Funding Opportunities for Disaster Risk Management
Take a look at the funding opportunities available, including details on eligibility and how to apply.
As the complexity of the risk landscape increases and disasters lead to greater losses, investing in preparedness is vital to protecting communities and economies throughout the EU. Addressing this pressing challenge, the EU Preparedness Union Strategy has introduced the principle of 'preparedness by design,' underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive approach to disaster risk management and crisis preparedness across the EU.
Beyond UCPM funding, the EU offers a variety of tools to enhance preparedness, enabling the integration of different EU policy areas to maximise impact. To take advantage of these opportunities, explore the overview of disaster risk management and preparedness funding tools below. This resource is crafted to help identify suitable funding avenues for preparedness and is complemented by a dedicated discussion group focused on disaster risk management and preparedness funding.
UCPM Funding Instruments
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.
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.
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).
Other EU Funding Instruments
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) The European Regional Development
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is designed to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union (EU), reducing development disparities of the various regions within the EU.
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.
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.
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) provides funding to support rural areas and strengthen the EU’s agri-food and forestry sectors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health
EU4Health is an ambitious and dedicated funding programme for 2021-2027 that will ensure a high level of human health protection and pave the way to the Health Union.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.