Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management (Track 1)

Overview

Funding for technical assistance projects aimed at strengthening disaster risk management capabilities, targeting public authorities, civil protection agencies, and relevant organizations in eligible countries.

Who Can Apply

Public authorities, civil protection agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and private entities established in eligible countries. Consortia are permitted but must include at least three legal entities from three different eligible countries.

Funding Details

• Total budget: EUR 10 million
• Grant amount: Minimum EUR 500,000; maximum EUR 2 million per project
• Funding rate: Up to 90% of eligible costs for public bodies; up to 75% for other applicants
• Co-funding: Required for the remaining percentage of eligible costs

What Is Funded

Projects focusing on:

• Development of risk assessment methodologies and tools
• Capacity-building for disaster risk management
• Improvement of early warning systems and preparedness measures
• Cross-border cooperation and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Integration of climate change adaptation into disaster risk management

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) requirements stated. Projects must demonstrate feasibility and practical applicability in disaster risk management contexts.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-01-19
• Deadline: 2026-04-20T22:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must include a detailed application form, budget table, and supporting documents as specified in the call.

Post-Award Obligations

• Regular progress and financial reporting as outlined in the grant agreement
• Dissemination of project results and best practices
• Compliance with EU financial and operational regulations

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Participating States in the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), and countries listed in the call document
• Application language: English

Notes

• Proposals must align with the priorities of the UCPM Work Programme and the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
• Projects must demonstrate added value at the European level and avoid duplication of existing initiatives.
• Applicants must meet financial and operational capacity requirements as outlined in the call document.