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32 fixed deadlines, 118 rolling/open
March 2026
20.03.
Today!
Nessling Foundation - Small Funding for Civil Society Sustainability
· Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation
· Maximum EUR 10,000 per project. 6–8 projects funded per round.
25.03.
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Franklinia Foundation : Supporting the world's threatened trees
· Franklinia Foundation (Fondation Franklinia)
· Not specified on the website. Applicants should consult the Instructions for Applicants document.
25.03.
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Fondation Franklinia — Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
· Fondation Franklinia
· Not specified; foundation favors "reasonable budgets in relation to proposed activities" and requires 20-50% co-funding
25.03.
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Call from Fondation Franklinia - TripleFunds
· Fondation Franklinia
· Up to $100,000 per project, covering up to 80% of project costs (minimum 20% co-funding required)
25.03.
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Grant Call for In Situ Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees
· Fondation Franklinia
· Not specified on the website. Typical grant amounts not publicly disclosed.
25.03.
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GEF Small Grants Programme - Libya (GEF OP8)
· Global Environment Facility (GEF) / UNDP
· Grants up to USD 75,000 per regular project; up to USD 150,000 for strategic projects. Typical grants range USD 25,000-50,000.
31.03.
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NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund
· National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
· $100K-$1.5M for planning/design projects; $1M-$7M for restoration implementation projects; no strict maximum
31.03.
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Caribbean BluEFin Project (CBF)
· Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) — Caribbean BluEFin Project
· USD 200,000–250,000 per project; co-financing in cash and/or in-kind is highly encouraged
31.03.
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Save Our Seas Foundation - Keystone Grants
· Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF)
· USD 10,000–100,000 per year; average USD 25,000 per annum. Biennial cycle, up to 3 years total duration with annual continuation applications possible.
April 2026
01.04.
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The Wallenberg Foundations award grants to 13 research projects ...
· Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (jointly with Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation)
· SEK 5-8 million per project (for the forestry call); total SEK 90 million across 13 projects
08.04.
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16.04.
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EU LIFE Programme - Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
· European Commission - Horizon Europe (Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment)
· Estimated EU contribution per project: approximately €6 million. Total call budget: €18 million. Funding rate: 100%.
16.04.
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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 - Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
· European Commission — Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (via European Research Executive Agency, REA)
· EUR 14 billion total for Horizon Europe 2026-27. Circular economy and bioeconomy sub-call (HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO): EUR 101 million indicative budget (single-stage, 11 topics). Two-stage circular call: EUR 28 million (2 topics on Circular Cities and Regions). Individual project grants vary by call topic — typically EUR 3-10 million per project for research consortia.
16.04.
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REA - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Funding and Grants Portal
· European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission — Horizon Europe Cluster 6
· Typical Horizon Europe grants range from EUR 2-10 million per project depending on call; individual call budgets vary
21.04.
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LIFE Programme - Environment and Climate Action
· European Commission (CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency)
· EUR 5.432 billion total budget (2021-2027). Individual standard action project grants typically range from EUR 500,000 to several million. Strategic projects can receive significantly more — the EU recently invested over EUR 103 million in strategic LIFE projects alone. Co-financing rate typically 60% (up to 75% for nature/biodiversity priority habitat projects).
May 2026
04.05.
45d
Nos programmes - Fondation de la Mer
· Fondation de la Mer (Foundation of the Sea)
· Doctoral scholarships: EUR 5,000 annually; SOS Corail project grants: amounts vary; no published general grant programme with specific amounts for external NGOs
17.05.
58d
Projektsuche - Robert Bosch Stiftung
· Robert Bosch Stiftung (Robert Bosch Foundation)
· Not disclosed; varies by program and partnership scope
27.05.
68d
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)
29.05.
70d
BlueActionBANOS - Community-Led Actions for Ocean Restoration
· BlueActionBANOS (Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters)
· EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million per Community-Led Action consortium; maximum EUR 500,000 per single entity within a consortium
29.05.
70d
BlueActionBANOS - Baltic and North Sea Ocean Restoration
· BlueActionBANOS (EU-funded project, coordinated by Submariner Network / FoodBioCluster.dk)
· Community-Led Actions: EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million; Transition Agendas: up to EUR 100,000 each
29.05.
