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Topic Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
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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.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education
23.03. 3d left
Nordic Council of Ministers - Grants Portal · Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) · Not specified on portal homepage; see grant guidelines for amounts.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building
24.03. 4d left
Norad: Enterprise Development in Renewable Energy and Waste Management 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Climate Waste Management
25.03. 5d left
About - Fondation Franklinia · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified on the website
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
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.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
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
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
25.03. 5d left
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)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Marine Conservation
25.03. 5d left
Grant Call for In Situ Conservation of Globally Threatened Trees · Fondation Franklinia · Not specified on the website. Typical grant amounts not publicly disclosed.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
25.03. 5d left
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.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Mediterranean Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
28.03. 8d left
Earth Journalism Network — Biodiversity Media Grants 2026 · Internews / Earth Journalism Network (EJN) · EUR 10,000–12,000 per grant; 3–4 grants expected
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Education Marine Conservation Research
28.03. 8d left
Internews Earth Journalism Network - Marine Conservation Media Grants · Internews / Earth Journalism Network (EJN) · Story grants plus reporting expenses; amounts vary by project
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Marine Conservation
31.03. 11d left
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
Foundation Government Grant Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
31.03. 11d left
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
For NGOs Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation
31.03. 11d left
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.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Research
31.03. 11d left
Hatch Blue - AquaScale Program · Hatch Blue / Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) — Ireland's Seafood Development Agency · No cost and no equity taken. 66 companies accepted into BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio to date; alumni have raised €28M+ in total funding and created 173 jobs.
For Startups Government Accelerator Technical Assistance Aquaculture Blue Economy
31.03. 11d left
Hatch Blue - BIM Aquatech Innovation Studio · Hatch Blue & Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland's Seafood Development Agency · No cost and no equity taken. Participants gain access to €28M+ network of previously funded companies. Travel expenses not covered.
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Technical Assistance Aquaculture Blue Economy
31.03. 11d left
UNDP Global Plastics Innovation Programme (GPIP) · UNDP / Government of Japan · Phase I: USD 361,350; Phase II: USD 750,000 (total project budgets, not individual sub-grants)
For NGOs Multilateral Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
31.03. 11d left
UNDP Partnership for Preventing Riverine Plastic Pollution - Indonesia · UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) · Grants up to $300,000
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Southeast Asia Capacity Building Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
31.03. 11d left
Hatch Blue AquaScale BIM Innovation Studio+ · Hatch Blue / Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) · No cost and no equity taken. No direct financial investment provided; access to Hatch Blue investment network available post-program.
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Technical Assistance Aquaculture Blue Economy
31.03. 11d left
11th Hour Racing Grant Program · 11th Hour Racing · USD 40,000–150,000 typical; average USD 75,000
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
31.03. 11d left
EIT RawMaterials KAVA Call 13 — Upscaling Recycling Technologies · EIT RawMaterials (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) · EUR 500K-2.5M per project; 50% EIT co-funding; 50% co-financing from consortium required
For Startups Research Council Grant Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research

April 2026

01.04. 12d left
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
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Research
01.04. 12d left
COWIfonden — Engineering and Sustainability Research Grants · COWIfonden (COWI Foundation) · Not publicly specified; typically DKK hundreds of thousands to low millions
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Research Waste Management
05.04. 16d left
BongoHive EU-Funded Circular Economy Incubator - Zambia · European Union / BongoHive Innovations · €2,500 to €25,000 non-equity grants for top 10 acceleration-phase participants; milestone-driven disbursement
For Startups Government Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
06.04. 17d left
EIT Climate-KIC eCircular - Circular Economy Innovation · EIT Climate-KIC · Up to €50,000 per city for the current ESO call (India/Kenya). Previous Circular Economy Prize offered awards for startups/SMEs (amounts not specified publicly for current rounds).
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance Africa India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
06.04. 17d left
GCF Accreditation — 2026 Windows · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Accreditation itself carries no direct grant; once accredited, entities can access GCF project funding (Simplified Approval Process minimum USD 5 million; full-size projects up to USD 250 million)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Climate
06.04. 17d left
Climate KIC — Circular Economy ESO Programme Grant (India & Kenya) · Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) — EU-funded · EUR 50,000 per city (Bengaluru and Nairobi separately); total call envelope not specified
For NGOs Research Council Accelerator Grant Africa India Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste
08.04. 19d left
Nordic Council of Ministers: Local Synergy Projects under the Nordic Nature Programme 2026-2027
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
08.04. 19d left
Wellcome Climate Impacts Awards 2026 · Wellcome Trust · Up to £2.5 million per award
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Research
12.04. 23d left
National Geographic Society Grants - Ocean Exploration & Discovery · National Geographic Society · Level I grants up to USD $20,000; Level II grants up to $100,000
Foundation Grant Global Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
13.04. 24d left
NordForsk Nordic Chemicals Program - Sustainable Chemicals and Materials · NordForsk · Part of NOK 1.15 billion total allocation; individual grant amounts not specified on the homepage.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Research
14.04. 25d left
ChemistryNL PPP-I 2026 Call for Sustainable Chemistry and Circularity · ChemistryNL / TKI Groene Chemie en Circulariteit · Up to €500,000 per project (max €150,000 for SMEs); total available budget €7,697,825 (~€1.9M per theme)
For Researchers For Startups Government Research Council Grant Circular Economy Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research
15.04. 26d left
Nordic exploratory networks within the humanities and social sciences · NordForsk (NOS-HS) · Up to 1.5 MNOK per network (approximately €130,000); total budget of 33 MNOK available
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
15.04. 26d left
CirculaRise Accelerator (Yunus Environment Hub) · Yunus Environment Hub · Fully funded accelerator program (no equity taken, no cash grant specified)
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Technical Assistance Capacity Building Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
15.04. 26d left
CirculaRise Accelerator - Yunus Environment Hub · Yunus Environment Hub · Fully funded program (no financial grant to participants, but all program costs covered by Yunus Environment Hub). Program support, coaching, and training are provided free of charge to selected participants.
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Technical Assistance Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
16.04. 27d left
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%.
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
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.
Government Research Council Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
16.04. 27d left
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
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
16.04. 27d left
Danish Maritime Fund - Mobility and Transport - European Union · Den Danske Maritime Fond (Danish Maritime Fund) · Loans: up to 50% of project budget. Donations: partial funding for direct project costs (specific amounts not published). Internal hourly rates capped at 600 DKK/hour.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Education Research
16.04. 27d left
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 · European Commission / Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) · Total call budget EUR 97.9 million; individual project grants vary by number of secondments (EUR 8,000-9,000 per person-month); typical project EUR 300K-1.5M
For NGOs Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe Cluster 1 Health 2026 — Environmental Health Topics (ENVHLTH) · European Commission / HaDEA (Health and Digital Executive Agency) · EUR 7-8 million per project; total call budget EUR 55M for ENVHLTH-01 and EUR 50M for ENVHLTH-04
For Researchers Grant Global Climate Pollution Research
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe CL6 CIRCBIO-01 — Circular Systemic Solutions Through Living Labs in Cities (2026) · European Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 CIRCBIO · EUR 5-10M per project indicative; total topic budget to be confirmed when call opens April 17 2026; two-stage call
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe: Marine Ecosystem Underwater Noise Assessment (CL6-2026-ZEROPOLLUTION-01)
For Researchers Grant Marine Conservation Pollution Research
17.04. 28d left
OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program · OceanHub Africa · Interest-free loans of up to $30,000 USD via Blue Loop Fund (select Phase 2 participants only); additional in-kind support includes up to $75k AWS credits and up to $50k in legal/business advisory services.
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Africa Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
19.04. 30d left
Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Training Programme (Ocean Bathymetry Fellowship) · Nippon Foundation (Japan) / GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans) · Full tuition and fees paid; annual stipend of approximately US$39,400; computer hardware, software, textbooks; one return airfare; return airfare for work experience cruise and visiting institution
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Capacity Building Education Marine Conservation Research
21.04. 32d
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).
