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European Commission has opened applications for its Civil Protection Pool Adaptation Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Civil Protection Pool Adaptation Grants are designed to enhance the readiness and deployability of capacities registered under the European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP). The initiative supports upgrades, repairs, modernization, and sustainability improvements that strengthen the effectiveness of response teams and equipment during emergencies.
The funding aligns with broader EU objectives under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), aiming to ensure coordinated, efficient, cross-border cooperation during crises.
Approximately €6,000,000 in total co-financing is available.
Funding supports multiple Member State projects aimed at increasing the operational functionality and resilience of civil protection capacities.
Eligible applicants include:
National civil protection authorities
Other authorized legal entities established in:
EU Member States
UCPM Participating States
Applicants must demonstrate an official connection to their national Civil Protection Authority.
Key eligibility conditions:
Projects must address proven capacity gaps or support capacities not yet meeting required standards.
Activities should contribute to improved readiness, sustainability, and deployability.
Applicants must provide an official confirmation letter from their national Civil Protection Authority expressing commitment to the European Civil Protection Pool.
Steps Applicants Must Follow
Identify capacity gaps or assets requiring repairs or upgrades.
Prepare a proposal outlining the improvements and expected impact.
Secure the mandatory confirmation letter from the national Civil Protection Authority.
Submit the proposal within the grant’s application guidelines.
Demonstrate how the project supports sustainability, digitalization, and inclusion.
Show how the upgraded capacity will improve deployability under the UCPM.
Apply for European Commission Civil Protection Pool Adaptation Grants Program
