Fondation de France launches its Ocean 2025 Initiative!

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Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11

A call for Ocean 2025 projects: In 2025 alone, 12 projects have already received support, with total funding of €313,800. Notable recipients ...

Source: https://www.friendsoffdf.org/fondation-de-france-launches-its-ocean-2025-initiative/

Funding Details

Deadline: Annual — Ocean 2025 programme runs annual project calls; next cycle expected 2026 (periodic)
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a non-profit organization or research institution working on marine/coastal issues

Project Scope

Projects should align with one of four focus areas: ecological transition, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, or collaborative territorial management
Projects should employ nature-based solutions where applicable
Collaborative and multi-stakeholder approaches are favored

Constraints

Projects in French overseas territories are prioritized (50% of recent funding)
Geographic focus is primarily France and French overseas territories

Historical Context

The Coasts and Sea program has been operational since 2011, distributing €23 million across 226 projects. In 2024, approximately 50% of supported projects focused on French overseas territories. In 2025, the foundation joined six other foundations in an Ecological Transition Collective appeal. The Ocean and Climate Platform partnership involves 110+ member organizations.

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