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
21.04. 32d
LIFE Operating Grants for Non-Profit Environmental NGOs (2026) · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) — LIFE Programme · Operating grants for NGO core costs; specific amount in Framework Partnership Agreement; typically EUR 300K-2M annually; 60% co-funding
For NGOs Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Pollution
21.04. 32d
Optimise the usage of resources in a circular economy (Horizon Europe Cluster 4) · European Commission — Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry and Space) · Part of Horizon Europe Cluster 4 Work Programme 2026-2027; specific budget per topic not stated on the reviewed page; individual topics in the parent call range from EUR 8-15 million
Government Grant Global Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
21.04. 32d
Improving availability of secondary raw materials through recycling (Horizon Europe Cluster 4) · European Commission / Horizon Europe (Cluster 4) · Estimated EU contribution up to EUR 7,500,000 per project; total call budget EUR 28,000,000. Funding rate 70% (100% for NPOs).
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
21.04. 32d
LIFE Circular Economy and Quality of Life Programme · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) · Amounts vary per call; published annually on the EU Funding and Tenders portal. 2026 calls to be published 21 April 2026.
Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Pollution Waste Management
21.04. 32d
Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (Horizon Europe Cluster 4) · European Commission (Horizon Europe, Cluster 4 - Digital, Industry and Space) · Total call budget EUR 37,000,000. Estimated EU contribution per project not specified.
Government Research Council Grant Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
22.04. 33d
Call for proposals: Nordic-Baltic education systems and 21st century ... · NordForsk · Up to 65 million NOK total for Nordic partners; up to 13 MNOK per project (Nordic). Estonian partners: up to 600,000 EUR total (150-300k EUR per project). Lithuanian partners: up to 300,000 EUR total (150-250k EUR per project).
Research Council Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Education Research
23.04. 34d
EU Innovation Fund - INNOVFUND-2025-NZT Net-Zero Technologies Call · European Commission – Innovation Fund (managed by CINEA) · Total call budget EUR 2.9 billion. Grants cover up to 60% of relevant costs. Pilot projects capped at EUR 40 million per project. Minimum capital expenditure: EUR 2.5M (SSP, Clean-Tech Manufacturing, Pilots), EUR 20M–100M (MSP), above EUR 100M (LSP). No explicit per-project maximum for non-pilot topics.
For NGOs For Startups Government Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Research
23.04. 34d
EU Innovation Fund 2025 — Net-Zero Technologies Pilot Projects (INNOVFUND-2025-NZT-PILOTS) · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) — EU Innovation Fund · Pilot projects: min capital expenditure EUR 2.5M; max grant EUR 40M; Total pilot budget EUR 300M. Co-funding rate varies (up to 60%)
Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
25.04. 36d
Katapult Africa Accelerator 2026 · Katapult Africa · Capital support up to $500,000, combined with mentorship and network access
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Africa Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management

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
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Prize Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research
06.05. 47d
Danish Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP) Organic RDD 12 2026 · ICROFS (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems) / GUDP (Green Development and Demonstration Programme), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark · DKK 250,000 to DKK 10 million per project (approx. EUR 33,500 to EUR 1.34 million). Total call budget: approx. DKK 50.5 million. 70% of funds for Type 1 projects (with business plan), up to 30% for Type 2 (public goods focus).
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
07.05. 48d
Chips JU Global RIA 2026 - Open, Research-Oriented Call · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) / Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) · €50,000 minimum per partner; €650,000 maximum per project (€1,300,000 if Danish coordinator); funding rate 35-90% depending on organization type
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
07.05. 48d
[PDF] Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) - Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · €50,000 minimum per partner; up to €650,000 per partner and €1,300,000 per project (when Danish coordinator). Quantum Pilot Lines have no per-partner/project caps.
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
13.05. 54d
Innobooster Programme - Denmark · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · 200,000 to 5,000,000 DKK per project (approx. EUR 26,800 to EUR 670,000 at ~0.134 EUR/DKK). Innovation Fund Denmark co-finances maximum 35% of the company's relevant project expenses.
For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
15.05. 56d
ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund · ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund · Minimum $100,000 per grant over approximately a two-year period; fund capacity reported up to $20M total. Individual grant amounts not explicitly stated on the page.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Research Waste Management
17.05. 58d
Projektsuche - Robert Bosch Stiftung · Robert Bosch Stiftung (Robert Bosch Foundation) · Not disclosed; varies by program and partnership scope
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education Research
20.05. 61d
Funding opportunities - Pathways to Sustainability · Utrecht University - Pathways to Sustainability · Small financial support (Early Career Scholarship); amounts not specified for other programs
For Researchers Research Council Grant Climate Marine Conservation Research
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)
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. 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
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution
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.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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).
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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).
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Research

June 2026

01.06. 73d
Novo Nordisk Foundation - Project Grants for Societal Learning for the Green Transition · Novo Nordisk Foundation · DKK 200,000–6,000,000 (approx EUR 27,000–800,000) for projects up to 3 years. Total pool: up to DKK 35 million. Pre-projects up to DKK 500,000 for up to 6 months.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
01.06. 73d
Pure Earth Opportunity Fund · Pure Earth (formerly Blacksmith Institute) · USD 100,000 per grant
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Pollution Waste Management
02.06. 74d
Grøn Forskning 2026 - Green Research · Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (DFF - Denmark's Free Research Fund) · Up to DKK 5,000,000 (approx. EUR 671,000) excluding overhead, for up to 5 years. Annual budget of DKK 150 million allocated to DFF for green research 2026-2029 per political agreement.
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
05.06. 77d
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Small Projects for Circular Economy · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (ERDF + IPA + NDICI) · Small projects: typically EUR 25K-250K; ERDF co-funding rate 80%; total call envelope not specified
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
15.06. 87d
Funding Opportunities - Kavli Foundation · The Kavli Foundation · Kavli Scholars: up to $100,000/year for up to 2 years ($200,000 total). Science and Society Initiative: up to $15,000 (50% of costs).
For Researchers Foundation Grant Research
15.06. 87d
Funding - Kavli Foundation · The Kavli Foundation · Varies by program: Kavli Scholars $100,000/year (up to 2 years); Science and Society up to $15,000; past programs ranged from $5,000 to $1.6M annually
For Researchers Foundation Grant Research
15.06. 87d
Kavli Scholars - The Kavli Foundation · The Kavli Foundation · Up to $100,000 per year for six months to two years (maximum $200,000 total). Indirect costs up to 15% allowable.
For Researchers Foundation Grant Research
15.06. 87d
Kavli Scholars - Kavli Foundation
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Research
17.06. 89d
EU Blue Partnership for Sustainable Blue Economy · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) / European Commission Horizon Europe · Total call budget approximately EUR 43.5 million pooled from 38 funding organisations across 28 countries; individual project budgets depend on national/regional funder rules
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Global North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
17.06. 89d
EU Blue Partnership - Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (EU Horizon Europe) · Total call budget approx. EUR 43.5 million pooled from 38 national/regional funding organisations and EU co-funding; individual project funding determined by national rules
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
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.
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution Research

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Nordic Innovation: Green and Competitive Nordic Region · Nordic Innovation (Nordic Council of Ministers body) · 11 February 2026, 13:00 CET (CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
New Plastics Economy Global Commitment - Ellen MacArthur Foundation · Ellen MacArthur Foundation (with UN Environment Programme) · 12-month enrollment window currently open (exact end date not specified)
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment on Plastics · Ellen MacArthur Foundation · 12-month sign-up window for Global Commitment 2030 (started 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
OceanHub Africa / Coca-Cola Foundation: Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity · OceanHub Africa in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation · 15 February 2026 at 23:59 SAST (closed)
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Grant Africa Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
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EPPIC — End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative Grant Program · EPPIC — End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (IUCN / Aspen Institute / The Ocean Foundation / Searious Business / U.S. State Department) · 2024 RFPs closed. Next RFP round not yet announced. Subscribe at eppic.global for updates.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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UNDP Vietnam TCCF Plastics Circularity Project · UNDP / The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · 2025 Vietnam round: 30 March 2025 (closed). Next round timing unknown — monitor from mid-2026
For NGOs Multilateral Grant India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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Marine Nature Conservation Fund (DBU/BMUV) - Meeresschutzfonds · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Zukunft-Umwelt-Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH · 2025 call closed (deadline not specified on page). Future calls not yet announced.
