EU funding programmes

The list below provides an overview of the funding opportunities financed by the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework and NextGenerationEU by heading, cluster, and programme or fund (most of the programmes implemented under shared management are called “funds”).

Further elements, including links to calls, will be added to the programme pages as they become available.

See also the new brochure on the MFF 2021-2027 and NextGenerationEU

Research & Innovation

Horizon Europe 
Scientific, technological, economic, environmental and societal impact; support to all forms of research and innovation.

Euratom Research and Training Programme
Euratom aims to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continually improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection.

ITER
Ambitious international project to build the world’s biggest fusion machine, advance fusion energy technology for a greener and more sustainable energy mix.

European Strategic Investments

InvestEU
Providing the EU with crucial long-term funding, crowding in private investment, supporting the recovery and a greener, more digital and resilient Europe.

Connecting Europe Facility
Supporting the delivery of key energy, transport and digital infrastructure cross Europe.

Digital Europe Programme
The Digital Europe Programme is the first EU programme that aims to accelerate the recovery and drive the digital transformation of Europe.

Single Market

Single Market Programme
Empowering and protecting consumers; ensuring food safety, enabling EU small and medium-sized enterprises to thrive.

EU Anti-Fraud Programme
Protection of the EU’s financial interests; specialised equipment, knowledge and training.

Cooperation in the field of taxation (FISCALIS)
The Fiscalis programme enables national tax administrations to create and exchange information and expertise.

Cooperation in the field of customs (CUSTOMS)
Customs supports the cooperation between customs authorities and protects the financial and economic interests of the EU and its Member States.

Space

European Space Programme
EU space policy; satellite technology and innovation; data, navigation, and communication services; fighting climate change; disaster response.

Regional Development & Cohesion

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Strengthening EU economic, social and territorial cohesion by correcting imbalances between regions through programmes implemented by local authorities.

Cohesion Fund (CF)
The Cohesion Fund aims to reduce economic and social disparities and to promote sustainable development.

REACT-EU
Additional funding for the existing 2014–2020 cohesion programmes under ERDF, ESF and FEAD.

Support to the Turkish Cypriot community
The Aid Programme aims to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus.

Recovery and Resilience

Recovery and Resilience Facility
The Recovery and Resilience Facility is the key instrument of NextGenerationEU to help the EU emerge stronger and more resilient from the current crisis.

Technical Support Instrument
The Technical Support Instrument provides tailor-made technical expertise to EU countries to carry out reforms.

Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting
Prevent and combat counterfeiting and related fraud and preserve the integrity of the euro banknotes and coins.

Union Civil Protection Mechanism (rescEU)
Strengthen cooperation between the EU Member States and 6 Participating States in the field of civil protection.

EU4Health
Investing in resilient, equitable and modern health systems, improving the health of EU citizens and protecting people from cross-border health threats.

Investing in People, Social Cohesion & Values

European Social Fund+
The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) is the EU’s main instrument for investing in people with the aim of building a more social and inclusive Europe.

Erasmus+
Support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport.

European Solidarity Corps
For young people wishing to volunteer to help the disadvantaged, provide humanitarian aid, contribute to health and environmental action.

Justice Programme
Strengthening democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights.

Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme
Protection and promotion of the rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Creative Europe
Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme for providing support to the culture and audiovisual sectors.

Agriculture & Maritime Policy

European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)
The EAGF funds income support for EU farmers and measures to stabilise agricultural markets.

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
The EAFRD provides funding to support rural areas and strengthen the EU’s agri-food and forestry sectors.

European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund
Common fisheries policy, maritime policy, aquaculture, sustainable development.

Environment & Climate Action

Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)
To achieve the shift towards a sustainable, circular and resilient economy, protect and restore the environment, halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Just Transition Fund
Supporting the transition towards climate neutrality by alleviating its socio-economic impact in the regions most affected.

Migration

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Migration, Asylum and Integration; Common European Asylum System; Migration Management; Solidarity.

Border Management

Integrated Border Management Fund
Border Management; EU Common Visa Policy; European Border and Coast Guard, Custom Control Equipment at Customs Border points and Customs laboratories.

Security

Internal Security Fund
Security of the Union; Tackling radicalisation, terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime; Protecting victims of crime.

Nuclear Decommissioning (Lithuania)
Ensuring safe closure of old nuclear reactors, protecting the environment and human health.

Nuclear Safety and Decommissioning
Ensuring safe closure of old nuclear reactors, protecting the environment and human health.

Defence

European Defence Fund
The European Defence Fund is the Commission's key initiative to support, with the EU budget, collaborative research and development of defence capabilities.

External Action

Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument
Global Europe is the EU’s main financial tool to contribute to sustainable development, peace and stability across the globe.

Humanitarian Aid
Whenever there is a disaster or humanitarian emergency, the EU provides assistance for the affected countries and populations.

Common Foreign and Security Policy
The CFSP contributes to the objectives of preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security.

Overseas Countries and Territories
Promoting economic and social development of the Overseas Countries and Territories, increasig their resilience and competitiveness, reducing vulnerability.

Pre-Accession Assistance

Pre-Accession Assistance
Supporting EU candidate countries and potential candidates in transforming their societies, legal systems and economies, on the path to EU membership.