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Scheme: Digitalise your Business Scheme

Introduction: This incentive seeks to assist Enterprises through non- repayable Grants to part-finance investment to digitalise their operations, and hence improve their resilience, efficiency, productivity and customer experience
Intended Beneficiaries: Enterprises
Maximum Funding Allowed: €120,000 + an additional 7% flat rate
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadlines: 12 December 2025
Relevant Authority: Measures and Support Division
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: 

Scheme: Digitalise your Micro Business

Introduction: This incentive seeks to assist Enterprises through non- repayable Grants to part-finance investment to digitalise their operations, and hence improve their resilience, efficiency, productivity and customer experience
Intended Beneficiaries: Micro Businesses
Maximum Funding Allowed: €10,000 per digitalisation investment.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadlines: Monthly deadlines till 31st December 2024
Relevant Authority: Measures and Support Division
Contacts
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information

Scheme: Retrofit Your Business

Introduction: The Retrofit scheme, funded through Malta’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, aims to support private sector entities, including enterprises and compliant voluntary organizations, in renovating commercial buildings to enhance energy efficiency. Eligible projects must achieve at least a 30% reduction in Primary Energy Demand (PED) by implementing measures that decrease energy consumption for heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water, and lighting.
Intended Beneficiaries: Enterprises and NGOs
Maximum Funding Allowed: The maximum Grant amount that an Undertaking may receive is €5M.
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadlines: September 30 2025
Contacts
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information

Scheme: SME Enhance (GEBR)

Introduction: This incentive seeks to support SMEs through non-repayable Grants to assist in procuring equipment such as machinery and manage plant costs.
Intended Beneficiaries
A micro, small or medium-Sized Enterprise or self-employed having no more than 250 staff headcount with a turnover of not more than €50 million or a balance sheet total of not more than €43 million.
Maximum Funding Allowed: MAXIMUM GRANT CAPPED AT €120,000
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: 12th December 2025
Relevant Authority: Measures and Support Division
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: SME Enhance (de minimis)

Introduction: This incentive seeks to support SMEs through non-repayable Grants to part-finance investment towards expansion, diversification, innovation of the operations and initial investment, aimed at potentially improving the productivity of the enterprise.
Intended Beneficiaries
A micro, small or medium-Sized Enterprise or self-employed having no more than 250 staff headcount with a turnover of not more than €50 million or a balance sheet total of not more than €43 million.
Maximum Funding Allowed: MAXIMUM GRANT CAPPED AT €120,000 + AN ADDITIONAL FLAT RATE OF 7%
Application Status: Currently open
Application Deadline: Monthly deadlines till 31st December 2024
Relevant Authority: Measures and Support Division
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information:
FONDI.eu | SME Enhance (de minimis) – FONDI.eu

Scheme: Traineeships with the Committee of the Regions

Introduction: Offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Committee of Regions.
Intended Beneficiaries:  Graduates
Application Status: Currently CLOSED
Application Deadline: 
  • 1st of October to 31st March, midnight, Brussels local time, of the same year (for autumn traineeships 16th September – 15th February);
  • 1st of April to 30th September, midnight, Brussels local time, of previous year (for spring traineeships 16th February – 15th July).
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Traineeships – European Parliament (Schuman)

Introduction: Offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the European Parliament.
Intended Beneficiaries:  Graduates
Application Status: Currently CLOSED
Application Deadline: 
  • For the October Traineeship
    1st of July – 15th of July
  • For the March Traineeship
    1st of December – 15th of December
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Traineeships – European External Action Service (EEAS)

Introduction: Offers young professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in EU diplomacy and foreign policy.
Intended Beneficiaries: Graduates
Application Deadline: Open Rolling Call until 30 September 2026.
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: European Youth Foundation

Introduction: Funds that provide financial and educational support for European youth activities that promote human rights, democracy, tolerance, and solidarity. It offers grants to non-governmental youth organizations for various projects, including international activities, structural support, and pilot projects. The EYF operates under a co-management system, involving both governmental and youth organization representatives in its decision-making processes.
Intended Beneficiaries: Young People
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 – 1st September 2025
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: https://fej.coe.int/

Scheme: Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Introduction: A cross-border exchange programme that offers new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating European countries.
Intended Beneficiaries:
New entrepreneurs, firmly planning to set up their own business or have already started one within the last three years.
Experienced entrepreneurs who own or manage a Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise in one of the Participating Countries.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 – 1st September 2025
Contacts:
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: https://fej.coe.int/

 