70d
European Science Foundation — Blue Action (Atlantic-Arctic Ocean Research)
· BlueActionAA Consortium (led by Marine Institute, managed by European Science Foundation; funded by Horizon Europe)
· Community-Led Action Call: EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per project (total budget EUR 7M). Transition Agenda Call: up to EUR 100,000 per roadmap (at least 20 funded). Maximum per single organization EUR 500,000.
29.05.
70d
BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions
· BlueActionBANOS (EU-funded, Grant Agreement 101217604)
· €200,000 to €2,000,000 per consortium (100% funding rate), max €500,000 per individual entity. Lump sum payments based on deliverables.
29.05.
70d
Funding Opportunities Now Open for Baltic and North Sea ...
· BlueActionBANOS / EU Mission Ocean and Waters (CINEA)
· Community-Led Actions: €200,000 to €2 million per action (max €500,000 per single entity). Transition Agendas: up to €100,000 per agenda (max €60,000 per single entity).
31.05.
72d
Save Our Seas Foundation - Small Grants
· Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF)
· Up to USD 10,000; average USD 5,000. Funding awarded for one financial year only (12-18 months project duration).
June 2026
10.06.
82d
Environment and Natural Values Related to Possible Future Mineral ...
· The Research Council of Norway (Forskningsradet)
· NOK 8,000,000–16,000,000 per project; total call budget NOK 50,000,000. Projects are for research organisations.
17.06.
89d
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)
· Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) — Horizon Europe co-funded partnership coordinated by Italy (Ministry of Universities and Research) with Norway as co-coordinator
· Third call: €43.5 million total. €450 million total planned investments over 7 years across all six calls.
July 2026
10.07.
112d
Ocean Exchange Awards
· Ocean Exchange
· Three Neptune Awards of USD 100,000 each (non-dilutive); Collegiate Awards of USD 10,000 each for student innovators
August 2026
28.08.
161d
Nessling Foundation - Doctoral Thesis Funding (Environmental)
· Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation
· EUR 30,000/year personal grant (EUR 2,500/month), max 4 years (EUR 120,000 total). Research costs may be applied in addition. Total pool: EUR 3,250,000 for general call 2026 (shared across all grant types).
September 2026
01.09.
165d
Darwin Initiative
· Darwin Initiative (UK Government / Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Defra)
· Extra: GBP 800,000–5,000,000 (2–5 years); Main: GBP 100,000–800,000 (1–5 years); Innovation: GBP 10,000–200,000 (1–2 years); Capability & Capacity: GBP 50,000–200,000 (1–2 years)
01.09.
165d
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.
01.09.
165d
Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) - Grant Application
· Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery)
· Minimum 40% of lottery revenue distributed; individual grants not specified publicly. Contribution must not exceed 25% of the applicant's total income.
Rolling / Open Deadlines
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Ethics Charter - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
· Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (PA2F)
· 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (check website)
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Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
· Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
· 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (typically opens mid-year)
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Our Ocean 2024: Alongisde the Foundation funders Pledge 60.8 ...
· Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2) & Partners
· 2025 call closed; results by March 31, 2026. Future calls expected annually.
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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs
· Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
· 2025 call is closed. Results communicated by March 31, 2026. Next call expected in 2026.
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)
Rolling
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
· Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
· 2026 awards already announced; 2027 cycle TBD
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Interreg North Sea Region Programme 2021-2027
· Interreg North Sea Region Programme (EU / Interact)
· 2026-2027 calls to be announced
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Spain — Biodiversity Foundation - Terra Viva Grants
· Fundación Biodiversidad (Biodiversity Foundation) — Spain
· Annual call for proposals; specific deadline published per round
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BSAP Fund (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund) by Nefco
· Nefco / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) — BSAP Fund
· Annual call — 2025 round closed (deadline: 18 April 2025). Next call expected early 2026 (not yet announced as of March 2026).
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
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Swiss Re Foundation
· Swiss Re Foundation
· Annual open calls for Entrepreneurs for Resilience, Shine, and Charity of the Year are announced at different times each year with specific deadlines.
Rolling
Wipro Earthian Awards - Sustainability Education Program
· Wipro Foundation (Wipro Limited)
· Annual program; the 2025 cycle has closed. Next round timing not specified.
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Fondation de France launches the Ocean 2025 programme
· Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
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Fondation de France launches its Ocean 2025 Initiative!
· Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
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Dutch Postcode Lottery | IFAW
· Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
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Commonland and partners receive €12 million from the National ...
· Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
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Funders - DCNA - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance
· Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
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National Postcode Lottery - Peace Parks Foundation
· Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
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Dutch Postcode Lottery Supports - Sea Shepherd Global
· Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
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Oceanic Society - Expedition Impact Program Conservation Grants
· Oceanic Society
· Annual, Spring deadline: February 1 (awards announced March 15); Fall deadline: August 1 (awards announced September 15). Rolling consideration for time-sensitive opportunities from active expedition partners.
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Heinz Sielmann Foundation - Biodiversity Conservation
· Heinz Sielmann Stiftung
· Annual, four rounds: January 31, April 4, June 15, September 30
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UNDP Equator Initiative - Community and Indigenous Conservation
· United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative
· Annual, next cycle dates not specified
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Allianz Foundation - Climate & Environment Grants
· Allianz Foundation
· Annual, typically February (2025 deadline was February 10, 2025)
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Alandsbanken Baltic Sea Project
· Ålandsbanken Baltic Sea Project
· Annual, typically January 1 - February 28
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[PDF] Spain's Biodiversity Foundation And its Pleamar Programme
· Annual, typically July — 2025 call closed 28 July 2025; 2026 call expected May-July 2026
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The Polar Initiative - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco
· Annual, typically June — 2025 call closed 30 June 2025; 2026 call expected June 2026
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Kone Foundation - Grants for Research and Arts (Herlin Family)
· Kone Foundation (Koneensaatio)
· Annual, typically September
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Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation
· The Pew Charitable Trusts
· Annual, typically announced in March
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Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank | Accelerating the green ...
· Nefco — Nordic Green Bank (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund)
· Annual, typically early in calendar year (2025 round awarded eight projects for 2026 start)
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Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants
· Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation
· Annual, typically late August (2026 call: 17–28 August 2026)
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Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund)
· MAR Fund (Mesoamerican Reef Fund)
· Annual, typically mid-year (18th RFP deadline was September 9, 2025)
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UNDP Equator Initiative - Equator Prize
· United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative
· Annual, typically with nominations open in early-mid year and award ceremony in December
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Green Program for Transition of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Denmark)
· Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) – Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries
· Annual, with October application round (October 2025 was the last announced round)
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Whitley Fund for Nature (Whitley Awards)
· Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN)
· Annual. 2026 applications now closed. Typically opens mid-year for following year awards ceremony in May.
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Crown Estate Scotland - Sustainable Communities Fund (SCF)
· Crown Estate Scotland
· Applications closed for current cycle (2025-26)
Rolling
NGO Support Programme (Verbaendefoerderung BMUV)
· Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN / formerly BMUV)
· Applications for 2027 projects expected to open May 2026. Deadline for 2026 projects was July 31, 2025 (closed).
Rolling
[PDF] Financing projects benefiting the Baltic Sea
· NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation)
· April 18, 2025 (most recent call)
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Rolex Awards for Enterprise
· Rolex
· Biennial, applications typically open every two years. Last cycle: 2023 laureates selected. Next round not yet announced.
Rolling
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027
· Interreg North Sea Programme (EU ERDF co-funded)
· Call 6 deadline: March 2027. Earlier calls closed. Check programme website for current open calls.
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Interreg North Sea Region - Calls for Projects Portal
· Interreg North Sea Programme (European Regional Development Fund)
· Call 6 opens December 2026; ongoing programme with periodic calls
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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
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Save Our Seas Foundation - Funding Guidelines
· Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF)
· Keystone Grants Stage I opens March-April 2026; Small Grants Stage I opens May 2026; applications are currently closed
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Canada Project Finance for Permanence - Great Bear Sea
· Government of Canada (Fisheries and Oceans Canada / Environment and Climate Change Canada), Province of British Columbia, Philanthropic Foundations
· Launched June 25, 2024. Long-term program operating over 20+ years.
Rolling
The Wallenberg Foundations - Stockholms universitet
· Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW)
· Multiple deadlines in 2026: April 26, October 5, October 15, November 16
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027
· Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (European Union / IB.SH Schleswig-Holstein)
· No calls currently open. Results for third call (small projects) and second call (project platform) expected spring 2026.
Rolling
Interreg South Baltic Programme - Calls for Proposals
· Interreg South Baltic Programme (EU / Joint Secretariat)
· No open call as of March 2026; next call expected mid-2026 based on ~2 calls/year cadence
Rolling
Resilient Mediterranean Sea - Adessium Foundation
· Adessium Foundation
· No open call deadline — foundation works through strategic partnerships and invited grantees
Rolling
Zennström Philanthropies
· Zennström Philanthropies
· No open call — invitation-only grantmaking; no published deadline
Rolling
Orsted — Green Fund / Marine Sustainability
· Orsted A/S
· No open call — sponsorship applications via orsted.com/sponsorships-and-partnerships
Rolling
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
· Green Climate Fund (GCF)
· No open competitive call for NGOs; rolling project concept submissions via Accredited Entities or NDAs
Rolling
TNC SOAR - Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration
· The Nature Conservancy (TNC) & The Pew Charitable Trusts
· Not specified — Purchase Program currently not accepting applications; Resiliency Fund operates on rolling submissions
Rolling
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Pew Marine Fellows Program
· The Pew Charitable Trusts
· Periodic (annual cycle, nomination-based; no open call)
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European Environment Initiative (EURENI) - ZUG Germany
· Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN), Germany - administered by ZUG gGmbH
· Periodic annual calls - check z-u-g.org/en/eureni for current open call
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Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic)
· Interreg Aurora Programme (EU/ERDF and national co-funding)
· Periodic calls; currently in 7th call round (as of early 2026). Calls announced on programme website and social media.
periodic
BalticWaters Foundation - ReCod & Thriving Bays Projects
· BalticWaters Foundation
· Periodic — call announced on website when open; currently paused pending completion of ongoing funded projects
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Deutsche Postcode Lotterie - Environmental Project Funding
· Deutsche Postcode Lotterie
· Periodic — multiple rounds per year; exact dates on the funding portal
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Green Transition of Fisheries - Denmark (Marine and Fisheries Programme 2021-2027)
· Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) / European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)
· Periodic, annual rounds. Last marine litter round: May 1 – September 15, 2024 (now closed). Upcoming rounds announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk.
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Blue Action Fund Grant Programme
· Blue Action Fund
· Periodic, per Call for Proposals (currently no open or upcoming calls)
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MARiNAO - Marine Research in the North Atlantic Ocean Program
· Research Council Faroe Islands (Granskingarráðið), funded by Danish Government
· Periodic, typically February (2025 call deadline: 17 February 2025)
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Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027
· Interreg Central Baltic Programme (European Regional Development Fund)
· Periodic, typically annual calls; Fifth Call closed in 2025, next call anticipated in 2026
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Rolex Awards for Enterprise - Environment and Exploration
· Rolex (Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative)
· Periodic, typically every two years. Most recent cycle: 2023 laureates. Next cycle expected circa 2025-2026.
periodic
EMFAF Sweden - Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV)
· Havs- och vattenmyndigheten (HaV) — Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management
· Periodic, varies by scheme (current open call: 27 March 2026 for lost fishing gear funding)
periodic
FHF Seeks Fishermen's Data to Track Coastal Fish Stocks Faster
· Periodic; FHF issues multiple calls annually (rolling basis)
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Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute
· Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet)
· Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
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KfW Development Bank Marine Litter Reduction Initiative
· KfW Development Bank (on behalf of the German Federal Government), channelled through Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF)
· Programme runs until 2028; individual sub-grant deadlines managed by Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
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Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt)
· German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) / Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)
· Rolling
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DBU General Project Funding - Environmental Protection
· Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
· Rolling
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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Environmental Conservation Program (Marine)
· Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
· Rolling (invitation-only, inquiry-driven)
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[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.
Rolling
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About DOEN
· Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation)
· Rolling applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines. Must submit at least 4 months before project start.
