Internal Security Fund
The Internal Security Fund supports EU-wide research and technology projects to prevent and combat crime, terrorism, and cyber threats through innovation, training, and collaboration.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total fund budget: ~€1.9 billion for 2021–2027; typical project sizes vary by call.
Summary: Supports EU-wide initiatives to prevent and combat crime, terrorism, and cyber threats through training, technology, and cooperation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call; exact dates and details may change.
Description
The Internal Security Fund (ISF) is a major European Commission funding program designed to enhance security across the European Union. Its scope includes preventing and combating terrorism, radicalisation, serious and organised crime, and cybercrime. The fund also supports the protection of victims and helps EU Member States prepare for, protect against, and manage security-related incidents, risks, and crises.
ISF funds a broad range of actions, including:
- Procurement and deployment of ICT and security systems, including interoperability and data quality improvements
- Monitoring and supporting implementation of EU law and policy in security information systems
- Operations facilitating the EU Policy Cycle/EMPACT (European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats)
- Support to networks and joint centers of excellence for knowledge exchange, best practices, and resource pooling
- Education and training for law enforcement, judicial authorities, and relevant administrative agencies
The fund is implemented via shared, direct, and indirect management, with a significant portion allocated through national programs and a flexible Thematic Facility to address emerging needs.
