EMFAF 2021-2027 Round 3 – Salzburg, Austria

The implementation of the EMFAF Programme Austria 2021-2027, specifically in the State of Salzburg, is accepting applications for funding under different topics and objectives. 

Objectives:  

• 2.1.1 Investments and innovation in inland fisheries 
  This includes projects with the following objectives: 
• Sustainable, environmentally friendly, climate change-adapted management of fish stocks in natural waters 
• Preservation, expansion and modernisation of lake fisheries, increasing added value and improving the competitiveness of companies 

(e.g. investments on board, fishing gear) 

• 2.2.1 Investments and innovation in aquaculture 
  This includes projects with the following objectives: 
• Promoting sustainable, environmentally friendly and climate change-adapted production, as well as increasing the level of self-sufficiency in fish and aquaculture products 
• Increasing added value and competitiveness of companies 
• Increasing the share of organic production in total production 
• Development and application of innovative methods and processes that promote sustainable and environmentally friendly production 

(e.g. pond construction, circulation or flow systems, technical equipment, tourist activities, direct marketing, vehicle bodies) 

• 2.2.2 Training and further education, networking, consulting 
  These include projects with the following objectives: 
• Improving professional, personal and entrepreneurial skills 
• Networking and exchange of experiences 
• Promoting high-quality, neutral and cost-effective advisory services 
• 2.3.1 Processing of fishery and aquaculture products 
  This includes projects with the following objectives: 
• Strengthening the competitiveness of processing companies, taking into account sustainability, regionality, environmental impact, animal welfare, as well as climate protection and climate change adaptation 
• Further development, maintenance and improvement of product quality and variety 

(e.g. purchase of equipment, machinery, furnishings, construction of processing facilities) 

• 2.3.2 Marketing measures 
  These include projects with the following objectives: 
• Increasing sales of fish and fish and aquaculture products and improving the position of producers 
• increased information for consumers 

(e.g. sales promotion campaigns, establishment of producer organisations) 

• 2.4.1 Data collection 
  This includes projects with the aim of: 
• Collection, management and analysis of data on socio-economic aspects, fish stocks and production potential, environmental conditions, climate protection and climate change adaptation, etc. 

(e.g. surveys of fish stocks in lakes, studies) 

• 2.4.2 Monitoring and enforcement 
  This includes projects aimed at: 
• Development and implementation of projects to ensure reliable traceability of the origin of freshwater fish.  

Eligible applicants:  

1. natural people, 
2. legal entities (participation of local authorities <25%), 
3. partnerships registered in the commercial register (participation of local authorities <25%), as well as 
4. their mergers (participation of local authorities <25%) 

• with an establishment in Austria, which are active in the production, processing or marketing of fishery and aquaculture products or related areas in Austria and which are pursuing a project in line with the objectives of the programme 
• In the case of the types of measures referred to in points 2.2.2, 2.3.2, 2.4.1 and 2.4.2, different, specific rules apply. 

Budget:  

Depending on the respective measure, the amount of funding is: 

• for investments in aquaculture: 30% (40% for organic farming) 
• for innovations in aquaculture for material costs: 40% (higher funding rates possible for projects of collective interest and beneficiary) 
• for investments in processing plants 30% 
• for marketing measures 50%  

The upper limit of eligible costs is: €700,000 per operation (max. €500,000 for salt and brackish water plants). The eligible costs must be at least €10,000 per application.  

Duration:  

Not specified 

https://www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/aw/emfaf-2021-2027  

Office of the Salzburg State Government Department 

4/08: Rural Development and Education 

Bundesstraße 6 

5071 Wals-Siezenheim  

E-mail: laendliche.entwicklung@salzburg.gv.at  

Tel.: 0662/8042-DW 2368 

Fax: 0662/8042-762368