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation — Call for Projects · Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation · 2025 call closed — 2026 call timing unknown
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Ethics Charter - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco (PA2F) · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (check website)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Rolling
Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · 2025 call closed; next call expected annually (typically opens mid-year)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
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.
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
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.
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Arctic Global Mediterranean Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Munich Re Foundation RISK Award · Munich Re Foundation + UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) · 2025 cycle complete; applications likely 2026 for 2027 award
Climate Pollution
periodic
Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) - Small Grants Program · Ocean Conservancy / Global Ghost Gear Initiative (supported by Norwegian government) · 2025 round recently closed; 2026 round not yet announced. Watch ghostgear.org/news
Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
UNDP Vietnam — Plastic Innovation Programme (TCCF-funded) · UNDP Vietnam / The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) / Government of China (UNPDF) · 2025 round: March 30, 2025 (closed). 2026 round expected Q1-Q2 2026 — monitor plasticchallenge.undp.org.vn
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
GPAP Inclusive Plastic Action Programme — Capacity Grants for NGOs · Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) / World Economic Forum · 2025 round: May 30, 2025 (closed). 2026 round: not yet announced. Monitor globalplasticaction.org/inclusiveaction from Q1 2026.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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
GEF SGP CSO Challenge Programme — Grants up to USD 300,000 for Civil Society · Global Environment Facility (GEF) / IUCN / RTI International · 2026 - call expected announced January 2026; check IUCN/GEF SGP portal for current status
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Hult Prize 2026 · Hult Prize Foundation · 2026 applications open
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship · 2026 awards already announced; 2027 cycle TBD
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Prize Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
periodic
TotalEnergies Foundation — Marine & Coastal Environment Programme · TotalEnergies Foundation · 2026 call open from 5 February 2026; check fondation.totalenergies.com for deadline
For NGOs Corporate Grant Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation
periodic
Carlsberg Foundation - Marine Research Programs · Carlsberg Foundation · 2026 calls for academic consortia
Foundation Nordic / Denmark Research
periodic
H&M Foundation — Global Change Award 2027 · H&M Foundation · 2026 cycle CLOSED (Oct 2025). Next cycle opens September 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
periodic
The Earthshot Prize · The Prince of Wales Charitable Fund (Earthshot Prize) · 2026 nominations largely closed (most nominators had Oct-Dec 2025 deadlines). 2027 cycle expected to open mid-2026.
Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Miljøstøtte til Arktis (DANCEA) — Danish Arctic Environmental Support · Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) · 2026 round expected to open June 2026, close mid-September 2026. 2025 round: June 25 – September 24, 2025.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
OceanHub Africa — Call for Bold Ideas in Plastic Circularity (Pan-African) · OceanHub Africa & The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · 2026 round: February 15, 2026 (CLOSED). 2027 round expected — monitor oceanhub.africa from Q4 2026.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Accelerator Grant Africa Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) - New Programme 2026 · Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) · 2026 successor programme not yet launched. Expected Q2-Q3 2026. (2025 deadline was 22 April 2025 — CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Interreg North Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Region Programme (EU / Interact) · 2026-2027 calls to be announced
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
OCEAN Grant Programme UK - Marine Community Grants · UK FCDO / Defra (Blue Planet Fund) · 2026-Q2
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Convergence — Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator (DFAT) · Convergence Blended Finance / DFAT Australia · 2026-Q2-expected
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
periodic
Fondation SUEZ — Waste Management Grants · Fondation SUEZ (corporate foundation of SUEZ Group) · 30 April 2026 (next deadline) and 31 October annually
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
AfDB — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) and AfriCircular Innovators · African Development Bank (ACEF) + African Circular Economy Alliance (ACEA), co-funded by Finland, Nordic Development Fund, Coca-Cola Foundation · AfriCircular Innovators 2025/26: not yet announced; monitor ACEF website
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Africa Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge · UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) · All calls closed. 5th call date not announced.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
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
Rolling
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).
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
ZUG gGmbH Grant Programme against Marine Litter · Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH / German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) · Annual call; Call 2025 closed (deadline was 22 April 2025); next call expected 2026
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
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
PADI AWARE Foundation Community Grant Program · PADI AWARE Foundation · Annual cycle. 2025 cycle: applications closed October 3, 2025. Next 2026 cycle expected to open September 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
GGGI Small Grants Program — Ghost Gear Removal · Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) / Ocean Conservancy · Annual cycle; 2026 call not yet announced. 2025 grants already awarded. Monitor ghostgear.org for 2026 opening.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
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.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
periodic
The Carlsberg Foundation Research Prizes | Carlsbergfondet.dk · Annual prizes awarded in autumn; no application — by recommendation only
For Researchers Foundation Prize Nordic / Denmark Research
Rolling
Wipro Earthian Awards - Sustainability Education Program · Wipro Foundation (Wipro Limited) · Annual program; the 2025 cycle has closed. Next round timing not specified.
For NGOs Corporate Prize India Biodiversity Education Waste Management
periodic
Pernod Ricard India Foundation — Prakriti Circular Economy Incubation · Pernod Ricard India Foundation · Annual programme — next cohort expected late 2026
Corporate Accelerator Grant India Capacity Building Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Fondation de France launches the Ocean 2025 programme · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
Fondation de France launches its Ocean 2025 Initiative! · Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Dutch Postcode Lottery | IFAW · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation
periodic
Commonland and partners receive €12 million from the National ... · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
periodic
Funders - DCNA - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
National Postcode Lottery - Peace Parks Foundation · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Africa Biodiversity Marine Conservation
periodic
Postcode Loterij joins the European AI & Society Fund with €1million ... · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Global Capacity Building Climate Education Research
periodic
Dutch Postcode Lottery Supports - Sea Shepherd Global · Annual — charities apply yearly; selection cycle typically December-January
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
periodic
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.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
periodic
Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) - Oceans Stream · Creative Destruction Lab (CDL-Atlantic) · Annual, applications open rolling with cohort starting September. Apply via creativedestructionlab.com/application-triage/
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries
periodic
GreenWave - Kelp Climate Fund Grants for Ocean Farmers · GreenWave · Annual, applied seasonally before each farming season (typically fall/autumn)
For Startups Foundation Grant Aquaculture Climate Marine Conservation Seaweed & Algae
periodic
Pew-Gerstner Fellowships in Ocean Plastics Research · Annual, by nomination — 3 fellows to be selected over 2 years from 2025; no open application portal
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
Heinz Sielmann Foundation - Biodiversity Conservation · Heinz Sielmann Stiftung · Annual, four rounds: January 31, April 4, June 15, September 30
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Marine Conservation
periodic
UNDP Equator Initiative - Community and Indigenous Conservation · United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Equator Initiative · Annual, next cycle dates not specified
For Communities / Cooperatives Multilateral Prize Global Biodiversity Climate
periodic
Allianz Foundation - Climate & Environment Grants · Allianz Foundation · Annual, typically February (2025 deadline was February 10, 2025)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate
periodic
Alandsbanken Baltic Sea Project · Ålandsbanken Baltic Sea Project · Annual, typically January 1 - February 28
For NGOs For Researchers Corporate Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Marine Conservation Pollution Research
periodic
[PDF] Spain's Biodiversity Foundation And its Pleamar Programme · Annual, typically July — 2025 call closed 28 July 2025; 2026 call expected May-July 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Mediterranean Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Icelandic Research Fund (Rannis) · Rannís – The Icelandic Centre for Research · Annual, typically June (2025 deadline was June 13)
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
The Polar Initiative - Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco · Annual, typically June — 2025 call closed 30 June 2025; 2026 call expected June 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Arctic Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Swiss Re Foundation - GrantStation · Annual, typically Q4 — Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience; 2026 cohort semifinalists already selected
For Startups Corporate Blended Finance Grant Prize Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
periodic
Swiss Re Foundation - Terra Viva Grants · Annual, typically Q4 — Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience; 2026 cohort semifinalists already selected
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Capacity Building Climate
periodic
Kone Foundation - Grants for Research and Arts (Herlin Family) · Kone Foundation (Koneensaatio) · Annual, typically September
