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Funding Opportunities for Disaster Risk Management

Did you know that there are over 20 funding instruments for disaster risk management across the EU? Take a look at the opportunities available for projects, including details on eligibility and how to apply.

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Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP)

The KAPP call is a financial instrument that supports multi-country partnership projects strengthening cooperation on disaster prevention and preparedness and full-scale field exercises. The next call for proposals is expected to be published in the first semester of 2026.
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Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management (Track 1)

The Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management (Track 1) call for proposals is a financial instrument that supports national disaster risk management authorities in their efforts to prevent and prepare for disasters. The next call for proposals is expected to be published in the first semester of 2026.
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Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF)

The Technical Assistance Financing Facility for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness (TAFF) has been set up to enable national civil protection and disaster risk management authorities to access technical assistance and global knowledge on prevention and preparedness to support country and EU efforts on disaster risk management (DRM).
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Cohesion Fund

The Cohesion Fund provides support to EU Member States with a gross national income per capita below 90% (EU-27 average) to strengthen the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the EU.
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European Territorial Cooperation (INTERREG)

European Territorial Cooperation (ETC), better known as INTERREG, supports the implementation of joint actions between national, regional and local actors from different Member States.
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European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)

The schemes for the climate, the environment and animal welfare (eco-schemes), under direct payments, are one of the cornerstones of the CAP’s green architecture and a significant milestone to integrate environmental and climate challenges in the CAP’s first pillar for 2023-2027 period.
Many communities remained cut off for weeks as roads and bridges were blocked by debris, destroyed or severely damaged.

Environment and climate action (LIFE)

The LIFE programme provides support in the areas of nature and biodiversity, circular economy and quality of life, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and clean energy transition.
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Erasmus +

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. It provides funding in Disaster Risk Management and preparedness, amongst other areas.
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European Solidarity Corps

The Programme is to provide young people, including young people with fewer opportunities, with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities that induce positive societal changes in the Union and beyond, while improving, recognising and offering validation of competences, as well as facilitating their continuous engagement as active citizens.
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Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is the EU's Research and Innovation programme with nearly EUR 95.5 billion of funding for 7 years (2021-2027). It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth.
Via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, the European Commission has been coordinating medical evacuations of patients from Gaza to provide them with access to urgent medical care.

European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF)

The European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) provides financial assistance at the request of an EU Member State or accession country facing a large natural disaster or a major public health emergency. The funding can be used for emergency and recovery operations.
Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)

Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)

The Recovery and Resilience Facility aims to mitigate the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions.
Connecting Europe facility (CEF)

Connecting Europe facility (CEF)

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) supports the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital services.
NDICI

Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument

The NDICI – Global Europe programme, also known as the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument, is the European Union’s main financing tool to contribute to eradicating poverty and promoting sustainable development, peace and stability around the world.
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European Social Fund Plus

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) is the European Union (EU)’s main instrument for investing in people and supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

The Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is the EU programme that provides tailor-made support to EU Member States for their institutional, administrative and growth-enhancing reforms.
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Joint Assistance to Support Projects in European Regions (JASPERS)

JASPERS, a partnership funded by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), advises on strategies and projects that contribute to a greener, more connected, and more innovative Europe. Its support helps beneficiaries align their projects with the highest EU standards, improving their chances of securing EU funding.