Funding for Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports measures to improve sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sector with funds from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). This funding aims to ensure food security in the EU and strengthen ecological, economic, and social sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture. Eligible applicants can receive grants or compensation payments.
Who is Funded
The funding program targets various actors in the fisheries and aquaculture industry in North Rhine-Westphalia, including businesses, newcomers, processors, marketers, as well as public and scientific institutions. The goal is to strengthen sustainability and food security in the sector.
What is Funded
The funding covers a wide range of measures to improve sustainability in fisheries and aquaculture, from innovations and infrastructure to environmental services and animal welfare. Certain expenses are explicitly excluded from funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is generally provided as a non-repayable grant or compensation payment. The funding amount varies between 25% and 100% of the eligible costs, depending on the applicant and the type of measure, with specific maximum limits per application and de minimis thresholds.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet specific requirements, including having their registered office in NRW and qualification in aquaculture. Regulations on procurement, controls, and transparency of funded measures also apply.
Similar Programs
Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 300,000
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Environmental and Climate Protection, Renewable Energy, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fish Processing, Fish Marketing, Research, Environmental and Nature Protection
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Experimental Development, Basic Research, Applied Research, Implementation, Infrastructure, Feasibility Study, Capacity Building, Planning, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Managed By:
Chamber of Agriculture North Rhine-Westphalia
Additional Partners:
The State Office for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Universities, Universities of Applied Sciences, Wasserlauf NRW Foundation