For Researchers Family Office Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
periodic
Nordic Circular Design Programme · Annual, typically September (2025 deadline was 15 Sep 2025)
For Researchers Multilateral Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy
periodic
Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation · The Pew Charitable Trusts · Annual, typically announced in March
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
periodic
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)
Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Annual, typically late August (2026 call: 17–28 August 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Research
periodic
Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) · MAR Fund (Mesoamerican Reef Fund) · Annual, typically mid-year (18th RFP deadline was September 9, 2025)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Biodiversity Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
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
For Communities / Cooperatives Multilateral Prize Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation
periodic
Circular Plastics NL 2026 Funding Round · Annual, upcoming 2026 round expected
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
periodic
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)
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
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.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Prize Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Philanthropy Asia Alliance · Annual; 2025 deadline was 2025-07-27; 2026 cohort expected announced at Philanthropy Asia Summit (May 2026)
For Startups Philanthropic Network Accelerator Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
periodic
KGJS – Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 (via stiftkgj.no)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
periodic
The Foundation's activities and allocations in 2022 · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 (via stiftkgj.no)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Home · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 for K.G. Jebsen Centres for Medical Research
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Faroe Islands Fisheries Research Fund (Restructured) · Government of the Faroe Islands, Ministry of Fisheries (Fiskivinnuroyndir programme) · Annual; smaller projects typically deadline in January, flagship projects in April
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Research
periodic
Finland MFA: Programme-Based Support for Finnish CSOs (2026-2029) · Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) · Applications closed 28 February 2025. Next programme cycle around 2029-2030
For NGOs Government Grant Global
periodic
Crown Estate Scotland - Sustainable Communities Fund (SCF) · Crown Estate Scotland · Applications closed for current cycle (2025-26)
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Grant Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection
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).
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Education Marine Conservation
periodic
TotalEnergies Foundation — 2026 Call · TotalEnergies Foundation · Applications open from 5 February 2026 — deadline not confirmed
Foundation Global Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Wilhelmsen Foundation - Ocean Conservation · Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation (TWS) · April 15 / October 15 (recurring twice yearly)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
[PDF] Financing projects benefiting the Baltic Sea · NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · April 18, 2025 (most recent call)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Convergence Blended Finance — Accelerator Design Grants · Convergence Blended Finance (Canada-backed) · Asia Climate Solutions: intake to be announced; CC Facility: to be announced; Accelerator for Fund Managers: tentative April 2026
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
periodic
Rolex Awards for Enterprise · Rolex · Biennial, applications typically open every two years. Last cycle: 2023 laureates selected. Next round not yet announced.
Corporate Prize Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
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.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Marine Conservation
periodic
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
For NGOs Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Norway Development Assistance Program Against Marine Litter - SDG Partnership · Government of Norway (Norad — Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) · Call for proposals Stage 1 (concept notes) deadline: September 2025 (first phase of new programme); monitor norad.no for 2026 calls
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
MUDP - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program · Miljostyrelsen (Danish EPA) / Ministry of Environment · Call published 6 February 2026. Specific submission deadline not confirmed in public sources — check mudp.dk
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
periodic
AB InBev 100+ Accelerator — Circular Economy Challenge · AB InBev / 100+ Accelerator (co-sponsored by Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Unilever) · Cohort 7 closed — Cohort 8 timeline unknown
For Startups Corporate Accelerator Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Danish EPA Cooperation with Indonesia on Circular Economy and Waste Management · Danida (Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs) via Danish EPA · Current phase ends June 2026; new phase expected to begin H2 2026
Government Technical Assistance Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
EIT RawMaterials - Circular Economy Investment Calls · EIT RawMaterials (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) · Currently closed. KAVA Call 13 expected to reopen with new dates from February 2026.
For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Investment Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
KIMO Denmark Coastal Lottery - Incentivized Beach Cleanup Program · KIMO Denmark (Kommunernes Internationale Miljøorganisation) · December (annual prize draw)
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Prize Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Programme | VLIZ Marine Science Day · Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) · December 31 (annual cycle)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Prize Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Vancouver Aquarium Ocean.org - Ocean Action Grants · Ocean Wise (ocean.org) / Canada Service Corps · December 4, 2026 (final report deadline; applications accepted on rolling basis)
For Communities / Cooperatives Foundation Grant Capacity Building Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Denmark EPR for Packaging + EU Single-Use Plastics Directive · Danish EPA + EU PPWR implementation — Dansk Producentansvar · Denmark EPR active October 2025; EU PPWR from August 2026
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) - WEF · World Economic Forum initiative — not a direct funder. Facilitates access to $3.1B+ secured through NPAP networks · Engagement is ongoing — contact country NPAP offices
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
NOAA Marine Debris Program — Grants · NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), US federal government · FY2026 not yet announced. Sign up for NOAA Marine Debris Program newsletter
Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Approved Grants Spring 2025 - NATA · NATA (North Atlantic Tourism Association) · February and September (two rounds per year)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building
periodic
FCDO Blue Planet Fund — OCEAN Grants Programme · FCDO (UK Government) via Blue Planet Fund · First call opened February 2024. Status of 2026 round unknown — direct verification needed
Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution 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
GEF Small Grants Programme: Country-Level Calls (Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya) · GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF/UNDP) · Ghana 2026: 13 March 2026 (CLOSED). Tanzania Round 1: 22 January 2026 (CLOSED). Kenya, Indonesia, Vietnam: contact national coordinators
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
NordForsk — Green Transition Research Programme · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers body) · Green Transition call CLOSED (December 5, 2025). Next call not yet announced
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
IKEA Foundation - Environmental Programs · IKEA Foundation · Invitation-only
For NGOs Foundation Global India Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Solutions Fund · Plastic Solutions Fund (Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors) · Invitation-only
Foundation Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Walmart Foundation · Walmart Foundation · Invitation-only
Corporate Global
Rolling
Global Seaweed Coalition: Homepage · Global Seaweed Coalition (Lloyd's Register Foundation) · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; new calls expected bi-annually)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
Rolling
About us - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) / Lloyd's Register Foundation · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; new rounds expected but not yet announced)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
Rolling
News - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) · January 20, 2024 (most recent call; no current open call announced)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Research Seaweed & Algae
Rolling
Governance - Global Seaweed Coalition · Global Seaweed Coalition (Safe Seaweed Coalition) · January 20, 2024 (most recent round)
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Research Seaweed & Algae
periodic
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
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
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.
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Blended Finance Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
EBRD — Resource Efficiency and Circularity Programme · EBRD + GEF · Lebanon programme: Cohort 4 May-June 2026 (not relevant); broader GET: rolling
Multilateral Global Circular Economy
periodic
The Incubation Network (SecondMuse & Circulate Capital) · The Circulate Initiative and SecondMuse (with backing from Circulate Capital, U.S. State Department, Ocean Conservancy, and AEPW) · Main three-year programme concluded March 2023. Country-specific accelerators ongoing; check incubationnetwork.com for current intake rounds
For Startups Corporate Foundation Impact Investor Multilateral Accelerator Grant Technical Assistance India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
How we work · Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen (Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation) · May 8, 2025 at 12:00 noon (for 2025 medical research centres call)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
The Wallenberg Foundations - Stockholms universitet · Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) · Multiple deadlines in 2026: April 26, October 5, October 15, November 16
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
Rolling
Civil Society Fund · CISU (Civil Society in Development) / Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Multiple deadlines per year. 2026 deadlines: Small Project/Large Project: Jan 28, Aug 26; Small Programme: Mar 4, Sep 9; Medium/Large Programme: 2027. Check https://cisu.dk/en/funding/civil-society-fund/ for current deadlines.
