The Single Market Programme is the EU funding programme for activities supporting an efficient, sustainable internal market.

With EUR 4.2 billion over the period 2021-2027, it provides an integrated package to support and strengthen the governance of the single market.

The programme focuses on:

• Food safety
• Consumer protection
• Support for small and medium-sized businesses
• A more effective single market
• Supporting the development of standards and reporting
• Producing and disseminating high quality European statistics

The programme supports the design, implementation and enforcement of EU legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the single market for goods and services. It assists the digitalisation of services and business operations and facilitates market access and international cooperation, especially in the areas of company law, contract and extra-contractual law, anti-money laundering, free movement of capital, financial services and competition, consumer protection and product safety. It also contributes to a high level of health and safety for humans, animals and plants, and supports the improvement of animal welfare, the fight against antimicrobial resistance and the development of sustainable food production and consumption. Overarching and contributing to all areas, the programme supports the development, production and dissemination of European statistics on all EU policies.

Funds are available by means of calls for proposals, published on the Funding and tender opportunities portal. Calls for proposals will also be advertised on the website of

• the European Health and Digital Executive Agency
• the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency.