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May 2026

19.05. Today!
MUDP Development, Test and Demonstration Projects 2026 · MUDP – Miljøteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram · Total pool: approximately DKK 61 million for 2026. Individual grant amounts not specified; co-financing rates vary by company size (SME, medium, large) under EU state aid Block Exemption Regulation. Up to 50% for large companies, higher for SMEs and research institutions.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Pollution Research Waste Management
25.05. 6d left
Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (A4FM) – Convergence · Convergence Blended Finance · Stage 1 (Scoping): up to CAD $260,000 (~USD 190,000). Stage 2 (Proof-of-Concept/Pilot): up to CAD $500,000 (~USD 365,000). Funding in Canadian Dollars. Stage 1 grants are non-repayable; Stage 2+ grants are conditionally repayable. Grantees must contribute minimum 10% of total cost.
Impact Investor Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Climate
25.05. 6d left
Illuminating Climate Solutions (NGS + The Climate Pledge) · National Geographic Society · Up to $100,000. Recommended: up to $20,000 for applicants with five or fewer years of experience. Funds may be used over two years.
Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Research
27.05. 8d left
All news - BlueInvest Community · TASC-RestoreMed / BlueInvest Community (European Commission) · €200,000–€1.4M per project (Community-Led Actions, total €7M); €100,000 per project (Transition Agendas, total €1M)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Seaweed & Algae
29.05. 10d left
BlueActionBANOS - Community-Led Actions for Ocean Restoration · BlueActionBANOS · Community-Led Actions: EUR 200,000–2,000,000 (consortia), up to EUR 500,000 (individual entities). Transition Agendas: up to EUR 100,000 each.
Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 10d left
BlueActionBANOS - Baltic and North Sea Ocean Restoration · BlueActionBANOS · EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million per action. Maximum EUR 500,000 to any single entity within a consortium.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 10d left
Funding opportunities - BlueActionBANOS · BlueActionBANOS · Community-Led Actions: grants of EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium (max EUR 500,000 per entity). Transition Agendas: up to EUR 100,000 per award.
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 10d left
BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions · BlueActionBANOS · Grants of EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium. Maximum EUR 500,000 per single entity within the consortium. 100% funding rate. Paid as lump sum with stages and deliverables defined in an Individual Integrated Project Plan.
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
29.05. 10d left
Community-Led Actions Open Call - BlueActionBANOS · BlueActionBANOS · Grants ranging from €200,000 to €2 million per project, with up to 24 months of programme support
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 10d left
BlueActionBANOS — Open Call: Community-Led Actions · BlueActionBANOS · EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per Community-Led Action; maximum EUR 500,000 to any single entity within a consortium
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
29.05. 10d left
BlueActionBANOS — Open Call: Transition Agendas · BlueActionBANOS · Not specified for Transition Agendas — financial support amount to be confirmed in the full call details
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution
31.05. 12d left
NOAA Marine Debris Program — Grants · NOAA Marine Debris Program · Current open opportunity: individual projects $50,000 – $200,000 (total $2.2M pool administered by Ocean Conservancy). NOAA's own competitive grants vary by round.
Government Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
31.05. 12d left
Illuminating the Mekong River Basin · National Geographic Society · Up to $20,000. Funds usable over two years.
Foundation Grant Southeast Asia Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
31.05. 12d left
Common Waters: Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship · National Geographic Society · Level I: up to $20,000 (for earlier-career applicants, first-time NGS grantees). Level II: up to $75,000 (for established practitioners or prior NGS grantees).
Foundation Grant Arctic Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
31.05. 12d left
EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia – Open Call No. 2 for Project Grants · EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia · Grants of €50,000 to €80,000 per project; total call budget €3,380,000
For NGOs Government Grant Capacity Building
31.05. 12d left
EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia – Open Call No. 3 for Pre-Defined Project 1 · EEA Grants / Norway Grants · Fixed grant of €140,000 (total available amount = grant amount)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building