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Education
Rolling
Forside | Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Multiple rolling deadlines throughout 2026: Innobooster Period 2 May 13, 2026; Innoexplorer Round 2 April 23, 2026; Chips JU May 7, 2026
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
periodic
Convergence Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator · Australian DFAT + Convergence Blended Finance · Next intake Q2 2026 (tentative); First call EOI closed November 18, 2025
Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
Rolling
SIDA Sweden Environmental and Climate Programs · Sida – Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency · Next large CSO grant call planned for 2027
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
UNDP Ocean Innovation Challenge · UNDP (with Sweden and Norway support) · No active call as of March 2026 — all 4 rounds closed. Round 5 expected; monitor oceaninnovationchallenge.org
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
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.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
Rolling
EU Baltic Sea Strategy | dma.dk · European Union / Danish Maritime Authority (EUSBSR) · No calls currently open. Results from third call for small projects expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
periodic
Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation): Ocean and Marine Environment Grants · Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation), Denmark · No current open call — not currently accepting new project ideas
For NGOs Foundation Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Basel Convention Small Grant Programme on Plastic Waste · No current open call; three rounds completed (2020, 2020, 2022). Future rounds may be announced.
Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Sida — Calls and Announcements · Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) · No current open calls relevant to profile
For NGOs Government Grant Global Waste Management
Rolling
Tomra — Circular Economy · Tomra · No grant programme
Corporate Global Nordic / Denmark Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Energy — Chemical Recycling · Plastic Energy · No grant programme
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Nestle — Creating Shared Value Packaging · Nestle S.A. · No open call
For NGOs Corporate Africa Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Procter & Gamble — Ambition 2030 · Procter & Gamble · No open call
Corporate India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Mondelez International — Sustainable Futures · Mondelez International · No open call
Corporate India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Mars Inc. — Sustainable in a Generation · Mars Inc. · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
BASF — Chemycling / Circular Economy · BASF · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Dow Inc. — Stop the Waste / Pulling Our Weight · Dow Inc. · No open call
Corporate India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
LyondellBasell — Sustainability · LyondellBasell · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
SABIC — TRUCIRCLE · SABIC · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Veolia — Circular Economy · Veolia · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Borealis — EverMinds / Social Plastics · Borealis · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Tetra Pak — Recycling Partnerships · Tetra Pak · No open call
Corporate Africa India Southeast Asia Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Berry Global — Sustainability · Berry Global · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Eastman Chemical — Molecular Recycling · Eastman Chemical · No open call
Corporate Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Equinor — Sustainability · Equinor · No open call
Corporate Nordic / Denmark Climate
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
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
Rolling
Resilient Mediterranean Sea - Adessium Foundation · Adessium Foundation · No open call deadline — foundation works through strategic partnerships and invited grantees
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Mediterranean Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Partnership for a Circular Tomorrow (PACT) - Coca-Cola Foundation · The Coca-Cola Foundation and Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) · No open call deadline — platform model with ongoing partner selection
For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Shell Foundation · Shell Foundation · No open call — co-design partnership model
For NGOs Foundation Africa Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Adidas — Parley for the Oceans · Adidas / Parley for the Oceans · No open call — contact Parley
Corporate Global Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Henkel — Social Plastic / Plastic Bank Partnership · Henkel AG & Co. KGaA · No open call — contact Plastic Bank first, then approach Henkel
For NGOs Corporate Africa Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Zennström Philanthropies · Zennström Philanthropies · No open call — invitation-only grantmaking; no published deadline
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Maersk — Sustainability / Ocean Plastic · A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S · No open call — partnership proposal required
Corporate Global Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation
Rolling
Carlsberg Group — Together Towards ZERO and Beyond · Carlsberg Group / Carlsberg Foundation · No open call — partnership proposal required
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Unilever - Circular Packaging & Waste-Free World · Unilever plc · No open call — proactive partnership proposals required
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Accelerator Grant Investment Technical Assistance Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Orsted — Green Fund / Marine Sustainability · Orsted A/S · No open call — sponsorship applications via orsted.com/sponsorships-and-partnerships
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Coca-Cola Foundation / World Without Waste · The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCF) / The Coca-Cola Company World Without Waste initiative · No open call. Rolling partnership enquiries via coca-colacompany.com/social-impact
For NGOs Corporate Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · No open competitive call for NGOs; rolling project concept submissions via Accredited Entities or NDAs
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Waste Management
Rolling
USAID CIRCLE Alliance — Plastic Packaging Circularity · USAID / Unilever / EY (CIRCLE Alliance) · No open public call found — rolling via alliance mechanism
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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
For Startups Foundation Grant Aquaculture Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme (EU/ERDF) · November 2025 was likely the last call for the 2021-2027 period as remaining funds (~10%) are nearly exhausted. Priority 3 (Attractive Region) is already closed.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Performing Arts Fund | The Icelandic Centre for Research - Rannís · The Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís) · October (annually)
Government Grant Education
Rolling
UNDP Management of Plastics Waste and Circular Interventions in South and Southeast Asia · UNDP Asia-Pacific / The Coca-Cola Foundation · October 2027
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · October 4, 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
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
periodic
UN Ocean Decade: Call for Decade Actions No. 09/2025 · UNESCO / Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) on behalf of the UN Ocean Decade · Part I: 15 June 2025 (closed). Part II: 31 August 2025 (closed). Decade Contributions accepted rolling basis.
For NGOs Multilateral Global Blue Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Pew Marine Fellows Program · The Pew Charitable Trusts · Periodic (annual cycle, nomination-based; no open call)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments · Basel Convention / UNEP (administered via Basel/Stockholm Convention Regional Centres, funded by Norway/Sweden/EU) · Periodic - linked to SGP annual rounds administered by the Basel Convention Secretariat
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
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
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
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.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
UNEP-IETC Japan Supplementary Budget Projects on Sustainable Plastic Waste Management · Periodic — Japan Supplementary Budget allocation cycle (JSB 2022 and 2023 projects completed; future rounds subject to government budget)
Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
BalticWaters Foundation - ReCod & Thriving Bays Projects · BalticWaters Foundation · Periodic — call announced on website when open; currently paused pending completion of ongoing funded projects
For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Katholischer Fonds - Foerderrichtlinien · Katholischer Fonds · Periodic — monthly for small projects (up to EUR 1,500 / total costs up to EUR 8,000), three times per year for large projects
For NGOs Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
periodic
Deutsche Postcode Lotterie - Environmental Project Funding · Deutsche Postcode Lotterie · Periodic — multiple rounds per year; exact dates on the funding portal
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate
periodic
Funding for North Atlantic collaboration projects - Nora.fo · Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) · Periodic — two rounds per year: approximately March (announced mid-January) and October (announced mid-August)
For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Fisheries
periodic
StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator (VentureWell/Scripps) · VentureWell / NOAA IOOS · Periodic, Spring and Fall cohorts annually (Spring 2026 Stage 0 deadline: April 7, 2026)
For Researchers For Startups Foundation Accelerator Grant Aquaculture Blue Economy Marine Conservation
periodic
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.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Blue Action Fund Grant Programme · Blue Action Fund · Periodic, per Call for Proposals (currently no open or upcoming calls)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
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)
Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
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
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
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.
