A total of 3 calls will be launched throughout the 4-year period of the BlueActionBANOS project:
Funding Opportunities
BlueActionBANOS offers targeted financial assistance, technical guidance, and strategic knowledge-sharing to support the scale-up and deployment of Mission Ocean solutions within the Baltic and North Sea Lighthouse Area.
Below you’ll find all the information needed to explore, apply for, and understand our funding instruments.
Two Open Calls are
officially open now!
BlueActionBANOS offers two types of funding opportunities to support communities in ocean restoration efforts:
Community-Led Actions
Supporting projects that restore marine and coastal ecosystems and promote sustainable practices in the blue economy.
Transition Agendas
Action plans to guide regional transformation towards sustainability and innovation.
Community-Led Actions
Up to 24 months of programme support
WHO CAN APPLY:
Teams or consortia of 2 to 12 entities registered in Baltic and North Sea basin (BANOS) countries.
Grants ranging from €200,000 to €2 million to carry out action-oriented projects that tackle pollution, restore marine ecosystems, or advance sustainable blue economy solutions.
Transition Agendas
Up to 18 months of programme support
WHO CAN APPLY:
Individual entities or consortia of up to 3 entities registered in the Baltic and North Sea basin (BANOS) countries
Up to €100,000 each to design action plans guiding local sustainability, marine or freshwater ecosystem restoration, decarbonisation and climate adaptation pathways
Support for Applicants
Technical Assistance:
- Help define the scope, methodology, and sustainability of actions.
- Access to experts from project partners, including scientists, technical specialists, and Mission Ocean practitioners.
Knowledge Sharing & Networking
- Knowledge sharing hub on BlueBioMatch
- Cross-action learning (workshops, webinars, and peer exchanges)
Application Process
The application process consists of 2 steps:
Compulsory submission of the Project Idea Form and individual consultations