June 2026

01.06. 13d left
Convergence — Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator (DFAT) · Convergence Blended Finance / Australian DFAT · Stage 1 (Scoping/Feasibility): up to AUD 300,000 (~USD 200,000). Stage 2 (Proof-of-Concept/Pilot): up to AUD 840,000 (~USD 550,000). Stage 3 (Scale-up/Expansion): amount not publicly specified. Disbursed in AUD.
For NGOs Multilateral Accelerator Blended Finance Grant Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate
02.06. 14d left
Grøn Forskning 2026 - Green Research · Danish Independent Research Fund (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond - DFF) · DKK 2.8-11.9 million per project over 2-5 years (approximately EUR 376,000-1,590,000)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
03.06. 15d left
Norad – Support for Community-Led Approaches to Address Basic Human Needs in Afghanistan · Norad · Budget not specified on the Norad page; full details in the Grants Portal
Government Grant Capacity Building
04.06. 16d left
Preserving Traditional Arts (NGS + Lindblad) · National Geographic Society · Level I: up to $20,000 (earlier-career). Level II: up to $75,000 (established practitioners or prior NGS grantees). Funds usable over up to 2 years.
Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Capacity Building Education
08.06. 20d left
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk · Up to NOK 30 million available for research networks call; individual network grants vary; Disruptive Technology call deadline 08 June 2026
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Climate Research
08.06. 20d left
PRIMARY – EIT Climate-KIC Open Call · EIT Climate-KIC · €100,000 for 2-partner consortia; €150,000 for 3-partner consortia. Total budget: €900,000.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Climate Research
15.06. 27d left
Icelandic Research Fund (Rannis) · Rannis - The Icelandic Centre for Research · Annual budget determined by the Icelandic Finance Act; specific amounts per grant type not specified on main page.
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
15.06. 27d left
European Urban Initiative — 4th Call for Proposals: Innovative Actions · European Urban Initiative · Provisional budget of EUR 60 million ERDF for the 4th Call; individual project budgets vary
Government Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Pollution Waste Management
17.06. 29d left
EU Blue Partnership for Sustainable Blue Economy · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership · €43.5 million total for the third joint transnational call; individual project allocations not specified on the page
Government Grant Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
17.06. 29d left
EU Blue Partnership - Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) · Total estimated budget approx. EUR 43.5 million pooled across 38 national/regional funding organisations and co-funded by the EU (Horizon Europe). Individual project budgets depend on national regulations and participating funders.
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Global North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research
17.06. 29d left
Innovation Fund Denmark - Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) · Innovation Fund Denmark · EUR 50,000 to EUR 300,000 per Danish partner; if two or more Danish partners, maximum EUR 500,000 total. Funding rate 25-90% of total project costs.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
17.06. 29d left
Norad – NOK 100 Million for Private Sector Development in Ukraine (2026–2027) · Norad · Total call budget NOK 100 million (approx. EUR 8.5 million) for 2026-2027; full details in Grants Portal
Government Grant Climate
24.06. 36d
National Geographic Society Grants - Ocean Exploration & Discovery · National Geographic Society · Level I grants up to USD 20,000 for early career scientists; Level 2 grants for established researchers (amounts vary); project-specific RFPs with own budgets
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Education Marine Conservation Research
24.06. 36d
NatGeo: Developing Future Ocean Stewards · National Geographic Society · Level I: up to USD 20,000 over 1 year; Level II: up to USD 100,000 over 2 years (average USD 50,000-65,000)
Foundation Grant Global Education Marine Conservation
30.06. 42d
Aage V. Jensen Nature Foundation - Marine Ecosystem Conservation · Aage V. Jensen Naturfond · DKK 4-7 million over 2-5 years (approx. EUR 540,000 to EUR 940,000 total). Funds PhD positions (including tuition), postdocs, and up to 10% of permanent scientific staff salaries.
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
30.06. 42d
EBRD Resource Efficiency and Circularity Programme · European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) · Grant amounts vary based on company size and resource efficiency results achieved. A partial repayment over two years is required; the residual constitutes the actual grant. Total EU-funded component estimated at EUR 10 million.
For Startups Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Mediterranean Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Waste Management

July 2026

01.07. 43d
Darwin Initiative · Darwin Initiative · Innovation: £10,000–£200,000; Capability & Capacity: £50,000–£200,000; Main: £100,000–£800,000; Extra: £800,000–£5,000,000
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation
15.07. 57d
NOAA IOOS Integrated Ocean Observing System Funding · NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) · Not specified; contingent upon federal appropriations
Government Grant Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
31.07. 73d
BMUV Nature Conservation Association Funding (Verbändeförderung Naturschutz) · Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV) · EUR 4.45 million per year distributed across eligible associations and projects
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation

August 2026

01.08. 74d
Rolex-Explorers Club Grant · The Explorers Club / Rolex · Historically, awards have been given in the amount of $10,000 USD.
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
01.08. 74d
Oceanic Society - Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grants · Oceanic Society · USD 1,000-10,000 per grant; typically 3 grants per cycle with additional grants subject to budget availability
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
15.08. 88d
develoPPP Classic – DEG/BMZ Co-financing for Sustainable Business Projects in Developing Countries · KfW DEG (Development Finance Institution) · Up to EUR 2 million per project, covering maximum 50% of total project costs
Government Blended Finance Grant Blue Economy Climate
25.08. 98d
MUDP - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program · MUDP - Miljøteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram (Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Programme) · Approximately 130 million DKK total available in 2026 across all project types
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Research Waste Management
25.08. 98d
MUDP Lighthouse Projects 2026 (Fyrtårnsprojekter) · MUDP – Miljøteknologisk Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram · Total pool: approximately DKK 61 million for 2026. Individual grants not specified. Co-financing rates depend on company size; investment in new environmental technology is explicitly grantable under this instrument. Lighthouse projects are typically larger-scale than development projects.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Pollution Research Waste Management
27.08. 100d
Environment and Natural Values Related to Possible Future Mineral ... · The Research Council of Norway · NOK 8-16 million per project (approx. EUR 680,000-1,360,000 at ~0.085 EUR/NOK)
Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Pollution Research
28.08. 101d
Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Grant amounts not specified; personal grants plus expense allowances; organisational grants cover salary and project costs
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
31.08. 104d
UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development · UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) · No direct cash grants — endorsement provides framework visibility, network access, and enables Programmes to seek funders. Contributions require fully secured budgets. Programme applicants must have at least 5% of total budget secured at submission.
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research

