Grant Details

General Overview

Grant name and funding organization

EDF-2025-CSA-NFP

European Defence Fund (EDF)

Total funding amount and duration

Total budget: EUR 2,000,000

Project duration: up to 36 months

Primary objective and mission statement

To enhance the functioning of the EDF-NFP network and improve support for stakeholders participating in the EDF.

Key stakeholders and beneficiaries

National support structures hosting EDF-NFPs from EU Member States and associated countries.

Funding source and type

European Defence Fund

Action Grant Budget-Based

Grant frequency

One-time funding opportunity for the 2025 call.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible organization types

Public or private bodies hosting EDF-NFPs.

Geographic location requirements

Organizations must be established in EU Member States or EDF associated countries.

Partnership or consortium requirements

Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of national support structures from at least 10 Member States or Associated Countries.

Scope and Focus

Primary focus areas and priorities

Coordination and support activities to improve the competence of EDF-NFPs.

Expected outcomes and deliverables

Enhanced functioning of the EDF-NFP network and increased competitiveness of the EU defence industry.

Technical Details

Technical expertise requirements

Experience in managing and implementing projects of comparable size and nature.

Financial Structure

Budget range and limitations

Requested grant amount must not exceed EUR 2,000,000.

Funding rate

Funding rate: 100% of eligible costs.

Timeline and Implementation

Submission deadline

Deadline for submission: 16 October 2025.

Evaluation period

Evaluation: October 2025 - April 2026.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory compliance requirements

Proposals must comply with EU values and policies.

Application Process

Required documentation and materials

Application Form Part A and Part B.

Grant Details

defence national focal points EU funding collaboration support action European Defence Fund
Support to the EDF National Focal Points (NFP) network
EDF-2025-CSA-NFP
European Defence Fund
PUBLIC OTHER
AT BE BG HR CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE EL HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE NO
TECHNOLOGY OTHER
DEVELOPMENT
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SDG9 SDG16
FUNDING CAPACITY_BUILDING
True
2000000.00
0.00
2000000.00
EUR
100.00
Oct. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.
October 2025 - April 2026