[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

October 16, 2025 (full application)

Up to €2,000,000 total; 1 project funded; up to 36 months duration; 100% funding rate.

Supports trans-national cooperation among EDF National Focal Points to enhance support services, training, and collaboration in the EU defence sector.

Consortium of at least 10 eligible countries' NFP host organisations required.

--- ## Description This grant aims to strengthen the European Defence Fund (EDF) National Focal Points (NFP) network by supporting projects that facilitate cross-border cooperation, exchange of best practices, and the continuous improvement of services provided to potential EDF applicants. The action focuses on enhancing the competence and reach of NFPs through joint trainings, twinning arrangements, the creation of shared information resources, and the organisation of matchmaking events. The ultimate goal is to increase the impact and competitiveness of the EU defence industry by supporting innovation and collaborative activities across Member States and EDF Associated Countries. --- ## Due Dates - October 16, 2025: Deadline for submission (full application), 17:00 CET (Brussels) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: **€2,000,000** - Funding rate: **100% of eligible costs** - Maximum project duration: **up to 36 months** (extensions possible with justification) - Only **one project** will be funded under this call --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Applicants must be the national support structures hosting the EDF-NFP or the alternate EDF-NFP officially nominated to the Commission by a Member State or EDF Associated Country. - Must be legal entities (public or private bodies) established in: - EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories) - EEA countries associated to the EDF (see official list) - Executive management must be established in eligible countries and not controlled by a non-associated third country/entity (unless specific guarantees are provided and approved). - **Consortium requirements:** - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of NFP host organisations from **at least 10 different Member States or Associated Countries**. - **Other restrictions:** - Natural persons (except self-employed with no separate legal entity) and most international organisations are not eligible. - Entities subject to EU restrictive or conditionality measures are not eligible. - Only costs for activities carried out in eligible countries are eligible. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EDF-2025-CSA-NFP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by the deadline. - **Proposal structure:** - Part A: Administrative information (online form) - Part B: Technical description (uploaded PDF, max 70 pages) - **Key documents:** - [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/edf/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_edf-2025-csa_en.pdf) - [Application form template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/edf/temp-form/af/af_edf-csa_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/edf/agr-contr/mga_edf-asap-and-edirpa_en.pdf) - **Evaluation:** Single-stage submission and evaluation by an expert committee, based on excellence, impact, and implementation criteria (minimum threshold applies). - **Consortium agreement:** Required. --- ## Additional Information - **Eligible activities include:** - Management plans, joint trainings, twinning, development of shared materials, cross-border matchmaking events, dedicated website, methodologies for collaboration with other networks. - **Budget rules:** - Only actual costs are reimbursed (personnel, travel, equipment—depreciation only, other eligible costs). - Indirect costs: 25% flat rate of eligible direct costs (with some exceptions). - No financial support to third parties. - **Ethics and security:** Projects must comply with EU, international, and national law, and may require ethics and/or security review. --- ## External Links - [Funding & Tenders Portal: EDF-2025-CSA-NFP topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EDF-2025-CSA-NFP?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/edf/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_edf-2025-csa_en.pdf) - [Application form template (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/edf/temp-form/af/af_edf-csa_en.pdf) - [EDF Annual Work Programme](https://ec.europa.eu/defence-industry-space/eu-defence-industry/european-defence-fund-edf_en) - [Online Manual (step-by-step guide)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&isExactMatch=true&type=1&grantCategories=p_submission_eval) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General and call-specific | DEFIS-EDF-PROPOSALS@ec.europa.eu | | IT helpdesk (portal issues) | [IT Helpdesk contact form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission main | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funder contact page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | ---

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