The complexity and interdependency of risks the EU faces shows the importance of identifying vulnerabilities in critical sectors, anticipating hazards and threats and reinforcing collective action to better prevent and prepare for disasters.

What does it finance?

The Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP) annual calls for proposals aim to identify projects that contribute to strengthening the cooperation among UCPM countries and between the UCPM and third parties in preventing natural and human-induced disasters, as well as enhancing institutional preparedness and individual capacity initiatives. The KAPP calls' objective is to enhance the systemic relevance of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) and support the implementation of the Union disaster resilience goals and the Preparedness Union Strategy.

KAPP Prevention and Preparedness call aims to identify projects that aim to contribute to strengthening the cooperation among the UCPM countries and between the UCPM and third countries for the prevention of natural and human-induced disasters, or to increase the preparedness of the UCPM and its stakeholders by providing funding for institutional preparedness and individual capacity strengthening initiatives.

KAPP Full-Scale Exercises call aims to improve disaster preparedness and response by providing a testing environment and a learning opportunity for all actors involved in civil protection assistance interventions by supporting full-scale exercises.

Examples of project activities and outputs can vary according to each call and priorities: from manuals, guidelines and methodologies, education and awareness raising (such as information products and campaigns) to open-source IT platforms for data-sharing and alert systems for local communities.

Which authorities are responsible for this instrument?

Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is responsible for the KAPP calls.

What kind of funding does it provide?

The EU co-financing rate is 90% of the project budget, with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1 000 000 for any project (minimum EUR 400 000 per prevention and preparedness project co-financed; for full-scale exercises, the minimum grant is EUR 500 000). Projects are funded for a duration of maximum 24 months.

Costs may include personnel, travel and subsistence, subcontracting and purchase costs, and depreciation costs for equipment.

VAT is not eligible under these calls.

Which countries are eligible?

Please check eligibility conditions that apply for both calls.

Who are these calls for?

The KAPP calls are open for applications of consortia formed by legal public or private entities - for instance, civil protection and disaster risk management authorities, NGOs, universities, research organisations, etc - established in one of the eligible countries.

How to apply

Proposals must be submitted via the Commission's Funding & Tender Opportunities portal within the deadline specified in the calls’ documents.

Specific information and details on the objectives, eligibility conditions, available budget and the calls’ timeline can be found on the calls’ specific pages, where all resources for applicants are available, including tips on how to prepare a good proposal.

Award criteria for the proposals are specific for prevention and preparedness projects and for full-scale exercises. Proposals are evaluated according to their relevance, quality, and impact.

Project examples

For ideas on projects supported under these calls, please check our Success stories brochure. You can also discover the projects and exercises funded through the KAPP call and the previous calls in the list of funded projects and exercises.