Corporate Prize Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
periodic
EMFAF Denmark - Danish Agency for Fisheries (LFST) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) — Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark · Periodic, varies by scheme
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
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)
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
FHF Seeks Fishermen's Data to Track Coastal Fish Stocks Faster · Periodic; FHF issues multiple calls annually (rolling basis)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Research
periodic
Innovationsfonden Grand Solutions 2026 — Green Research, Technology and Innovation · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Phase 1 (letter of interest): 3 March 2026 — CLOSED. Phase 2 (full application, invite-only): 10 September 2026
Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Danida Fellowship Centre: Research Grants 2026 · Danida Fellowship Centre (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) · Phase 1: 5 February 2026 (CLOSED). Phase 2 (full application): invitation-only for pre-qualified, expected mid-2026. Project start: April 2027
For Researchers Government Grant Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
periodic
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (Schmidt Family Foundation) · Portal closed for 2025. Reopening early 2026 — check schmidtmarine.secure-platform.com
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Pollution Research
periodic
Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) · Government of Canada + ORRAA Secretariat (Ocean Risk & Resilience Action Alliance) · Previous call closed; watch for new call 2026
Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
periodic
Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute · Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
periodic
GIZ - SWITCH to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE) · European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); implemented by GIZ and Expertise France · Programme runs April 2025 to July 2029; individual call deadlines vary (Call for Projects deadline was 16 March 2026)
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
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
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt) · German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) / Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) · Rolling
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Augustinus Foundation - General Grant Programs · Augustinus Foundation · Rolling
Foundation Nordic / Denmark
Rolling
Impact Fund Denmark - Green Energy and Infrastructure Sector · Impact Fund Denmark (IFU) · Rolling
For Startups Government Impact Investor Blended Finance Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Closed Loop Partners - Circular Plastics Strategy · Closed Loop Partners · Rolling
For NGOs Impact Investor Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
DBU General Project Funding - Environmental Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Marine Conservation Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Simplified Approval Process (SAP) — via Accredited Entity Partner · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Closed Loop Partners — Circular Plastics Fund · Closed Loop Partners (backed by Dow, LyondellBasell, NOVA Chemicals and others) · Rolling
Corporate Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
William Demant Foundation · William Demant Foundation (formerly Oticon Foundation) · Rolling
Foundation Nordic / Denmark
Rolling
UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development · UNESCO/IOC — endorsement only, no direct funding · Rolling (Decade Contributions)
Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusion - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN / VriendenLoterij Fonds · Rolling (applications accepted year-round, minimum 4 months before project start)
Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Capacity Building Circular Economy
Rolling
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation - Environmental Conservation Program (Marine) · Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation · Rolling (invitation-only, inquiry-driven)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Arctic Global Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Informationen für Geförderte - Stiftung Mercator · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling (no fixed deadlines)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
SWITCH to Circular Economy in Eastern and Southern Africa · Expertise France (implemented on behalf of European Union & German State / GIZ) · Rolling (program active April 2025 – July 2029; Matching Grant Facility calls expected throughout program lifecycle)
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Rolling - approximately 6 calls per year with individual deadlines. Current active deadlines: April 15, 2026 (Humanities networks), April 22, 2026 (Education), June 8, 2026 (Disruptive Technologies).
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
Rolling
NordForsk - Funds and facilitates Nordic research co-operation · NordForsk · Rolling - approximately six calls per year with individual deadlines
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
Rolling
The Coca-Cola Foundation - Corporate Philanthropy for Recycling and Sustainability · The Coca-Cola Foundation · Rolling - invitation only, no open calls
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GIZ Circular Economy Expertise - Waste Solutions India · Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH · Rolling - partnership enquiries possible at any time
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling 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
BlueInvest - Maritime Forum - European Union · European Commission – Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries · Rolling / ongoing community platform; BlueInvest Day 2026: March 2026
For Startups Government Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
DOEN: Funding pioneers · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling / open year-round
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program - Blue Economy Startups · OceanHub Africa · Rolling admissions — Cohort 7 Intake 2 open as of March 2026
For Startups Foundation Accelerator Africa Aquaculture Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
EIFO (formerly DGIF) — Green Investment Loans · EIFO (Danmarks Eksport og Investeringsfond, formerly DGIF) · Rolling application
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
NEFCO Nopef — Nordic Feasibility Grants for Green Technology · NEFCO (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling application — contact NEFCO to initiate
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
IFU — Impact Fund Denmark (Investment for Developing Countries) · IFU / Impact Fund Denmark / Danish SDG Investment Fund · Rolling applications
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
GlobalGiving — NGO Crowdfunding Platform · GlobalGiving (Washington DC) — crowdfunding platform · Rolling applications
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
About DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines. Must submit at least 4 months before project start.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for main financing programmes; Nopef feasibility study fund has periodic deadlines (next: March 27, 2025)
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for most programs. Nopef feasibility study has periodic deadlines (next: March 27). Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund has periodic call rounds.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Pollution
Rolling
IFU / Impact Fund Denmark — Green Investment in Developing Countries · Impact Fund Denmark (formerly IFU) — Danish government-owned DFI · Rolling applications via impactfund.dk/apply-for-funding/
For NGOs Government Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Circular Entrepreneurship - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications, at least 4 months before project start date
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Applications - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling applications, processed within approximately 4 months
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Blended Finance Grant Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Environmental project factory - Nefco · Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling applications; Nopef next deadline March 27, 2026
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Africa Baltic Sea Global Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Realdania — Built Environment and Circular Economy · Realdania (Danish philanthropic association) · Rolling applications; no set deadlines
Foundation Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy
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
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Schleswig-Holstein Aquaculture Funding (Foerderdatenbank Entry) · Land Schleswig-Holstein / Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Areas, Europe and Consumer Protection (MLLEV SH) · Rolling basis
For Researchers Government Grant North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy
Rolling
IB.SH State Program Economy - Municipal Harbor Construction Measures · Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH) / Land Schleswig-Holstein · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Blue Economy Coastal Protection
Rolling
Schleswig-Holstein Coastal Protection Funding Directive (LKN.SH) · Schleswig-Holstein Ministry for Energy Transition, Agriculture, Environment, Nature and Digitalization (via LKN.SH) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
NLWKN Lower Saxony Coastal and Island Protection Funding Program · Niedersaechsischer Landesbetrieb fuer Wasserwirtschaft, Kuestenschutz und Naturschutz (NLWKN) / Land Niedersachsen · Rolling basis
Government Grant North Sea Climate Coastal Protection
Rolling
NEFCO Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) · NEFCO / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) - Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Oak Foundation - Marine Food Systems and Livelihoods Sub-Programme · Oak Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Southeast Asia Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
EU BlueInvest — European Commission Blue Economy Investment Platform · European Commission / Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) · Rolling basis
For Startups Government Accelerator Investment Technical Assistance Aquaculture Blue Economy Marine Conservation
Rolling
Greenpeace Environmental Foundation (Umweltstiftung Greenpeace) - Marine Conservation Grants · Umweltstiftung Greenpeace (Greenpeace Environmental Foundation) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
DBU Marine Nature Conservation Fund - North and Baltic Sea Protection · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) — German Federal Environmental Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
EMFAF Germany - Portal Fischerei Information Hub · Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMLEH) / Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE) · Rolling basis
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Blue Economy Fisheries
Rolling
Blue Belt Germany (Blaues Band Deutschland) · Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN) / Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein - Land Conservation · Stiftung Naturschutz Schleswig-Holstein · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
World Bank PROBLUE Ocean Trust Fund · World Bank (PROBLUE — Multi-Donor Trust Fund) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
MAR+Invest (MAR Fund) · MAR Fund / Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) · Rolling basis
Foundation Multilateral Blended Finance Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Adaptation Fund - SIDS Marine Projects · Adaptation Fund · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Rolling
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Initiative · Mangroves for the Future (MFF) / IUCN / UNDP · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Schmidt Ocean Institute - Research Vessel & Grant Program · Schmidt Ocean Institute · Rolling basis
For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Global Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Katapult Ocean Accelerator · Katapult VC · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) Accelerator · Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Katapult Ocean Tech Accelerator · Katapult VC (Katapult Ocean) · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Lloyds Register Foundation - Ocean Safety Grants · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) · New England Aquarium - Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (Schmidt Family Foundation) · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation) · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Canada Indigenous Habitat Participation Program (DFO) · Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries
Rolling
Tata Trusts Environmental Conservation and Waste Management · Rolling basis
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Godrej Trusts Environmental Sustainability Programs · Rolling basis
For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Danish Climate Investment Fund (DCIF) - Impact Fund Denmark · Rolling basis
For Startups Government Impact Investor Blended Finance Investment Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Projects · Rolling basis
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Laudes Foundation (formerly C&A Foundation) - Circular Fashion · Rolling basis
For NGOs Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
SPREP-AFD Pacific Ocean Initiative · Agence Française de Développement (AFD) via SPREP and Pacific Community (SPC) · Rolling basis (5-year programme, 2025-2030)
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Coral Reefs Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
CCRIF - Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility · CCRIF SPC (Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) · Rolling basis (evaluated quarterly)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection
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
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Marine Conservation
periodic
FHF - Norwegian Seafood Research Fund - Fiskeri · FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering) · Rolling basis with periodic calls; see fhf.no/utlysninger for active calls
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Research
Rolling
Waste Transformation Through CSR Projects in India - Earth5R · Rolling basis — CSR project partnership model, no fixed call deadlines
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Technical Assistance India Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking · The Ocean Foundation · Rolling basis — Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; open RFPs posted when available
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
Rolling
Criteria - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN · Rolling basis — applications accepted year-round, must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners Grantmaking · Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (a programme of the Schmidt Family Foundation) · Rolling basis — proposals can be submitted via the online portal at any time.
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Global Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
Rolling
Nordic Program for Circular Procurement (NPCP) · Rolling basis, first deadline was 2026-02-20
Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Earthwatch Institute - Ocean Ecosystems Research Grants · Earthwatch Institute · Rolling basis, starting April 2026 for new projects beginning in 2028
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
DOEN Foundation: Supporting Sustainable Projects in Netherlands · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling basis, year-round applications accepted
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
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
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation
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
How Innovation Fund Denmark invests in new green climate solutions · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Rolling calls with varying deadlines per programme
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) — GreenBiz Programme · KCIC (World Bank and DFID-backed) with grant and equity capital · Rolling cohort applications; check kenyacic.org
Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Technology Development Fund · Rannís - Icelandic Centre for Research · Rolling for Fræ (Seed) and Patent grants; periodic calls (typically February and September) for Sproti, Vöxtur, Markaður, and Applied Research
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
Rolling
Ellen MacArthur Foundation — Plastics Pact Network · Ellen MacArthur Foundation (not a grant funder — network facilitator) · Rolling membership
For NGOs Foundation Africa Global India Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
ACEN — African Circular Economy Network · Not primarily a funder — network and knowledge platform. Occasional project funding (e.g. IKEA Foundation catalytic grants to members) · Rolling membership — apply anytime at acen.africa/join-acen/
Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Adidas x Parley for the Oceans · Adidas / Parley for the Oceans · Rolling partnership enquiries
Corporate Africa Southeast Asia Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Nestle — Creating Shared Value (CSV) Plastic Waste Partnerships · Nestle S.A. · Rolling partnership enquiries
Corporate Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Danone — Ecosystem Fund & Circular Packaging Partnerships · Danone S.A. · Rolling partnership enquiries
Corporate India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Dow Inc. — Plastic Waste Initiatives (Stop the Waste / Pulling Our Weight) · Dow Inc. · Rolling partnership enquiries
Corporate India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Lendahand — Crowd-Investing for Developing Country Enterprises · Lendahand (Netherlands; European Crowdfunding License) · Rolling platform
Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
Kiva — Micro-loans for Waste Collector Partners · Kiva (San Francisco; operates through 300+ Field Partner MFIs) · Rolling platform
Circular Economy Waste Management
Rolling
Vietnam EPR System — Revenue Opportunity for Plastic Recyclers · Vietnamese plastic packaging producers/importers (via EPR obligations) · Rolling registration via MONRE
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
DBU Circular Economy Initiative (#DBUcirconomy) · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling submissions
For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Capacity Building Circular Economy Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Stiftung Mercator - Climate Protection Funding · Stiftung Mercator · Rolling submissions
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) · Adaptation Fund (UNFCCC mechanism) · Rolling submissions accepted; contact Adaptation Fund Board secretariat
Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
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)
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Research
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
Grundfos Foundation — Community Engagement Grants · Grundfos Foundation (Poul Due Jensens Fond) · Rolling — 91 grants awarded in 2025 in 38 countries
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Pollution
Rolling
Fondation de la Mer: Page d'accueil · Rolling — Fondation de la Mer accepts project partnership proposals on a rolling basis via online form
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Biodiversity Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
Empower (Jord.tech Foundation) — Plastic Credit Platform · Empower AS (Oslo, Norway) · Rolling — NGO registration accepted year-round
Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
TNC NatureVest Ocean Protection · The Nature Conservancy (TNC) — NatureVest · Rolling — NatureVest operates on a deal-by-deal basis, not via open calls
Impact Investor Blended Finance Investment Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) · Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) · Rolling — applications accepted at any time
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Seaweed & Algae
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation - Climate & Ocean Grants (DKK 1B+) · A.P. Moller Foundation (A.P. Moller Fonden) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round via online portal
Corporate Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
DOEN Foundation · DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, but must be submitted at least 4 months before project start
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Home - Stichting DOEN · Stichting DOEN (DOEN Foundation) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round, no fixed deadlines
For NGOs For Startups Foundation Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation · A.P. Moller Foundation (A. P. Moller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mollers Fond) · Rolling — applications processed throughout the year
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
PREVENT Waste Alliance · GIZ-initiated (German development cooperation); independently managed · Rolling — apply anytime
For NGOs Government Technical Assistance Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Rolling — approximately six calls per year with individual deadlines. Current open calls: Nordic-Baltic Education (22.04.2026), Humanities/Social Sciences Networks (15.04.2026), Disruptive Technologies (08.06.2026).
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
Rolling
Oceans | Nordic cooperation · Nordic Council of Ministers · Rolling — calls issued periodically on specific topics
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
Ocean Bound Plastic Certification (Zero Plastic Oceans / OBP Cert) · Zero Plastic Oceans (Brussels) + Control Union (auditor) · Rolling — certification applications accepted year-round
Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Cleanhub — Brand-Funded Plastic Collection Platform · Cleanhub GmbH (Berlin, Germany) — commercial platform · Rolling — collection hub partnerships accepted ongoing
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
India Plastics Pact — Industry-Government-NGO Platform · Not a funder — industry-NGO platform · Rolling — contact CII for membership enquiry
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
International collaborations - Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Rolling — deadlines vary per individual call. Current calls: Eurostars 3 Call 10 (March 19, 2026), Chips JU Lab to Fab (May 7, 2026).
