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Union Civil Protection Mechanism

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Summary

The general objective of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (‘Mechanism’ or ‘UCPM’) is to strengthen the cooperation between the Union and the Member States and to facilitate coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve the effectiveness of systems for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

Programme Description

The Mechanism supports the efforts of the Member States and the Participating Countries for the protection of people, primarily, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, from all kinds of natural and man-made disasters, including the consequences of acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, marine pollution and health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union.

The specific objectives of the program include the achievement of a high level of protection against disasters by preventing or reducing their potential effects, by fostering a culture of prevention as well as by improving cooperation between the civil protection and other relevant services. Furthermore, the program promotes the enhancement of preparing the Member State and Union to respond to disasters and additionally, to facilitate rapid and efficient response in the event of disasters or imminent disasters. Last but not least, the increase of public awareness and preparedness for disasters are of great importance.

Total Budget

€ 2.056 billion

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

50 – 95%

Thematic Categories

  • Education and training
  • Justice - Security
  • Public Administration
  • Social Affairs & Human Rights

Eligibility for Participation

  • Central Government
  • Educational Institutions
  • International Organisations
  • Large Enterprises
  • Local Authorities
  • NGOs
  • Non Profit Organisations
  • Private Bodies
  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
  • Services Providers
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • State-owned Enterprises

Call Opening Date

01/01/2021

Call Closing Date

31/12/2027

National Contact Point(s)

Civil Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs
Kyriakos Hadjigeorgiou
Senior Civil Defence Officer
Telephone: +357 22 403448
Email: khadjigeorgiou@cd.moi.gov.cy

EU Contact Point

DG Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection:

Website

https://ec.europa.eu/echo/funding-evaluations/financing-civil-protection_en
Programme/Sub-programme/Plan Calls

  • Technical Assistance for Disaster Risk Management

    Closed

    Code: 32578 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2024-TRACK1 | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 01/02/2024 | End submission calls: 09/04/2024

    The overall objective of the UCPM is to strengthen the cooperation among Member States in the field of civil protection to improve the effectiveness of systems for preventing, preparing for, and responding to natural and human-induced disasters. The UCPM aims to achieve a high level of protection against disasters by preventing or reducing their potential effects, and to enhance preparedness at Member State and Union level to respond to disasters.

    This action provides national disaster risk management authorities of eligible countries with financial support for the development of strategic disaster risk management actions.

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  • Full Scale Exercises

    Opened

    Code: 32483 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2024-KAPP-EX | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 01/02/2024 | End submission calls: 25/04/2024

    The objective of this topic is to improve civil protection preparedness and response to all kinds of disasters inside the Member States by providing a testing environment and a learning opportunity for all actors involved in civil protection assistance interventions through a full-scale filed exercise.

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  • Preparedness Projects

    Opened

    Code: 32481 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2024-KAPP-PP | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 01/02/2024 | End submission calls: 25/04/2024

    This topic aims to increase the overall preparedness of the UCPM and its stakeholders through activities that address ongoing and emerging issues of systemic relevance. In order to contribute to achieving the above general objective, applicants are invited to select one or several of the following topic priorities: Institutional preparedness; and Individual capacity strengthening.

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  • Prevention Projects

    Opened

    Code: 32479 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2024-KAPP-PV | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 01/02/2024 | End submission calls: 25/04/2024

    The general objective is to contribute to strengthening the cooperation among the Member States and between the UCPM and third countries for the prevention of natural and human-induced disasters.  In order to contribute to achieving the general objective, applicants are invited to select one or several of the following topic priorities: Risk assessments, anticipation, and risk management planning; Risk awareness; Early warning; and Wildfire risk management.

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  • Full-scale exercise

    Closed

    Code: 27755 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2023-KAPP-EX | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 28/02/2023 | End submission calls: 04/05/2023

    The objective of this topic is to improve civil protection preparedness and response to all kinds of disasters inside the Member States by providing a testing environment and a learning opportunity for all actors involved in civil protection assistance interventions through a full-scale filed exercise.