Rolling
Global EbA Fund - Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Climate Resilience
· Global EbA Fund (Implemented by IUCN and UNEP; funded by German Federal Ministry BMUKN via IKI)
· Rolling basis
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NEFCO Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund)
· NEFCO / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) - Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund)
· Rolling basis
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Greenpeace Environmental Foundation (Umweltstiftung Greenpeace) - Marine Conservation Grants
· Umweltstiftung Greenpeace (Greenpeace Environmental Foundation)
· Rolling basis
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DBU Marine Nature Conservation Fund - North and Baltic Sea Protection
· Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) — German Federal Environmental Foundation
· Rolling basis
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Blue Belt Germany (Blaues Band Deutschland)
· Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN)
· Rolling basis
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Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF)
· Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF)
· Rolling basis
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Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein - Land Conservation
· Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein
· Rolling basis
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Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Initiative
· Mangroves for the Future (MFF) / IUCN / UNDP
· Rolling basis
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New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF)
· New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF)
· Rolling basis
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Canada Indigenous Habitat Participation Program (DFO)
· Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
· Rolling basis
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Tata Trusts Environmental Conservation and Waste Management
· Rolling basis
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Godrej Trusts Environmental Sustainability Programs
· Rolling basis
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SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative
· Agence Française de Développement (AFD) via SPREP and Pacific Community (SPC)
· Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030)
periodic
GEF Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI 1.0 & 2.0)
· Global Environment Facility (GEF)
· Rolling basis / GEF-8 cycle ends 2026; GEF-9 begins 2026-2030
Rolling
The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking
· The Ocean Foundation
· Rolling basis — Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; open RFPs posted when available
Rolling
Earthwatch Institute - Ocean Ecosystems Research Grants
· Earthwatch Institute
· Rolling basis, starting April 2026 for new projects beginning in 2028
Rolling
DOEN Foundation: Supporting Sustainable Projects in Netherlands
· DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN)
· Rolling basis, year-round applications accepted
Rolling
BMUV Nature Conservation Association Funding (Verbändeförderung Naturschutz)
· Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN)
· Rolling basis; applications for 2027 projects expected from May 2026 onwards
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How Innovation Fund Denmark invests in new green climate solutions
· Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden)
· Rolling calls with varying deadlines per programme
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FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund - scientifyRESEARCH
· FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering)
· Rolling – multiple open calls with individual deadlines (e.g., March–May 2026 for current calls)
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Fondation de la Mer: Page d'accueil
· Rolling — Fondation de la Mer accepts project partnership proposals on a rolling basis via online form
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Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds)
· Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)
· Rolling — applications accepted at any time
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DOEN Foundation
· DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN)
· Rolling — applications accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
Rolling
Home - Stichting DOEN
· Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation)
· Rolling — applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines
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Oceans | Nordic cooperation
· Nordic Council of Ministers
· Rolling — calls issued periodically on specific topics
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KfW Environmental Programs (Umweltprogramme)
· KfW Bankengruppe
· Rolling — loans available on an ongoing basis through partner banks
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IUCN Marine and Polar Programme
· IUCN Marine and Polar Programme (Global Ocean Programme Component 1, EU-funded)
· Rolling — no fixed deadline
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What the new marine conservation fund wants to achieve
· Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) - German Federal Environmental Foundation
· Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted continuously from 2025 onwards
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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)
Rolling
EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 / 2021-2028
· EEA and Norway Grants / Financial Mechanism Office (FMO), funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway
· Rolling; calls opened country by country as programme agreements are signed. First calls opened in Hungary in early 2026. Specific deadlines vary by country programme.
Rolling
State Programme Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 (Schleswig-Holstein)
· Schleswig-Holstein State Government / EMFAF
· Rolling; no fixed deadline for most measures. Some measures have specific submission periods (to be confirmed with caseworker). Programme runs through 2029.
Rolling
Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation — Nature Conservation
· Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation
· Rolling; no formal deadlines; submit expression of interest by email
Rolling
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027
· Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 (EU/ERDF)
· Third call closed February 14, 2025. Future calls indicated on indicative timeline (subject to Monitoring Committee approval).
periodic
IUCN Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (BNCFF)
· IUCN Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (BNCFF)
· Unknown
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New solutions to marine problems
· Unknown; Wallenberg/MMW project page — application period March 1 to April 1, 2026 (annual)
periodic
NOAA IOOS Integrated Ocean Observing System Funding
· NOAA U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Program Office
· Varies by announcement. Check Grants.gov for current active NOFOs. No single blanket deadline.
periodic
Calls from NordForsk
· NordForsk
· Varies by call: April 2026 (education call), June 2026 (disruptive technologies). Multiple deadlines per year.
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk
· NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers)
· Varies per call - multiple calls open throughout the year with different deadlines
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