Funding for Fishery Port Infrastructure and Sustainable Development of Fisheries Areas

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

This funding program by the state of Schleswig-Holstein, co-financed by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), supports investments to improve the infrastructure of fishery ports and landing sites. Additionally, measures for the sustainable development of fisheries areas are promoted to ensure the future viability of the fisheries sector in coastal regions and strengthen its ecological, economic, and social sustainability.

Who is Funded

The funding program of the State of Schleswig-Holstein, co-financed by the EMFAF, targets a wide range of actors in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as well as in related areas. The goal is the sustainable development of fishing communities in coastal regions.

What is Funded

The funding program supports investments in the infrastructure of fishery ports and landing sites, as well as projects for the sustainable development of fisheries areas. It covers a variety of activities that contribute to strengthening the fisheries sector and its sustainability.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding program offers non-repayable grants as co-financing. The amount of the grant can be up to 100 percent of the eligible expenses, with minimum funding thresholds set and EU co-financing provided.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding, applicants must meet various conditions, including compliance with program-specific requirements, economic stability, and transparency obligations. There are also specific regulations for cooperations and budget management.

Application Procedure

The application process requires the submission of specific forms and documents to the supreme fisheries authority in Schleswig-Holstein. Approval is at discretion and subject to certain selection criteria and transparency regulations.

The funding program 'Funding for Fishery Port Infrastructure and Sustainable Development of Fisheries Areas in Schleswig-Holstein' is based on a specific guideline of the State of Schleswig-Holstein, which is underpinned by European and national laws and regulations. These legal bases ensure the program's coherence with overarching fisheries and structural fund regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100 percent of eligible expenses

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2029

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Schleswig-Holstein

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Cultural Institutions, Tourism

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Areas, Europe and Consumer Protection, European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)

Managed By:

State Office for Agriculture and Sustainable Rural Development (Fisheries Department), Supreme Fisheries Authority of the State of Schleswig-Holstein

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