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  • Preparedness projects

    Closed

    Code: 27753 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2023-KAPP-PREP | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 28/02/2023 | End submission calls: 04/05/2023

    This topic aims to increase the overall preparedness of the UCPM and its stakeholders through activities that address ongoing and emerging issues of systemic relevance. In order to contribute to achieving the above general objective, applicants are invited to select one or several of the following topic priorities: Institutional preparedness; and Individual capacity strengthening.

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  • Prevention projects

    Closed

    Code: 27749 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2023-KAPP-PREV | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 28/02/2023 | End submission calls: 04/05/2023

    The general objective is to contribute to strengthening the cooperation among the UCPM countries and between the UCPM and third countries for the prevention of natural and human-induced disasters. In order to contribute to achieving the above general objective, applicants are invited to select one or several of the following topic priorities: Risk assessments, anticipation, and risk management planning; Risk awareness; Early warning; and Wildfire prevention.

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  • Knowledge Network Partnership

    Closed

    Code: 20249 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2022-KN-NGEU | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 17/03/2022 | End submission calls: 09/06/2022

    The Knowledge Network’s vision is that the UCPM and its community have the knowledge and expertise to effectively prevent, prepare for and respond to current and emerging risks and challenges in disaster management. Its mission is to:

    • Bring together civil protection and disaster management experts and organisations,
    • Make relevant knowledge on civil protection and disaster management accessible to all, and
    • Foster innovation for more efficient and effective civil protection.

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  • Knowledge Network Partnership

    Closed

    Code: 20246 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2022-KN-General | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 17/03/2022 | End submission calls: 09/06/2022

    The Knowledge Network’s vision is that the UCPM and its community have the knowledge and expertise to effectively prevent, prepare for and respond to current and emerging risks and challenges in disaster management. Its mission is to:

    • Bring together civil protection and disaster management experts and organisations,
    • Make relevant knowledge on civil protection and disaster management accessible to all, and
    • Foster innovation for more efficient and effective civil protection.

    Two topics:

    1. UCPM-2022-KN-NGEU – UCPM-PJG UCPM
    2. UCPM-2022-KN-General – UCPM-PJG UCPM

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  • Cross-Border Risks and Marine Pollution

    Closed

    Code: 20218 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2022-PP | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 10/03/2022 | End submission calls: 24/05/2022

    This topic aims to strenghten the cooperation among the UCPM countries and between the UCPM and third countries for preventing and preparing for natural and man-made disasters including marine pollution at sea and on shore.

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  • Union Civil Protection Mechanism Exercises

    Closed

    Code: 3719 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2021-EX   | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 07/04/2021 | End submission calls: 08/06/2021

    This call supports exercise projects aiming to design, plan, prepare, implement, conduct and evaluate different civil protection activities including a full-scale exercise in a multi-national scenario as the main event of the project. The scenario can simulate the situation and conditions of all types of disasters calling for the activation of the Mechanism, including the main theme and cross-cutting issues.

    The call covers the following topics:

    • UCPM-2021-INT — Topic 1 Full-scale Internal
    • UCPM-2021-EXT — Topic 2 Full-scale External

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  • Prevention and Preparedness Projects on Civil Protection and Marine Pollution

    Closed

    Code: 3721 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2021-PP   | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 11/03/2021 | End submission calls: 08/06/2021

    This is a call for EU action grants in the field of prevention and preparedness projects on civil protection and marine pollution under the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.

    The call covers the following topics:

    • UCPM-2021-PP-CBR — Prevention and preparedness for cross-border Risks.
    • UCPM-2021-PP-MARIPOL — Prevention and preparedness for marine pollution at-sea and on-shore

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  • Network Partnership

    Closed

    Code: 3723 | Identifier Code: UCPM-2021-KN   | Programme name: Union Civil Protection Mechanism | Start submission calls: 07/04/2021 | End submission calls: 01/06/2021

    The 2021 Call for Proposals on Knowledge Network Partnerships aims to directly contribute to the consolidation and operationalisation of the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network through financing of projects that will directly support the development of key elements of the Knowledge Network’s governance structure.

    Therefore, projects under the Call for Proposals will establish thematic communities/centres of expertise that will generate, promote, test, exchange and disseminate knowledge, skills, expertise, innovation and scientific evidence in support of the Capacity-Development and Science Pillars of the Knowledge Network.

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