September 2026

01.09. 105d
Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) - Grant Application · Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) · Lottery allocates minimum 40% of revenue to good causes. 150 organisations receive multi-year unrestricted support. One-time donations also available for eligible organisations. Lottery contribution may not exceed 25% of organisation's total income.
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
01.09. 105d
Carlsberg Foundation – Research Grants for Danish Researchers · Carlsberg Foundation · Varies greatly by grant type: Conferences max 80,000 DKK; Field expeditions max 100,000 DKK (rolling) or over 100,000 DKK (annual); Research infrastructure min 300,000 DKK; Semper Ardens Accelerate max 7 million DKK; Semper Ardens Accomplish 10–13 million DKK; Semper Ardens Advance 15–25 million DKK; CF Interdisciplinary Research Centres max 50 million DKK; Carlsberg Mindelegat max 200,000 DKK; Research dissemination max 3 million DKK.
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
01.09. 105d
Carlsberg Foundation — Semper Ardens Advance 2026 · Carlsberg Foundation · DKK 15-25 million per grant (5-year framework grant)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Research
01.09. 105d
Carlsberg Foundation — Semper Ardens Accelerate 2026 · Carlsberg Foundation · Maximum DKK 7 million (3-5 year framework grant)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Research
01.09. 105d
LIFE 2026 Calls for Proposals - Upcoming · European Commission / CINEA — EU LIFE Programme · Not specified; funding amounts will be published with the official calls on 21 April 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
03.09. 107d
Novo Nordisk Foundation - Project Grants for Societal Learning for the Green Transition · Novo Nordisk Foundation · DKK 200,000 to DKK 6,000,000 per grant (total pool up to DKK 35 million); pre-projects up to DKK 500,000 for up to 6 months
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
03.09. 107d
Novo Nordisk Foundation - Project grants supporting societal learning for the green transition · Novo Nordisk Foundation · Up to DKK 6 million for projects of up to 3 years duration (approx. EUR 800,000 at current rates)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education
03.09. 107d
LIFE 2026 Strategic Integrated Projects - Environment (SIP ENV) · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · EUR 10-25 million per project; total LIFE 2026 envelope EUR 601.5 million; SIPs are the largest LIFE instrument
For NGOs Government Grant Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
03.09. 107d
LIFE 2026 Strategic Nature Projects (SNAP) — Biodiversity & Nature Restoration · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · EUR 10-25 million per project; total budget EUR 75 million for LIFE 2026 SNAP; project duration 5-10 years in phases
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research
09.09. 113d
DevelopmentAid - DANIDA Grants Search Portal · DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) · Highly variable across calls: from EUR 10,000 (small local competitions) to EUR 100,000,000 (multi-donor mitigation facilities). Danish CSO small grants budget not specified. Research calls: up to DKK 250,000,000.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Research
10.09. 114d
Innovationsfonden Grand Solutions 2026 — Green Research, Technology and Innovation · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · DKK 5,000,000 – 40,000,000 per project (approx. EUR 666,000 – 5,330,000 at 7.5 DKK/EUR). Total budget minimum DKK 100 million; DKK 30 million earmarked for energy systems research.
Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
15.09. 119d
Velux Foundations - Healthy Marine Environment in Danish Sea Areas · VELUX FOUNDATION · Current call: DKK 3.0-10.0 million per project (approximately EUR 402,000-1,340,000 at current exchange rates). Total call framework: DKK 29 million. Larger budgets must justify coverage of more themes and cross-border collaboration.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
15.09. 119d
VELUX Foundation - Environment and Sustainability in Danish Sea Areas · VELUX FONDEN · DKK 3 million to DKK 10 million per project (approx. EUR 400,000 to EUR 1,340,000). Total call budget DKK 29 million.
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research
15.09. 119d
VELUX FONDEN - Conservation of the Ocean: Combating Marine Pollution · VELUX FONDEN · DKK 3,000,000 to DKK 10,000,000 per project (approx. EUR 400,000 to EUR 1,340,000); total framework DKK 29 million
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Marine Conservation Pollution Research
15.09. 119d
VELUX Foundation Current Calls for Proposals · VELUX FONDEN · DKK 3 million to DKK 10 million per project (approx. EUR 400,000–1,350,000). Total framework: DKK 29 million (approx. EUR 3.9 million).
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Marine Conservation Pollution Research
15.09. 119d
VELUX FONDEN — Call for Proposals: The North Sea Region as a Lighthouse for Sustainable Shipping · VELUX FONDEN · DKK 3 million minimum to DKK 10 million maximum per project (approx. EUR 400,000–1,340,000). Total call budget: DKK 29 million (approx. EUR 3.9 million).
Foundation Grant North Sea Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation Pollution Research
17.09. 121d
REA - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Funding and Grants Portal · European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission · Variable by topic: EUR 101 million indicative budget for single-stage Circular Economy call (11 topics); EUR 28 million for two-stage Circular Cities call (2 topics). Typical Horizon Europe grants range from EUR 2-10 million per project.
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe: Deep Sea Ecosystems Conservation (CL6-2026-BIODIV-03) · European Commission / REA (Research Executive Agency) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Horizon Europe RIA standard grant; typical range EUR 5-8M for RIA actions in this destination. Total call budget not specified for this topic individually.
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe: Marine Organisms for Sustainable Blue Bio-Products (CL6-2026-CIRCBIO-11) · REA / European Commission (Horizon Europe Cluster 6) · €10 million total; 2 projects expected (~€5M each). 100% funding for non-profits/research; 70% for for-profit entities.
For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe: Marine Ecosystem Underwater Noise Assessment (CL6-2026-ZEROPOLLUTION-01) · European Commission / Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Part of Horizon CL6-2026-01 call envelope; typical RIA budget EUR 3-5M per project
For Researchers Grant Marine Conservation Pollution Research
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-01: Improving Circularity of Multilayer Flexible Plastic Food Contact Packaging · European Commission (Horizon Europe) · EUR 5-6 million EU contribution per project; total indicative budget EUR 11 million. Lump sum grant (HORIZON-AG-LS).
Government Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe Cluster 6 - Circular Economy and Bioeconomy (2026) · European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission · Up to EUR 101 million for single-stage call (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO); EUR 28 million for two-stage call (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative). Individual project budgets vary by topic.
