A 4-million-euro package for the spatial planning of aquaculture—specifically, the Organized Aquaculture Development Areas (OADA)—is being implemented as part of the “Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Sea (PALYTH) 2021–2027.”
The call, published by the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, is addressed exclusively to OADZ management bodies, and its primary objective is to create a more organized operational framework for aquaculture facilities.
The funding scheme provides for 50% public funding and a corresponding 50% private contribution, while the total available public funding amounts to 4 million euros. The managing authority reserves the right to include projects totaling up to 110% of the available budget, if deemed necessary to achieve the action’s objectives.
Among other things, funding is provided for marine environmental monitoring programs, environmental management systems, pollution response measures, studies and technical reports, office and IT equipment, the production of informational materials, website development, fees for specialized consultants and staff, as well as public awareness campaigns for local communities.
Proposals may be submitted by December 29, 2028, through the Integrated Information System (OPS), and approved projects must be completed no later than December 31, 2029.
The call sets a minimum project budget of 30,000 euros and aims to include 25 projects nationwide.