Scheme: CAP SP I75.1- Setting Up of Young Farmers

Introduction:
The intervention is designed to support young farmers by addressing significant barriers they face in starting or expanding agricultural ventures. It provides targeted financial support through a lump-sum payment of up to €100,000 per young farmer. This financial
support enables eligible young farmers to either establish new agricultural businesses or take over existing holdings, thereby helping them overcome initial challenges. The goal of this intervention is to create a more attractive, innovative, and efficient agricultural sector by making it easier for young farmers to enter and succeed in the agricultural sector.
Intended Beneficiaries: Support under this intervention is available to:
  • A young farmer which for this intervention is someone that is under 41 years of age at the time of application.
  • Individuals that have yet to set up as head of holding.
  • Individuals that have already set up as head of holding in the last 4 year.
Maximum Funding Allowed: Up to €100,000 lump sum at 100%
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 31st March 2025
Relevant Authority:  MANAGING AUTHORITY (CAP SP)
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: EU LEADER Initiative

Introduction:

The EU LEADER Initiative supports rural development projects by promoting local strategies that focus on community involvement and bottom-up decision-making. It encourages innovation, diversification, and sustainable growth in rural areas. The program is implemented through Local Action Groups (LAGs), which work with local stakeholders to address specific challenges and opportunities in their regions. The initiative is funded through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Note that a new initiative under national funds for urban areas will be released in the coming weeks.

Intended Beneficiaries: Local Councils and NGOs
Application Status: See website
Application Deadline: 29 April 2025 at 17:00 (5PM) GMT +1
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192
Further information: 
https://www.galmajjistral.com/documents/
https://galxlokk.com/the-local-development-strategies/#1704532904789-3519280b-c3aa
https://leadergozo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LEADER-Gozo-Local-Development-Strategy-V1.0.pdf

Scheme: Investments on Board Fishing Vessels

Introduction:

  • It aims to support fishermen and vessel owners through investments that:
  • Improve safety, hygiene, health, and working conditions on board fishing vessels.
  • Promote energy efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions, for example by investing in more efficient engines or equipment.
  • Enhance the quality of fishery products by improving storage, handling, and preservation on board.
  • Support modernisation of vessels to make operations more sustainable.
Intended Beneficiaries: Fishers having MFA or MFB licence.
Maximum Funding Allowed: €250,000
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: Open Rolling Call until 30 September 2026.
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: On-Farm Productive Investments – Diversification

Introduction: The On-Farm Investment Intervention tied to on-farm productive investments aims to fund investment in agricultural holdings, inter alia, non-agricultural diversification, focusing on the entire territory of Malta.

Intended Beneficiaries: Full-time bona fide established farmers (natural persons only)
Maximum Funding Allowed: The overall budget available for this intervention is €1,000,000
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Union Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Welfare Promotion Program

Introduction:

Information provision and promotion programmes increasing the awareness of Union sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. The expected ultimate impact is to increase the awareness of the Union sustainable agriculture practices beneficial for the climate, the environment and animal welfare by the European consumers and to enhance the competitiveness and consumption of sustainably produced agri-food products in the Union, raise their profile and increase their market share.

Intended Beneficiaries: Farmers
Maximum Funding Allowed: Up to €7,400,000.00
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 23rd April 2025
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Support for Participation in Quality Schemes

Introduction: This intervention seeks to assist farmers and others to participate in quality schemes that would result in quality products. It is anticipated that this intervention will benefit farmers who take part in such a scheme, ensuring their products meet the standards established by the quality scheme.

Intended Beneficiaries: Famers
Maximum Funding Allowed: The overall budget available for this intervention is €1,000,000
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 2nd May 2025
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Innovative Health Initiative

Introduction:

IHI Call 9 is a funding opportunity under the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), focusing on five research and innovation topics aimed at improving health systems. The call covers areas like the integration of health efforts, people-centered healthcare solutions, and the use of digitization and data in healthcare.

Application Status: Open
Maximum Funding Allowed: €191 million, and at least 45% of the project budget must come from industry partners.
Application Deadline: 29 April 2025 at 17:00 (5 PM) GMT +1
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192

Scheme: Solidarity Projects

Introduction: This action supports organisations and groups of young people to carry out Youth Participation Activities, to encourage, foster and facilitate young people’s participation in Europe’s democratic life.

Intended Beneficiaries: Group of Young people and Organisations
Application Status: Open
Application Deadline: 7th May 2025
Contacts: 
Office of MEP Peter Agius in Brussels
Telephone: +32 2 28 37192