Government Grant Global Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe CIRCBIO-01 2026 — Improving Circularity of Multilayer Flexible Plastic Food Contact Packaging · REA / European Commission (Horizon Europe Cluster 6) · ~€8-12M per project (Innovation Action — IA type, 70% funding rate for for-profit entities, 100% for non-profits and research bodies)
For Researchers Government Grant Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe CL6 CIRCBIO-04 2026 — Collection, Sorting-for-Reuse and Repair Systems for Textiles at City/Region Level · European Commission / Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · EUR 10 million total for 2 projects; approximately EUR 5M per project
For Researchers Grant Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
17.09. 121d
Horizon Europe: Ensuring Effectiveness of Protected Areas in Future Biodiversity Scenarios (CL6-2026-BIODIV-04) · European Commission / REA (Research Executive Agency) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 · Horizon Europe RIA standard grant; typical range EUR 5-8M; 100% EU co-funding for RIA actions
For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research
22.09. 126d
LIFE Programme - Environment and Climate Action · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) · Total LIFE 2021-2027 budget EUR 5.4 billion. Project-level amounts vary widely by project type: SAPs typically smaller scale; SNaPs and SIPs larger multi-year projects. Operating grants available for non-profit entities.
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
22.09. 126d
EU LIFE Programme - Environment and Climate Action · European Commission - CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Varies by call and project type; Standard Action Projects typically EUR 0.5M - 5M; Strategic Nature Projects (SNaPs) and Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) can reach tens of millions EUR; Operating grants for NGOs for multi-year institutional support
For NGOs Government Grant Technical Assistance Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
22.09. 126d
LIFE Operating Grants for Non-Profit Environmental NGOs (2026) · CINEA / European Commission (LIFE Programme) · €15 million total budget for all operating grants across all NGOs. Individual grants vary; typically €300K-€2M per organisation per year. 70% EU co-funding rate.
For NGOs Government Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
22.09. 126d
LIFE Standard Action Projects - Circular Economy & Quality of Life (2026) · CINEA / European Commission (LIFE Programme) · €79 million total budget; individual project grants typically €1-5M, average ~€2.6M. 60% EU co-funding rate (applicant must cover 40% from own resources or co-financers).
For NGOs Government Grant Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
22.09. 126d
LIFE 2026 — Standard Action Projects: Circular Economy and Quality of Life (SAP ENV) · European Commission — LIFE Programme (CINEA) · EUR 2-10 million per project; total call budget EUR 79 million for the ENVIRONMENT sub-call
For NGOs Government Grant Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
22.09. 126d
LIFE 2026 — Standard Action Projects: Nature and Biodiversity (SAP NAT) · European Commission — LIFE Programme (CINEA) · Total LIFE 2026 budget over EUR 601.5 million across all sub-programmes; per-project amount for Nature SAP typically EUR 0.5-5 million based on prior rounds
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research
22.09. 126d
LIFE 2026 SAP Nature Governance and Information (SAP NAT GOV) · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · LIFE SAP standard grants; total Nature sub-programme budget EUR 173.5M (shared across NATURE and GOV topics); individual SAP grants typically EUR 0.5-5M; 60% EU co-funding
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Blue Economy Capacity Building Education Marine Conservation
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe - Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters · European Commission / Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) / Horizon Europe · Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/27 includes new 2026 calls for the Ocean Mission. Individual call budgets vary. Typical Horizon Europe project grants range from several hundred thousand to several million EUR.
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Global North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Pollution Research
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Achieving Mission Objectives - Reducing Pollution from Nutrients, Chemicals and Plastics · European Commission (Horizon Europe) · EUR 7-7.75 million EU contribution per project; total budget EUR 31 million across the call; indicative 4 grants. Financial support to third parties (local/regional authorities) up to EUR 100,000 per recipient is allowed.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
23.09. 127d
EU Mission Ocean — HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Aquatic Pollution and Biodiversity Loss Through Nature-Positive Solutions · European Commission (Horizon Europe / EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters) · EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 7,750,000 per project; up to 4 projects awarded from EUR 31,000,000 total budget
For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Marine Conservation Pollution Research
23.09. 127d
EU Mission Ocean — HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-01: Marine Habitat Mapping · European Commission (Horizon Europe / EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters) · EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 7,750,000 per project; up to 4 projects awarded from EUR 31,000,000 total budget
For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe Mission Ocean 2026 — OCEAN-02: Nature-Positive Solutions for Aquatic Pollution · European Commission — Horizon Europe · EUR 7,000,000 to EUR 7,750,000 per grant; total budget EUR 31,000,000 for 4 indicative grants
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe Mission Ocean — OCEAN-03: Fishers Co-Management of Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems (2026) · European Commission – Horizon Europe · EUR 7,000,000–7,750,000 per project; indicative total budget EUR 31,000,000 for 4 grants under this topic.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe Mission Ocean 2026 — OCEAN-02: Addressing Aquatic Pollution and Biodiversity Loss through Nature-Positive Solutions (Source to Sea) · European Commission / Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters · Approximately EUR 7-7.75M per project; 4 projects expected; total call envelope ~EUR 28-31M from EUR 115M Mission Ocean budget for all 2026 topics
For NGOs For Researchers Grant Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research
23.09. 127d
Horizon Europe Mission Ocean 2026 — OCEAN-01: Large-Scale Demonstration for Mapping Marine Habitats · European Commission / Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters · EUR 4-4.85M per project; 4 projects expected from EUR 115M total Mission Ocean 2026 envelope
For Researchers Grant Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
23.09. 127d
Nordic Innovation: Call for Proposals – Nordic Secondary Critical Raw Materials Value Chains · Nordic Innovation · Total fund: NOK 10,000,000; per-project range NOK 2,000,000 – 5,000,000; 50% co-funding required from project participants (minimum 10% per partner)
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
30.09. 134d
NOAA Office for Coastal Management Funding · NOAA Office for Coastal Management · Contingent upon availability of appropriations; no stated maximum per award
Government Grant Global Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research

