Full-scale External

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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The Full-scale External program, part of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), supports comprehensive exercise projects aimed at enhancing civil protection preparedness and response to diverse disasters. This initiative provides a vital testing and learning environment for all actors engaged in civil protection assistance interventions, both within and outside Member States/Participating States, by focusing on realistic multi-national scenarios.

Who is Funded by Full-scale External

The Full-scale External program is designed to fund projects that enhance civil protection capabilities by involving a broad range of entities across various countries. Its core objective is to improve disaster preparedness and response through practical, full-scale exercises that foster coordination and learning.

What is Funded by Full-scale External

The Full-scale External program supports a wide array of projects centered on civil protection exercises, focusing on diverse disaster scenarios and incorporating critical cross-cutting issues. It funds activities from design to evaluation, aiming to improve practical response capabilities.

Type and Scope of Funding for Full-scale External

The Full-scale External program provides financial support in the form of grants. The total allocated budget for the program is 2,500,000 € for the year 2021, dedicated to supporting full-scale external exercises.

Conditions and Requirements for Full-scale External

Applicants to the Full-scale External program must meet specific conditions regarding admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity. The program encourages collaborative approaches and emphasizes adherence to various operational and policy requirements, including visibility and the integration of cross-cutting issues.

Application Procedure for Full-scale External

The application process for the Full-scale External program involves submitting proposals through an electronic service, with specific guidance provided through an online manual and official forms. The evaluation and award decisions follow a structured process based on defined criteria and timelines.

The Full-scale External funding program operates under a clear legal framework established by the Union Civil Protection Mechanism Work Programme and guided by overarching EU financial regulations and grant agreements.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

2,500,000 € (for 2021)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Participating States of the Mechanism, as well as eligible third countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Healthcare, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Civil protection organisations, all actors involved in civil protection assistance interventions

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Capacity Building, Monitoring, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (Union Civil Protection Mechanism)

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