BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions

Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:07

For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
The **BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions** aims to support initiatives led by stakeholder groups within Baltic and North Sea (BANOS) ...

Source: https://cascadefunding.eu/open-call/blueactionbanos-open-call-for-community-led-actions/

Funding Details

Funder
BlueActionBANOS
Funding Goal
Fund community-led, participatory projects in Baltic and North Sea countries that deliver tangible, local solutions for marine and freshwater ecosystem protection, pollution prevention (including plastic/microplastic pollution), and sustainable blue economy development. Projects should empower local stakeholders through innovative approaches aligned with EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives.
Funding Amount
Grants of EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium. Maximum EUR 500,000 per single entity within the consortium. 100% funding rate. Paid as lump sum with stages and deliverables defined in an Individual Integrated Project Plan. (200.000 € – 2.000.000 €)
Deadline
2026-05-29 (Fixed)
How to Apply
Two-step process: (1) Submit Project Idea Form via https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/bab/start (deadline 16 March 2026 for the idea form — note: full proposal deadline is 29 May 2026); individual consultations follow. (2) Submit full proposal. Guidelines available at blueactionbanos.eu. Helpdesk: BAB_helpdesk@fundingbox.com.
Target Region
Baltic and North Sea basin (BANOS) countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden.
Contact
Helpdesk: BAB_helpdesk@fundingbox.com. Project Coordinator: Sarah Tamulski, st@submariner-network.eu.
Last Checked
2026-05-07 05:02

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Summary

The BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions is a Horizon Europe-funded grant scheme (EU grant agreement 101217604) that invites stakeholder groups from Baltic and North Sea countries to submit proposals for locally-driven projects advancing the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters'. Between 5 and 15 projects will be selected from this call. The call targets projects that adopt a participatory approach, empowering local stakeholders through inclusive partnerships and leveraging local knowledge and sustainable practices. Priority thematic areas include marine and freshwater ecosystem protection and restoration, pollution prevention (covering chemical, plastic, microplastic, and nutrient pollution), carbon-neutral blue economy development, and climate adaptation. Actions should contribute measurably to one or more EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives and demonstrate potential for tangible, local change. Eligible applicants are consortia of 2 to 12 entities registered in BANOS countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, and Sweden. Entity types eligible include regional and local authorities, NGOs, educational institutions, locally-based companies, research organisations, and SMEs. Entities from other EU Member States may participate under special conditions. Projects must have a maximum duration of 24 months. Grants range from EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium, at a 100% funding rate. The maximum award per single entity within a consortium is EUR 500,000. Payments are structured as lump sums with project stages and deliverables defined in an Individual Integrated Project Plan agreed at onboarding. The application process is two-stage. Applicants first submit a Project Idea Form through the online portal, followed by individual consultations with BlueActionBANOS advisers. Full proposals are then submitted. Technical assistance is available throughout project implementation from scientific experts, technical specialists, and EU Mission Ocean practitioners. The submission deadline is 29 May 2026, 14:00 CET.

Historical Context

BlueActionBANOS is funded under Horizon Europe (grant agreement 101217604) by the European Union/CINEA. The Community-Led Actions call opened 28 November 2025. Between 5 and 15 Community-Led Actions will be selected. A total of 3 calls are planned across the 4-year BlueActionBANOS project period (1 Community-Led Actions call and 2 Transition Agendas calls).

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