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
Rolling
Climate Bonds Initiative — Blue Bonds · Climate Bonds Initiative (London) · Rolling — framework available
Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
KfW Environmental Programs (Umweltprogramme) · KfW Bankengruppe · Rolling — loans available on an ongoing basis through partner banks
Government Loan / Concessional Finance Global Biodiversity Climate
Rolling
PCX Markets — Plastic Credit Marketplace · PCX Markets (Singapore) + PCX Solutions (standards) · Rolling — marketplace operates continuously
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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
DFC — US International Development Finance Corporation: Ocean Plastics Initiative · U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) · Rolling — no competitive call; DFC evaluates projects submitted via pipeline process
Government Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
IUCN Marine and Polar Programme · IUCN Marine and Polar Programme (Global Ocean Programme Component 1, EU-funded) · Rolling — no fixed deadline
For Researchers Multilateral Technical Assistance Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Oak Foundation - Environment Programme · Oak Foundation (Geneva-based, Danish leadership) · Rolling — no fixed deadline. Submit letter of enquiry anytime.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
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
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · Rolling — no fixed deadline; applications accepted on an ongoing basis
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Climate
Rolling
rePurpose Global — Plastic Credit Collection Partner Programme · rePurpose Global (New York, USA) · Rolling — partner applications accepted year-round
Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Bank - Social Fintech for Plastic Collection and Recycling · Plastic Bank (Vancouver, Canada) · Rolling — partnership enquiries accepted year-round
Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Maersk Sustainability Initiatives - Ocean Health · Maersk (A.P. Moller-Maersk) · Rolling — partnership inquiries accepted year-round
Corporate Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
PepsiCo Foundation · PepsiCo Foundation · Rolling — pepsico.com/our-impact/philanthropy/pepsico-foundation
For NGOs Corporate India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste 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
Gold Standard — Waste Management Carbon Credits · Gold Standard Foundation (Geneva, Switzerland) · Rolling — project registration accepted year-round
Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Verra — Plastic Waste Reduction Standard (Plastic Credits) · Verra (Verified Carbon Standard organisation) · Rolling — projects can register year-round
For NGOs Multilateral Africa Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Global Plastics Hub (formerly GPML) — UN Knowledge and Network Platform · UN Environment Programme (UNEP) · Rolling — register anytime
Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
CPCB EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging - India · Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Government of India · Rolling — registration ongoing; revenue system active since April 2022
For NGOs Government Blended Finance India Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) · Circulate Capital (backed by PepsiCo, P&G, Dow, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Danone, Mondelez, CHANEL, Chevron Phillips) · Rolling — submit pitch deck anytime at circulatecapital.com/apply-for-funding
Corporate Global India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Call and funding process - NordForsk · NordForsk · Rolling, varies by individual call
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
Rolling
EEA Grants Active Citizens Fund - Green Transition & Marine · EEA and Norway Grants - Fund Management Office (FMO) · Rolling/periodic by country; applications managed by Independent Fund Operators in each country
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Climate Education
Rolling
EU CERV Programme - Citizens Engagement for Environmental Policy · European Commission - Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers · Rolling/periodic; varies by call for proposals within each strand
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Capacity Building Education
Rolling
BII — British International Investment: BII Plus TA Facility · British International Investment (BII) — UK government DFI · Rolling; approach BII Plus team for TA discussions
Government Technical Assistance Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
Rolling
Indonesia IPRO — EPR Revenue Opportunity for Plastic Recyclers · IPRO member companies (P&G, Unilever, Nestle, etc.) via recycling contracts · Rolling; approach IPRO directly
Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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.
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries
Rolling
Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation — Nature Conservation · Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation · Rolling; no formal deadlines; submit expression of interest by email
For NGOs Foundation Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Patagonia — International Environmental Grants · Patagonia Inc. (1% for the Planet commitment) · Rolling; one proposal per group per fiscal year (May 1-April 30). Deadlines vary by programme.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Ocean 14 Capital - Blue Economy Private Equity · Ocean 14 Capital (private equity fund, blue economy) · Rolling; pitch to portfolio team via ocean14capital.com
Corporate Global Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Norfund — Waste-to-Value Investments (Africa, SE Asia) · Norfund — Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norwegian government-owned DFI) · Rolling; submit expressions of interest via norfund.no
Government Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Pew-Gerstner Fellowships for Ocean Plastic Pollution Research · The Pew Charitable Trusts and Gerstner Philanthropies · Rolling; three Pew-Gerstner Fellows to be selected over two years (2025-2026). First fellow announced 2026.
For Researchers Foundation Grant Global Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation Fund 2026 · Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation AG-Fish · Round 2: approximately October 2026 (published April 2026)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
periodic
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants (SWIFR) · Round 3 not yet announced (Round 2 selectees announced December 2025)
Government Grant Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Diageo Sustainable Solutions — Innovation Accelerator · Diageo · Round 5 expected late 2024 — check dss@diageo.com for status
Corporate Accelerator Africa India Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
Stichting de Noordzee - Postcode Loterij · Nationale Postcode Loterij · September 1 annually
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
periodic
Interreg Atlantic Area — No Open Call (Next Call Pending) · Interreg Atlantic Area (EU ERDF) · Third call closed 14 February 2025. Next call timing not announced.
For NGOs Grant Blue Economy
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).
For NGOs Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) — Recycling Value Chains Grants · The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) · UNDP Asia sub-grants: varies by country programme (mid-2026 expected). OceanHub Africa round closed Feb 15, 2026.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
IUCN Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (BNCFF) · IUCN Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility (BNCFF) · Unknown
Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Global Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
periodic
Shark Conservation Fund · Shark Conservation Fund (SCF) · Unknown
For NGOs For Researchers Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Rolling
IUCN IslandPlas Community Grants · Unknown — no open call found; programme supports 7 African island nations through rolling community grants
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Corporate Grant Africa Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
New solutions to marine problems · Unknown; Wallenberg/MMW project page — application period March 1 to April 1, 2026 (annual)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
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.
For Researchers Government Grant Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
LIFE Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-programme (2021-2027) · European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) / European Commission · Varies by annual call — check CINEA website and EU Funding & Tenders Portal for current open calls
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Circular Economy Pollution Waste Management
periodic
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk · Varies by call: April 2026 (education call), June 2026 (disruptive technologies). Multiple deadlines per year.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Education Research
periodic
Danish EMFAF Fund - European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (Denmark) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) – Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries · Varies by sub-scheme; multiple calls open annually throughout 2021-2027 programme period
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
Copernicus Grants and Public Procurements · European Union (Copernicus Programme / Mercator Ocean International / EUMETSAT / ECMWF) · Varies by tender. Current tenders: FRONT-END TOOLS WEB DEVELOPMENT closed 02/03/2026; BLUE MARKETS tender also recently closed. Upcoming tenders listed on the page.
Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Varies per call - multiple calls open throughout the year with different deadlines
For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
Rolling
Circular Economy Accelerator (CEA) by Fetola · Fetola (in partnership with Nedbank) · Waiting list open (no fixed deadline for next cohort)
For Startups Corporate Foundation Accelerator Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Waste Management
periodic
Amcor — Lift-Off Innovation Challenge · Amcor plc / Amcor Ventures · Winter 2025/26 cycle CLOSED (Dec 12, 2025). Next cycle expected late 2026.
For Startups Corporate Accelerator Global Circular Economy Plastic Waste
periodic
FONDATION DE LA MER | Biomim'expo · Fondation de la Mer · periodic
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Prize Biodiversity Education Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
periodic
Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF) - African Development Bank · African Development Bank (AfDB) — Africa Circular Economy Facility (ACEF), co-funded by Finland and Nordic Development Fund · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Technical Assistance Africa Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Waste Management
periodic
Second Muse - Social Innovation Accelerator · SecondMuse (with clients including USAID, World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation) · periodic
For NGOs For Startups Corporate Foundation Accelerator Investment Technical Assistance Africa Global India Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
periodic
Innovation Fund Denmark - Innomissions: Circular Economy for Plastics and Textiles (CE-PT) · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · periodic
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Origins and evolutions of the Adessium Foundation · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
UNIDO Plastic Circular Economy Initiatives · United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with co-funding from GEF, Government of Japan, and other donors · rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Adessium Foundation - Circular Economy and Sustainable Living · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
SWITCH-Asia — Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asia-Pacific · European Commission (DG INTPA) via SWITCH-Asia Programme · rolling
For NGOs Grant India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · rolling
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste
Rolling
EU Delegation Kenya — Switch Kenya Green (Circular Economy Civil Society Call) · EU Delegation to Kenya (EuropeAid/INTPA) · rolling
For NGOs Grant Africa Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
Rolling
COST Actions Open Call 2026 · European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association) — EU Horizon Europe funded · rolling
For NGOs For Researchers Grant Africa India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
Rolling
Global Fund for Community Foundations – Rolling Grants for Community Philanthropy · Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) · rolling
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa India Southeast Asia Capacity Building Waste Management
Rolling
Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) · Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) / Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · unknown
For NGOs Foundation Philanthropic Network Grant Technical Assistance Global Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
GCF Enhancing Direct Access (EDA) Pilot Programme · Green Climate Fund (GCF) · unknown
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Climate