The European Union has launched an ongoing call for grants aimed at supporting prevention and preparedness projects. This funding opportunity is part of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) program, which plays a crucial role in enhancing disaster resilience across member states and participating countries.
The UCPM is designed to strengthen cooperation in civil protection, ensuring better preparedness for natural and man-made disasters. Through this grant call, eligible organizations can access financial support to develop initiatives that mitigate risks and improve response capacities.
Stakeholders interested in applying should carefully review the eligibility criteria and project requirements. With the increasing need for robust disaster management strategies, this funding serves as a key instrument in fostering safer and more resilient communities across Europe.
The objective of the program is to strengthen disaster risk management through four key priorities:
- Priority 1: Improving risk assessment, anticipation, and disaster risk management planning.
- Priority 2: Increasing risk awareness and preparedness of the population.
- Priority 3: Enhancing early warning systems.
- Priority 4: Ensuring a robust civil protection system by strengthening institutional preparedness and individual capacity.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
✔ Be legal entities (public or private bodies).
✔ Be established in one of the eligible countries, including:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories).
- UCPM Participating States: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, and Ukraine.
Application Deadline
📅 29 April 2025, 17:00 CET
Stakeholders interested in applying should carefully review the eligibility criteria and project requirements. With the increasing need for robust disaster management strategies, this funding serves as a key instrument in fostering safer and more resilient communities across Europe.