- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EUNational
- Country
- Italy
- Lighthouse
- Mediterranean Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- GrantsLoansOther
- Managing institutions
- Ministry of Agricultural Food and Forestry Policies - Department of Competitive Policies, Agri-food Quality, Fisheries and Horseracing
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
The EMFAF supports EU common fisheries policy, the EU maritime policy and the EU agenda for international ocean governance. It also helps fulfil the objectives of the European Green Deal.
The Italian EMFAF programme includes the following priorities:
- Promoting sustainable fisheries and the restoration and conservation of aquatic biological resources.
- Promoting sustainable aquaculture activities and the processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture products, thereby contributing to food security in the EU.
- Promoting a sustainable blue economy in coastal, island and internal regions and promoting the development of fishing and aquaculture communities;
- Strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.
- Technical assistance in accordance with Article 36(4) CPR.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Eligible applicants need to be legal entities; natural persons are not eligible. Eligibility may vary between each specific funding call.
Rules on co-financing
Co-financing from 50% to 70%. Please refer to the EMFAF Programme details (Italian) for co-financing rules.
Procedures to submit proposal
Every Italian region publishes open calls for proposals on its website.
Relevant websites
https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/17193
IT EMFAF Programme details (Italian)
Contact points
MASAF - Ministero dell’ Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste
PEMAC - Direzione generale per la pesca marittima e l'acquacoltura
Via XX Settembre, 20
00187 Roma
Centralino Tel. (+39) 06.46651