October 2026

02.10. 136d
Interreg NPA Youth Call 2026 · Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic · EUR 50,000 (6-month), EUR 100,000 (12-month), or EUR 200,000 (18-month) total project budget including partners' contributions. Grant covers 65% (50% for Norwegian partners). Start-up lump sum up to EUR 35,000 or 50% of total budget (whichever is smaller).
Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
02.10. 136d
Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation Fund 2026 · Nordic Council of Ministers – Fisheries Cooperation (Nordic Ministerial Council) · Typically DKK 200,000–800,000 per project; maximum DKK 900,000 per project. Total autumn 2026 budget is DKK 3 million (4–7 projects expected). No overhead costs funded.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
02.10. 136d
Interreg NPA (Northern Periphery and Arctic) — Youth Call for Projects 2026 · European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Programme · Funding amounts not yet specified; expected to be accessible for smaller and emerging youth-led initiatives; ERDF co-financing rate 50-65%
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Grant Arctic Capacity Building Climate Education
04.10. 138d
NORA Project Funding - Nordic Atlantic Cooperation · NORA - Nordic Atlantic Cooperation · Maximum DKK 500,000 per year, maximum DKK 1,500,000 over three years (approx. EUR 67,000/year or EUR 200,000 total)
Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy
06.10. 140d
Circular Plastics NL 2026 Open Call — EUR 40 Million for Recycling and Circularity · Circular Plastics NL / RVO Netherlands · Up to EUR 1,500,000 for research projects; up to EUR 7,500,000 for showcases (pilot or demonstration projects). Total pool: EUR 40 million.
Government Grant Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
12.10. 146d
Ferris Olson Family Foundation for Ocean Stewardship – 2026 Grant Application · Ferris Olson Family Foundation for Ocean Stewardship · Requests have ranged from less than $10,000 to $50,000. Total grant allocations per year determined by FOFFOS financials and the number and merit of applications received.
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
13.10. 147d
Munich Re Foundation RISK Award · Munich Re Foundation · Up to €100,000 (prize). Project total budget must be between €50,000 and €1,000,000.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Prize Global Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection
31.10. 165d
GEF Small Grants Programme - Ghana (2026 Call for Proposals) · GEF Small Grants Programme (UNDP) – Ghana · Up to USD 75,000 per project per Operational Phase (ceiling decided by the SGP National Steering Committee; GEF-8 SGP 2.0 guidelines set a maximum of USD 75,000, up from USD 50,000 in prior phases). Co-financing equal to or greater than the grant amount is encouraged.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management

November 2026

04.11. 169d
Interreg South Baltic Programme — 6th Call for Proposals and 4th Small-Scale Project Call · European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Interreg South Baltic Programme · Measure 1.1 (6th Call): EUR 1,264,674.99 ERDF available; Measure 4.1 (6th Call): EUR 776,297.42 ERDF; Measure 4.1 (4th Small-scale): EUR 320,000 ERDF; project duration up to 24 months
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management

