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European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund – Polish Programme

Sector
Public
Level of governance
EUNational
Country
Poland
Lighthouse
Baltic basin
Funding mechanisms
Grants
Managing institutions
Fisheries Department at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Mission Objectives
1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy

Description of the funding initiative

The Polish EMFAF 2021-2027 programme will support sustainable and low-carbon fishing activities; the  protection of marine biodiversity and marine ecosystems; supplying European consumers with healthy, high-quality seafood; enhancing the socio-economic attractiveness and rejuvenation of the fishing sector, in particular in small-scale coastal fishing; the development of sustainable and competitive aquaculture increasing food security; developing skills and improving working conditions in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors; the economic and social vitality of coastal communities; innovation in a sustainable blue economy; maritime security that keeps the seas safe; and international cooperation to keep oceans healthy, safe and sustainably managed. 

Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants

Eligibility varies depending on the funding call. Check the specific funding call to see the conditions.  

Rules on co-financing

Please see rules for co-financing for each funding call at: https://www.rybactwo.gov.pl/strony/dowiedz-sie-wiecej-o-programie/nabory-w-programie/  

Procedures to submit proposal

All applications need to be made via the Central ICT system. Additional requirements are outlined in individual open calls. Search open calls at: https://www.rybactwo.gov.pl/strony/dowiedz-sie-wiecej-o-programie/nabory-w-programie/  

Relevant websites

Contact points

EMFF / EMFAF Managing Authority  

Magdalena Zasępa  

Dyrektor Departamentu Rybołówstwa/Fisheries Department  

Ministerstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi/Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development  

Ul. Wspólna 30, 00-930 Warszawa  

Tel: +48 22 623 29 72  

E-mail : sekretariat.dr@minrol.gov.pl  

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