EMFAF-2023-PIA-MSP

Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) projects

Status
open for submission
Programme
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
Action type
EMFAF Project Grants
Opens
26 Oct 2023
Deadline
27 Feb 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Funding for projects on Maritime Spatial Planning to support sustainable blue economy and marine ecosystem management.

This call funds projects focused on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP). It aims to support sustainable use of marine resources and ecosystem restoration. Projects should contribute to integrated coastal and marine management.

Likely relevant for

  • Marine spatial planners
  • Environmental NGOs
  • Marine policy researchers
  • Blue economy businesses
  • Coastal zone managers
  • Marine data analysts

Project signals

Focus on sustainable blue economyMarine ecosystem restoration activitiesIntegrated coastal zone managementCollaboration at sea-basin level

What it funds

  • Projects related to Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)
  • Marine ecosystem restoration and management
  • Sustainable blue economy initiatives
  • Marine and maritime data processing and analysis
  • Integrated coastal zone management
  • Maritime cooperation at sea-basin level

Expected outcomes

  • Improved maritime spatial plans
  • Enhanced marine ecosystem health
  • Better integration of marine and coastal management
  • Strengthened maritime cooperation
  • Support for climate change adaptation in marine areas

Who can apply / participate

  • Public bodies
  • Research organizations
  • Private companies
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Check if single applicants or consortia are allowed
  • EU Member States and associated countries
  • Must align with EMFAF objectives
  • Focus on maritime spatial planning
  • Exact consortium composition rules
  • Specific applicant eligibility conditions

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium requirements

Money

Budget details not stated; check official call for funding amounts and rates.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:31 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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