Rolling / Open Deadlines

Rolling
LIFE Programme Multi-Annual Work Programme 2025-2027 Overview · European Commission – LIFE Programme · 2025–2027 (rolling calls; specific call deadlines published on EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Programme · 2027-03
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Pollution
Rolling
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) · 3rd Joint Transnational Call: launched September 2025; Rolling TA Call: open February 20, 2026 to February 29, 2028 (evaluated every 4 months)
Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Atlantic Area · 3rd call for projects: recently concluded with approved projects; upcoming calls TBD
Government Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Central Baltic · 5th call for project proposals recently selected; call calendar at centralbaltic.eu/for-applicants/call-calendar/
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg South Baltic Programme - Funded Projects · Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 · 6th Call opens 16 September 2026, closes 4 November 2026 (Measures 1.1 and 4.1 only; EUR 1.26M + EUR 0.78M ERDF). 4th Small-scale Project Call same window (Measure 4.1, EUR 320K indicative). Note: current 6th call does not include Measure 2.3 (circular economy).
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg South Baltic · 6th call for proposals announced (forthcoming); 5th call recently concluded
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Waste Management
periodic
Interreg South Baltic Programme - Calls for Proposals · Interreg South Baltic Programme (EU / Joint Secretariat) · 6th call for proposals: 16 September – 4 November 2026 (Measures 1.1 and 4.1 only). 4th Small-scale project call: same window (Measure 4.1, EUR 320K ERDF indicative). Note: Measure 2.3 (circular/resource efficiency) and Measure 2.2 (water) not included in 6th call.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
periodic
Denmark Ministry of Foreign Affairs Civil Society Support · Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) · Annual call cycles for each scheme; development research calls issued annually; embassy grants vary by mission
For NGOs Government Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Spain — Biodiversity Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Fundación Biodiversidad (Biodiversity Foundation) — Spain · Annual call for proposals; specific deadline published per round
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Blue Planet Fund (Defra) · UK Government - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) / Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · Annual call; next round expected January 2026 (Round 2 grantees announced, Round 3 not yet open as of May 2026)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
LIFE Programme 2025-2027 Multi-Annual Work Programme (Official Document) · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Annual calls throughout 2025, 2026, and 2027
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
periodic
OCEAN Grants Programme — Community Grants and Partnership Grants (UK Blue Planet Fund) · OCEAN Grants Programme (UK Blue Planet Fund / Defra) · Annual — Round 2 closed February/March 2025; Round 3 expected to open late 2025 or early 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
periodic
GPAP Inclusive Plastic Action Programme — Capacity Grants for NGOs · Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) / World Economic Forum · Annual, 2025 edition awarded (2026 round not yet announced as of April 2026)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Pure Ocean Challenges — Call for Projects · Pure Ocean · Annual, September 1 – October 1 (Phase 1); Phase 2 by invitation (October 20 – November 23)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
Whitley Fund for Nature (Whitley Awards) · Whitley Fund for Nature · Annual, applications typically open in autumn for the following spring ceremony; 2026 round now closed (ceremony held 29 April 2026)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Prize Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
FCDO Blue Planet Fund — OCEAN Grants Programme · UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) / Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) · Annual, next call due January 2025 (per November 2024 update)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Circular Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) Fund - Nefco · Nefco / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) — Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund · Annual, next call expected early 2026 (2025 round closed April 18, 2025; results announced February 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research Waste Management
periodic
Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Annual, typically February-April (2025 round deadline was 18 April 2025; 2026 round expected similar period)
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
periodic
UEFA Foundation for Children – Annual Call for Projects · UEFA Foundation for Children · Annual, typically June-July
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Education
periodic
Miljøstøtte til Arktis (DANCEA) — Danish Arctic Environmental Support · Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) · Annual, typically June-September (2025 round: 24 September 2025)
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
periodic
PADI AWARE Foundation Community Grant Program · PADI AWARE Foundation · Annual, typically October (most recent: 3 October 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
TotalEnergies Foundation — Marine & Coastal Environment Programme · TotalEnergies Foundation · Annual, typically Q4 (2024 edition launched; no 2025/2026 open round announced)
For NGOs Corporate Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation
periodic
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation — Call for Projects · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation · Annual, typically autumn (2025 call closed; next call expected autumn 2026)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
LIFE Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-programme (2021-2027) · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) · Annual, typically autumn each year (2021-2027 programme period)
Government Grant Global Circular Economy Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
NORA Projects · Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) · Annual, typically early March (first round) and early October (second round). Next deadline: 4 October 2026 (Greenlandic time)
Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Dow Business Impact Fund 2025 — Project Announcement · Dow · Annual, typically early in the calendar year (2025 cohort launched in 2025; 2026 cohort timing not stated)
For NGOs Corporate Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Oceanic Society: Global Ocean Cleanup — Annual Partner Grant Programme · Oceanic Society · Annual, typically spring (2026 cycle closed; 2026 event: June 13-14, 2026)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme — Annual Calls for Proposals · NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme · Annual, typically spring/autumn calls; no active call as of April 2026
For Researchers Government Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Pollution Research
periodic
The MedFund - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · The MedFund · Annual; Call 2025 Phase 1 deadline was 15 May 2025, Phase 2 deadline was 13 July 2025
Foundation Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Programme · Call 6 is currently open (deadline not specified on page; rolling within Call 6 period)
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
King Baudouin Foundation - EU Missions Horizon Europe: Restore our Ocean and Waters · King Baudouin Foundation · Call-specific; rolling calls published at kbs-frb.be
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
CINEA LIFE 2026 — Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-Programme · European Commission / CINEA (European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) — LIFE Programme · Calls opened 21 April 2026; deadline expected September-October 2026. LIFE 2026 Info Days: 28-30 April 2026.
For NGOs Grant Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 (IB.SH / EU Cohesion Policy) · Future calls expected 2026-2027; second call for project platforms closed November 2025
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
periodic
UNDP Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution - Indonesia · UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) · March 2026 round passed; next round TBD
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Southeast Asia Capacity Building Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Deutschland-Danmark · November 2025 application deadline was likely the last in 2021-2027 period — funds expected to be fully committed
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
Norwegian Development Programme to Reduce Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter · Norad (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) · Ongoing
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Waste Management Manual - Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen · Government of India – Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase-II) · Ongoing (SBM-G Phase-II runs until programme targets are met; no fixed application deadline published)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Technical Assistance India Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Norad Marine Litter Programme — Stage 2 (Invitation Only) · Norad · Ongoing (no current deadline — open to invited applicants on a rolling basis)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Nordic Programme to Reduce Plastic Pollution · Nordic Council of Ministers · Ongoing 2025-2027
Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
BINGO! Environmental Foundation Lower Saxony · Niedersaechsische Bingo-Umweltstiftung (Lower Saxony BINGO! Environmental Foundation) · Periodic
For NGOs Foundation Grant North Sea Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) - Small Grants Program · Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) · Periodic annual round; 2024 and 2025 recipients were selected; next round timing not specified on website
Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic) · Interreg Aurora · Periodic calls for applications; check interregaurora.eu/projects/calls-for-applications/ for open calls
Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme · Periodic calls; the programme runs 2021-2027. Call-specific deadlines announced by Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat. Check interreg-baltic.eu/gateway/ for current calls.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
Innobooster – Innovation Fund Denmark · Innovation Fund Denmark · Periodic — Spring 2026: Period 2 closes 13 May 2026; Period 3: 27 May–6 August 2026; Autumn 2026: Period 4: 20 August–15 October 2026
For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
periodic
