Call for proposals to support the development of Transition Agendas ...
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:07
Call for proposals to support the development of Transition Agendas focused on sustainable shifts in the Baltic and North Sea regions. 02.12.
Funding Details
- Funder
- BlueActionBANOS (EU Horizon Europe / Mission Ocean and Waters)
- Funding Goal
- Support development of Transition Agendas — strategic roadmaps for sustainable systemic shifts in the Baltic and North Sea basin, aligned with EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives
- Funding Amount
- Up to EUR 100,000 per Transition Agenda (max EUR 60,000 per single entity); total budget EUR 1,000,000 for ~10 projects; 100% funding rate; lump sum payments in 3 stages (10%, 50%, 40%) (up to 100.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-03-16 (Project Idea Form); 2026-05-29 (Full Proposal) (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- 1. Submit Project Idea Form via online platform (https://opportunities.getonepass.eu/applications/bab/start) by March 16, 2026. 2. Attend mandatory individual consultation with BlueActionBANOS experts. 3. Receive invitation to submit full proposal. 4. Submit full proposal by May 29, 2026. Evaluation by two evaluators per proposal on relevance, impact, and implementation (0-5 each, minimum 3 per criterion, 10/15 overall). Selection committee makes final decisions considering geographic spread and topic diversity.
- Target Region
- Baltic Sea and North Sea basin countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden
- Contact
- BAB_helpdesk@fundingbox.com | Website: https://blueactionbanos.eu | Managed by FundingBox Accelerator Sp. z o.o.
- Official Page
- https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/funding/open-call-transition-agendas/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 03:37
Application Checklist
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Summary
The BlueActionBANOS 1st Open Call for Transition Agendas provides cascade funding of up to EUR 100,000 per project (total budget EUR 1,000,000, approximately 10 projects) for developing strategic roadmaps that drive sustainable transitions in the Baltic and North Sea (BANOS) region. The program is funded under the EU Horizon Europe framework and specifically targets Mission Ocean and Waters objectives including marine ecosystem protection, pollution prevention, and circular blue economy development. Eligible applicants include individual entities or consortia of up to 3 organizations registered in BANOS countries (Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden). Eligible entity types are broad: NGOs, regional/local authorities, research institutions, SMEs, startups, cooperatives, and financial institutions. The funding rate is 100% of approved costs, paid as lump sums across three stages (10%, 50%, 40%), with 15% of each tranche withheld until the overall BlueActionBANOS project completion in August 2029. The application process is two-step: first a mandatory Project Idea Form (deadline March 16, 2026) followed by individual expert consultation, then a full proposal submission (deadline May 29, 2026). Projects last up to 18 months and receive dedicated support including technical assistance, workshops, and peer learning. Eligible activities span a wide range including decarbonisation strategies, circular blue economy plans, marine restoration, plastic and nutrient pollution reduction, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management, blue bioeconomy, and ocean literacy initiatives. Proposals are evaluated on relevance, impact, and implementation quality (scored 0-5 each, minimum 3 per criterion and 10/15 overall). All project results must be made available as open access within the BlueActionBANOS ecosystem.
Historical Context
This is the 1st Open Call for Transition Agendas under BlueActionBANOS. The overall BlueActionBANOS project runs until August 2029. The call opened November 28, 2025.
Sources
- https://eufundingportal.eu/call-for-proposals-to-support-the-development-of-transition-agendas-focused-on-sustainable-shifts-in-the-baltic-and-north-sea-regions/
- https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/funding/open-call-transition-agendas/
- https://cascadefunding.eu/open-call/blueactionbanos-1st-open-call-for-transition-agendas/
- https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/media/v15l3fyn/1-bab_1st-ta_oc_termsconditions_final.pdf
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