- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- National
- Country
- Belgium
- Lighthouse
- Atlantic and Arctic basinBaltic and North Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- Service Public de Wallonie - Agriculture, Ressources Naturelles et Environnement, Direction des Programmes européens
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
This programme covers the economic sectors of aquaculture, processing and wholesale trade of fishing and aquaculture products, as well as transversal aspects such as biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems in Wallonia.
Throughout the funding period 2021-2027, the Walloon government is committed to improving sustainability and environmental protection in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through several strategic priorities. Priority 1 focuses on promoting sustainable fisheries by protecting biodiversity and restoring aquatic ecosystems, supporting projects that benefit both biodiversity and the aquatic environment. Priority 2.1 shifts the focus to supporting sustainable aquaculture, which includes the processing and trade of fisheries and aquaculture products. This covers a wide range of initiatives such as projects of collective interest in aquaculture, individual aid for scientific monitoring, training, studies, advice, expertise and investment in aquaculture. It also covers compensation for exceptional losses and costs and individual aid for conversion to and maintenance of organic aquaculture production. Under Priority 2.2, the Government aims to support the processing and trade of fisheries and aquaculture products by providing compensation for losses and additional costs incurred in exceptional circumstances. This priority also includes individual aid for investments in the processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products and promotes products derived from sustainable aquaculture and fisheries practices.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Eligible applicants vary according to fund priority. Selection criteria is available in the Guide for potential applicants.
Rules on co-financing
Rules may vary between each specific funding call. For details, refer to the Guide for potential applicants.
Procedures to submit proposal
Search open calls at: https://calista.wallonie.be
Relevant websites
Programme 2021-2027 cofinancé par le FEAMPA - Portail de l'agriculture wallonne (wallonie.be)
Guide for potential applicants: https://agriculture.wallonie.be/files/20182/170503/202310%20-%20guide%20info%20PwScP%202021-2027%20-%20V2.pdf (French)
Contact points
Direction des Programmes européens, SPW ARNE,
Chaussée de Louvain 14, B-5000 Namur,
Email : feamp.dgarne@spw.wallonie.be,
Contact person : François Fontaine, Coordinateur
Telephone : 081/649.448
