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Cohesion Policy Funds 2021-2027: Our funds


The EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes covering various areas, from education, research, employment, regional development to the environment, humanitarian aid, agriculture, and the marine, among many others. Significant support is available to small and medium-sized businesses, non-governmental and civil society non-profit organisations, young people, researchers, farmers, and public bodies, to name a few.

If you are a civil society organisation and need support or information on accessing EU funding check out Access Europe.

A full list of European Funds can be found on the Commission’s website.


European Social Fund Plus

Each year the ESF+ helps millions of Europeans improve their lives by learning new skills and finding better jobs.

More information on the European Social Fund Plus.


European Regional Development Fund

The ERDF aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion across the EU by correcting imbalances between its regions.

More information on the European Regional Development Fund.


European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund

Revitalising life in coastal communities by supporting fisheries, inland waters, aquaculture and maritime sectors.

More information on the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund.


European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers

Supporting workers made redundant and self-employed whose activity has ceased.

More information on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers.


European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Providing economic, environmental and social supports for rural areas.

More information on the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.


Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived

The FEAD helps people take their first steps out of poverty and social exclusion.

More information on the Fund for European Aid for the Most Deprived.


Horizon Europe

Promising more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market.

More information on Horizon Europe.


Just Transition Fund

The JTF will assist communities and regions that have challenges in decarbonising their economies and industries.

More information on the Just Transition Fund.


Erasmus Plus

Providing opportunities for over 4 million Europeans to study, train, and gain experience abroad.

More information on Erasmus Plus.


Interreg VA

Helping to create a more prosperous and sustainable cross-border region.

More information on Interreg VA.


Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund

Strengthening the common asylum policy, and promoting socio-economic inclusion of migrants and refugees.

More information on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.


PEACEPLUS

A new EU funding programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, building upon the work of the previous PEACE and INTERREG Programmes.

More information on PEACEPLUS


Brexit Adjustment Reserve

Support to counter the adverse consequences of Brexit.

More information on the Brexit Adjustment Reserve.


Recovery and Resilience Facility

Mitigating the economic and social impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

More information on the Recovery and Resilience Facility.


PEACE IV

Supporting peace and reconciliation across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

More information on PEACE IV.