KfW Blue Action Fund (BAF) – Marine Conservation Grants for NGOs · Blue Action Fund / KfW Development Bank · Periodic — open calls published on rolling basis; check blueactionfund.org for current calls
For NGOs Government Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Aage V. Jensen Naturfond – Nature Conservation Grants · Aage V. Jensen Naturfond · Periodic — three application rounds per year
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Aage V. Jensens Fond – General Grants (Nature, Greenland, Faroe Islands) · Aage V. Jensens Fond · Periodic — three board meetings per year to process applications
Foundation Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Education Research
periodic
Deutsche Postcode Lotterie - Environmental Project Funding · Deutsche Postcode Lotterie · Periodic, multiple rounds per year
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Aage V. Jensen Naturfond – Grant Programme (3x/year) · Aage V. Jensen Naturfond · Periodic, three times per year
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) - Project Funding · Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) · Periodic, typically March and October each year
Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy
periodic
ZUG gGmbH Grant Programme against Marine Litter · Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH · Periodic, typically every 2-3 years (calls in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025); 2025 call is closed; next call date not yet announced
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
ESF+ Social Innovation+ Initiative - EU-level Grants · European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) / European Competence Centre for Social Innovation (Lithuania ESFA) · Periodic; calls announced on socialinnovationplus.eu
For NGOs Government Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Education
periodic
Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) - New Programme 2026 · Danida (Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · Q2/Q3 2026 (expected launch of new programme application round; historic DGBP round closed October 2025)
Government Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Convergence - Global Network for Blended Finance · Convergence Blended Finance · Rolling (grant portfolio continuously updated; multiple cohorts per year based on published grants)
For NGOs Impact Investor Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
GGGI Small Grants Program — Ghost Gear Removal · Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) · Rolling (membership and grant access pending available funding)
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Interreg South Baltic 2021-2027 · Interreg South Baltic · Rolling - depends on specific call; programme runs until 2027
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
Norwegian Development Programme to Combat Marine Litter and Microplastics (Norad/MFA) · Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Rolling - depends on specific open call
Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
[PDF] INITIATIVES & PROJECTS - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco) · Rolling / annual calls per initiative (e.g., DIMFE annual call; Polar Initiative call launched June 2024; Pelagos Initiative call 2024). No single universal deadline.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
European Science Foundation — Blue Action (Atlantic-Arctic Ocean Research) · European Science Foundation · Rolling / multiple calls; project period September 2025 - August 2029
Government Grant Technical Assistance Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
EMFAF Annual Work Programme 2026-2027 — Grants and Procurement · European Commission — DG MARE / CINEA · Rolling / programme period 2026-2027; individual calls published separately on CINEA/DG MARE portals
Government Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Rolling
Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV/BMUKN) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Wilderness Fund (Wildnisfonds) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz, nukleare Sicherheit und Verbraucherschutz (BMUV/BMUKN) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
State Programme Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 (Schleswig-Holstein) · Land Schleswig-Holstein / Ministerium für Landwirtschaft, ländliche Räume, Europa und Verbraucherschutz (MLLEV) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Large-Scale Nature Conservation Projects (chance.natur) · Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN) / Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUV) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) · European Commission / Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
DBU General Project Funding (Projektfoerderung) · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
Rolling
Baltic Conservation Foundation - Funding · Baltic Conservation Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Pollution
Rolling
Waitt Foundation - Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants · Waitt Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Adaptation Fund - Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation · Adaptation Fund · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Natural World / Marine Grants · Esmee Fairbairn Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - Marine Programs · UK Research and Innovation / Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) · Rolling basis
For Researchers Research Council Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Experiment.com Ocean Solutions Fund · Experiment.com / Ocean Solutions Fund · Rolling basis
For Researchers Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
11th Hour Racing · 11th Hour Racing · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Global Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Schleswig-Holstein Aquaculture Funding (Foerderdatenbank Entry) · Ministerium für Landwirtschaft, ländliche Räume, Europa und Verbraucherschutz Schleswig-Holstein · Rolling basis
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Capacity Building Research
Rolling
Schleswig-Holstein Coastal Protection Funding Directive (LKN.SH) · Schleswig-Holstein Ministry for Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitalization (MELUND) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Coastal Protection
Rolling
NLWKN Lower Saxony Coastal and Island Protection Funding Program · NLWKN — Niedersächsischer Landesbetrieb für Wasserwirtschaft, Küsten- und Naturschutz · Rolling basis
Government Grant North Sea Coastal Protection
Rolling
Lower Saxony Funding for Projects in Transitional and Coastal Waters (Foerderdatenbank) · Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Umwelt, Energie und Klimaschutz (Lower Saxony Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Protection) · Rolling basis
Government Grant North Sea Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Danish EMFAF Fund - European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (Denmark) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
DOEN Foundation - Regenerative Economy Programme · DOEN Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Greenpeace Environmental Foundation (Umweltstiftung Greenpeace) - Marine Conservation Grants · Umweltstiftung Greenpeace · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
DBU Marine Nature Conservation Fund - North and Baltic Sea Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Rolling
Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Earthwatch Institute - Ocean Ecosystems Research Grants · Earthwatch Institute · Rolling basis
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Grant-making - Oak Foundation · Oak Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
DOEN Foundation - Project Grants · DOEN Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Africa Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
DOEN Foundation - Institutional Grants - GET.invest · DOEN Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Africa Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Circular Entrepreneurship - Stichting DOEN · DOEN Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Sustainable Energy - Stichting DOEN · DOEN Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Blue Economy Climate
Rolling
Global Fund for Coral Reefs - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) · Rolling basis
Foundation Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Investment Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Realdania - Apply for Funding: Philanthropy for Built Environment and Circular Economy · Realdania · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
15. Juni Fonden - Environment and Nature Conservation Grants · 15. Juni Fonden · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordea-fonden - Sustainability and Nature Support Grants · Nordea-fonden · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation General Grant Program · A.P. Moller Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Climate Education Research
Rolling
11th Hour Racing Grant Program · 11th Hour Racing · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) — Partnership Programme · Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Corporate Blended Finance Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
GCF Project-Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) — Single-Project Fast Track · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
GCF Simplified Approval Process (SAP) — via Accredited Entity Partner · Green Climate Fund · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
GCF Enhancing Direct Access (EDA) Pilot Programme · Green Climate Fund · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Patagonia — International Environmental Grants · Patagonia · Rolling basis
For NGOs Corporate Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation — Nature Conservation · Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Arctic Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Veolia Foundation Project Support Grant · Veolia Foundation · Rolling basis
Corporate Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
A.P. Møller Fonden — Grant Applications · A.P. Møller Fonden · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Packard Foundation Ocean Initiative · David and Lucile Packard Foundation · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
SC Johnson Community Grants Program · SC Johnson · Rolling basis
Corporate Grant Global Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) · Global Environment Facility (GEF) · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
Nordea-fonden — Ud i det fri (Outdoor Nature Program) · Nordea-fonden · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordea-fonden — Large Grants (over 1 million DKK) · Nordea-fonden · Rolling basis
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordea-fonden — Liv i det lokale (Local Community Grants) · Nordea-fonden · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation
Rolling
