The Funds and Programmes Division (FPD) was set up in July 2011 as part of an administrative structure required to handle the management of EU Funds and other Funds allocated to Malta, and to provide guidance and support to the focal points of the EU and other Programmes that are managed directly by the European Commission or other EU institutions. The Funds and Programmes Division is made up of two Directorates namely the Fisheries, Home and Direct Funds Directorate, and the Agriculture Funds Directorate. A Direct Funds unit within the FPD has also been set up with the aim of increasing participation of direct management funds in Malta.