- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EUNational
- Country
- Austria
- Lighthouse
- Danube-Black Sea
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- Austrian Ministry of Agriculture
- Mission Objectives
- 2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
The Austrian EMFAF 2021-2027 Programme supports competitiveness, added value and employment in Austrian inland fishing, aquaculture and fish processing. The Programme focuses on increased aquaculture production through subsidies for investments and accompanying measures such as education, data collection as well as processing and marketing. The programme pays close attention to climate protection and climate change adaptation as well as energy and resource efficiency.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Please consult the selection process and criteria (in German only): https://info.bml.gv.at/dam/jcr:2599bea1-d631-426c-98e2-22b2aad05f49/Auswahlverfahren%20und%20-kriterien%20EMFAF%202021-2027%20(Stammfassung).pdf
Rules on co-financing
Co-financing rates vary. See the EMFAF Programme details (in German only).
Procedures to submit proposal
All applications need to be submitted to the relevant authorising body: https://info.bml.gv.at/themen/landwirtschaft/eu-fischereipolitik/emfaf-2021-2027/foerderinfo/uebersicht-bewilligende-stellen.html
Relevant websites
https://info.bml.gv.at/en/topics/agriculture/eu-fisheries-policy-and-subsidies.html
https://info.bml.gv.at/themen/landwirtschaft/eu-fischereipolitik/emfaf-2021-2027.html (German)
AT EMFAF Programme details (German)
Contact points
Austrian national authority contacts:
Tel: +43 1 711 00-606780
E-mail: markus.hopfner@bmlrt.gv.at
Tel : +43 1 711 00-602027
E-mail: Michael.baumgartner@bmlrt.gv.at
