
What is Funded?
The funding program supports a variety of investments and measures in inland fisheries and aquaculture, the processing and marketing of fishery products, as well as in the sustainable development of fishing areas and technical assistance. This includes ecological aspects, modernization, and innovation projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is primarily provided as a grant and covers a certain percentage of eligible expenses. The amount of funding varies depending on the project and applicant group, with upper limits per applicant. There are also specific flat rates for the conversion to organic carp pond farming.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet a series of conditions, ranging from the project location in Bavaria to economic viability and financial feasibility, as well as specific requirements for application and implementation. Requirements for the visibility of the funding must also be observed.
Application Procedure
The application for funding is made online via the iBALIS portal and requires detailed documentation of the planned measure. The approving authority decides on the application, whereby specific projects may be subject to additional checks. The disbursement of funds only takes place after a complete proof of use has been checked.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the Guideline for the Promotion of Fisheries in Bavaria, which in turn is based on various European and national regulations and laws. This guideline creates the legal framework for the allocation of grants and defines the fundamental principles and objectives of the program.
Similar Programs
No similar programs found.
Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
400.000 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Aquaculture, inland fisheries, fish processing, fishing areas
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Process Optimization, Infrastructure, Product Development, Market Introduction, Capacity Building, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism
Managed By:
State Academy for Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FüAk), Competence Center for Funding Programs (KomZF)
Additional Partners:
Institute for Fisheries of the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture (LfL), District Fisheries Advisory Services, Fish Health Service (FGD), Universities, Pond Cooperatives (TG)