Community Resilience Financing Partnership Facility (CRFPF) · Asian Development Bank · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Action and Quick Intervention Grants (EEA Civil Society Fund Hungary) · EEA / Norway Grants · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Capacity Building
Rolling
Rolling Call for Proposals - Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions (EEA Civil Society Fund Slovenia) · EEA / Norway Grants · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Capacity Building
Rolling
Waitt Foundation Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants – Small Grants for Island Nation Ocean Conservation · Waitt Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme · NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking · The Ocean Foundation · Rolling basis (Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; full proposals by invitation only)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Walmart Foundation Grants — Advancing Sustainability (Waste, Climate, Nature) · Walmart Foundation · Rolling basis (Local Community Grants open year-round); all other programs are invitation-only with no published deadlines
Corporate Grant Global Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
periodic
Innovation Fund Denmark - Innomissions: Circular Economy for Plastics and Textiles (CE-PT) · Innovation Fund Denmark · Rolling basis (Partnership pools open periodically; Pool 1 and Pool 2 completed, further pools may follow)
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
MSC Ocean Stewardship Fund · Marine Stewardship Council · Rolling basis (Recertification Assistance Fund open on rolling basis; annual grants cycle currently closed)
Foundation Grant Global Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Grand Solutions – Innovation Fund Denmark · Innovation Fund Denmark · Rolling basis (calls published periodically under the Grand Solutions programme)
Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Research
Rolling
UK PACT - Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions · UK PACT (UK Government, FCDO / DESNZ) · Rolling basis (country funds have individual open calls)
Government Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Adessium Foundation - Nature and Living Environment Programme · Adessium Foundation · Rolling basis (invitation-only; no open calls)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Pollution
Rolling
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) Green Fund · Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) · Rolling basis - Green Fund accepts applications on an ongoing basis
Government Blended Finance Grant Africa Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
11th Hour Racing Grant Program · 11th Hour Racing · Rolling basis - applications accepted year-round in 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
DOEN Foundation Funding Opportunities · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling basis - applications accepted year-round via online portal
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
Denmark EMFAF Programme 2021-2027 · Fiskeristyrelsen (Danish Fisheries Agency) · Rolling basis - individual schemes open and close throughout the year
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) · European Commission - Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries · Rolling basis - managed through national operational programmes; CINEA direct management calls announced periodically
Government Grant Technical Assistance Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 · European Commission - DG MARE · Rolling basis - ongoing calls under national programmes; specific direct management calls have individual deadlines
Government Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme - Waste Picker Livelihood and Plastics Projects · UNDP / Global Environment Facility (GEF) · Rolling basis at country level; individual country programmes issue calls independently
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) - African Development Bank · African Development Bank (AfDB) - Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) · Rolling basis — ACEF is an ongoing trust fund established in 2022, aligned with AfDB 10-year strategy (2024–2033)
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Nordic Innovation: Innovative Solutions for 2030 (Green & Circular) · Nordic Innovation · Rolling basis — multiple sub-calls open throughout 2025-2027 programme period
Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Bezos Earth Fund – Conserving & Restoring Nature Program · Bezos Earth Fund · Rolling basis — no open call; grants awarded on invite-only or strategic partnership basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Core Projects (e.g., BALTIPLAST) · Interreg Baltic Sea Region · Rolling basis; calls announced periodically. Next call timing depends on programme schedule for 2025-2027.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) 2021-2027 · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) · Rolling basis; individual calls have specific deadlines listed at cinea.ec.europa.eu/funding-opportunities/calls-proposals
Government Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
Rolling
AfDB — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) and AfriCircular Innovators · African Development Bank Group · Rolling basis; no specific open call deadline identified on the public page
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Ashoka Fellowship - Support for Social Entrepreneurs · Ashoka · Rolling basis; nominations accepted year-round through Ashoka country offices
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
EU Innovation Fund - Overview · European Commission – EU Innovation Fund · Rolling calls 2020–2030; no single fixed deadline
For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Circular Economy Climate Research
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Climate Protection Funding · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling submissions
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
EIFO Green Accelerator Programme - Danish SME Green Tech Export · Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) · Rolling — 3 calls per year
For Startups Government Accelerator Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 / 2021-2028 · EEA Grants / Norway Grants · Rolling — each beneficiary country has its own programme timeline and call schedule
Government Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
NEFCO Nopef Financing for Feasibility Studies · NEFCO / Nopef (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling — multiple deadlines per year (most recent listed: 27 March)
For Startups Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters - Research and innovation · European Commission – Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (Horizon Europe) · Rolling — periodic calls under the Horizon Europe Work Programme (2026/27 calls announced in January 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
EPPIC — End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative Grant Program · IUCN / End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) · Rolling, per RFP announcement; 2024 RFPs are now closed. Next RFPs date unknown.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region · Rolling, with periodic calls for project proposals
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme (ELSP) · Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme (ELSP) / Arcadia Fund · Rolling; open calls publicised when opened — no permanent deadline stated
For NGOs Foundation Grant North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
OCEAN Grant Programme UK - Marine Community Grants · UK Blue Planet Fund / OCEAN Grants Programme (administered by NIRAS) · Round 2 application window is now closed. Future rounds expected; sign up to mailing list for updates. Programme runs until 2029.
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 · Sixth Call expected 2026-2027 (Fifth Call closed September 2025)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Civil Society Fund · CISU - Civil Society in Development · Small/Large Project: January 28, 2026 and August 26, 2026; Small Programme: March 4, 2026 and September 9, 2026; Co-financing: Ongoing/rolling
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Waste Management
periodic
Green Program for Transition of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Denmark) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) · Unknown
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
EU Digital Twins of the Ocean (DTO) - Horizon Europe · European Commission - Research and Innovation · Unknown
For Researchers Government Grant Global Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Copernicus Grants and Public Procurements · European Union - Copernicus Programme · Unknown
Government Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
periodic
European Environment Initiative (EURENI) - ZUG Germany · Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH · Unknown
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Pollution Waste Management
periodic
SWITCH-Asia — Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asia-Pacific · European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships (SWITCH-Asia) · Unknown
Government Grant India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Convergence Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator · Convergence Blended Finance / Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) · Unknown
For NGOs Government Accelerator Blended Finance Grant Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
periodic
Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Adaptation Fund / European Union · Unknown
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Accelerator Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CCFacility) – CPI & Convergence · Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and Convergence Blended Finance · Unknown
Impact Investor Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation
periodic
Blue Action Fund (BMZ/KfW) - Marine Protected Areas Funding · Blue Action Fund · Upcoming Call for Proposals planned Q2/2026 for Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and India (mangroves, blue carbon markets, 30x30). No current open call.
For NGOs Government Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Blue Action Fund Grant Programme · Blue Action Fund · Upcoming call planned Q2/2026 (Mangroves, Blue Carbon Markets and 30x30 in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and India). No currently open call as of May 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
King Baudouin Foundation - Climate, Environment and Biodiversity Program · King Baudouin Foundation · Varies by call; approximately 150-180 calls published annually
Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
periodic
Convergence Blended Finance — Accelerator Design Grants · Convergence Blended Finance · Varies by initiative window. Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator: second call launching June 1, 2026. A4FM Fund Managers: May 25, 2026. Asia Climate Solutions: date TBA. Catalytic Climate Finance Facility: date TBA.
For NGOs Impact Investor Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate