Funding for the Sustainable Development of the Lower Saxony North Sea Coast Fisheries Area
The State of Lower Saxony offers a grant for the sustainable development of the Lower Saxony North Sea Coast Fisheries Area. This program, financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), supports projects aimed at strengthening fisheries and aquaculture. It is characterized by a bottom-up approach, where local Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAG) are significantly involved in project selection.
Who is Funded
This funding program targets natural persons and legal entities under public and private law who plan projects for the sustainable development of the Lower Saxony North Sea Coast Fisheries Area. The goal is to support local fisheries and the fish industry by utilizing and strengthening social, ecological, cultural, and human resources.
What is Funded
The program promotes measures for the sustainable development of the Lower Saxony North Sea Coast Fisheries Area that comply with the approved strategy. This includes preparatory measures, administration and evaluation of the strategy, its implementation, and cooperation activities. Excluded are, among other things, operating costs, short-lived assets, and the purchase of patents.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers non-repayable grants as co-financing. The funding amount varies depending on the applicant type and project nature but can reach up to 100% of eligible expenses. Funding consists of EMFAF funds and state funds, with public-law applicants required to contribute their own funds.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet various legal and substantive requirements, including the project's compliance with the German EMFAF program and the strategy of the local Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG). Provisions regarding economic viability, data declaration, and document retention must also be observed. Specific procurement rules apply to private beneficiaries.
Application Procedure
The application must be submitted to the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Saxony before the start of the measure. Eligible projects are selected by the Local Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) according to specific criteria. After selection by the FLAG, projects are forwarded to the granting authority for final review and approval.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the “Guideline on the Granting of Subsidies for the Promotion of Sustainable Development of the Lower Saxony North Sea Coast Fisheries Area within the Framework of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)”. This guideline is supplemented by further EU regulations and the German EMFAF program and is part of the State Budget Ordinance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 100% of eligible expenses
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Shared Management Subsidies
Region:
Lower Saxony North Sea Coast (Leer District: Municipality of Jemgum; Aurich District: Municipality of Krummhörn, City of Norden, Municipality of Dornum; Wittmund District: Joint Municipality of Esens, City of Wittmund; Friesland District: Municipality of Wangerland, City of Varel; Wesermarsch District: Municipality of Butjadingen, City of Brake (Unterweser); Cuxhaven District: City of Cuxhaven, Municipality of Wurster Nordseeküste)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Fisheries Sector
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry for Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection
Managed By:
Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Saxony
Additional Partners:
Local Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG)
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