The Measures and Support Division within Malta’s Ministry for European Funds and the Implementation of the Electoral Programme (MFI) has announced updated cut-off dates for a range of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant schemes for the 2021-2027 programming period. This comes alongside a reminder of the final cut-off dates for the Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF) schemes.

For businesses in Malta, these grants provide vital support for activities including energy efficiency renovations, digitalisation, business enhancement, internationalisation, marketing, and more.

Updated ERDF Grant Deadlines

While previous announcements covered cut-off dates up to December 2025, the MFI has now published dates extending until June 2026. These calls operate on an open-rolling basis, are subject to budget availability, and include:

• Call 2: Business Reports for SMEs
• Call 1: Marketing Strategy for Micro and Small Enterprises
• Call 1: Internationalisation Strategy for SMEs
• Call 1: Standards and Awards for SMEs
• Call 1: SME Enhance
• Call 1: Digitalise your SME
• Call 2: Feasibility Studies

ERDF Cut-Off Dates (Jan – Jun 2026)

Jan: 16, 30 | Feb: 13, 27 | Mar: 13, 27

Apr: 17, 30 | May: 15, 29 | Jun: 12, 30

Meanwhile, for the RRF aid schemes, the last cut-off date for Call 2 Retrofit and Call 2 Digitalise your Micro Business remains 30th September 2025, as previously announced.

As a registered Advisory Service Provider, at Business Doctors Malta we can assist SMEs in preparing and submitting applications for these grants. To find out which grants your business may be eligible for, contact us at funding@businessdoctors.com.mt or call 7990 3685.