FONDATION DE LA MER | Biomim'expo

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The Sea Foundation contributes to the study and protection of the Ocean. It supports many initiatives and develops its own programmes:

Source: https://biomimexpo.com/en/2019/07/04/fondation-de-la-mer-partenaire/

Funding Details

Funder

Fondation de la Mer

Funding Goal

Support associations and organisations working to protect marine ecosystems, combat plastic pollution, and promote scientific research and public awareness for ocean conservation

Funding Amount

Annual doctoral scholarship: EUR 5,000; project funding amounts for associations via the Un Geste Pour La Mer platform not publicly specified

Deadline

periodic (periodic)

How to Apply

Fondation de la Mer operates the Un Geste Pour La Mer platform (in partnership with Fondation ENGIE) for associations combating plastic pollution. The foundation also issues calls for partnerships and supports organisations directly. Contact via fondationdelamer.org. Annual doctoral scholarship applications open each year. For project funding, contact the foundation directly to explore eligibility.

Target Region

Primarily France and French overseas territories; broader European and global scope for selected marine conservation and plastic pollution initiatives

Contact

fondationdelamer.org; contact via the foundation website; Paris, France

Last Checked

2026-03-15 13:29

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Un Geste Pour La Mer platform: open to associations doing plastic waste collection or awareness
• International NGOs may apply for partnership but French-language capacity likely required

Project Scope

• Annual doctoral scholarship EUR 5,000 for marine science doctoral students

Required Documents

• Contact fondationdelamer.org directly for current funding opportunities

Constraints

• Source URL is a 2019 event article — not a current grant call
• Primary focus is French and Francophone organisations

Summary

Fondation de la Mer is a French foundation established in June 2015 by maritime professionals, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists committed to protecting the world's oceans. It operates as a mobilising partner for individuals, organisations, and institutions seeking to protect marine species and ecosystems and combat marine pollution, especially plastic pollution. The foundation's activities span four main areas: marine biodiversity protection, pollution mitigation, scientific research support, and educational outreach. Institutionally, Fondation de la Mer works with French government ministries (Ecological Transition, Overseas Affairs, Education, and Navy), scientific institutions (CNRS, National Museum of Natural History), and operational partners including Nausicaa and the French Maritime Cluster. It convenes a network of over 340 local NGOs. For plastic pollution, Fondation de la Mer offers a rapid and simple funding mechanism for associations actively fighting plastic pollution through waste collection or awareness-raising campaigns, delivered through the Un Geste Pour La Mer platform created in 2019 in partnership with Fondation ENGIE. This platform brings together citizens, associations, scientists, educational institutions, local authorities, and private sector actors in a shared community of action against plastic pollution. The foundation also awards an annual doctoral scholarship of EUR 5,000 to support marine science research. This source URL is a 2019 article from the Biomim Expo website describing Fondation de la Mer as a partner of the biomimicry expo event, highlighting the foundation's role in supporting ocean protection initiatives. For current grant calls and funding opportunities, the official website at fondationdelamer.org should be consulted. The foundation primarily operates within France and the Francophone world, though it engages with global marine conservation networks.

Historical Context

Established June 2015. Un Geste Pour La Mer platform launched 2019 with Fondation ENGIE. Network of 340+ local NGOs. Annual doctoral scholarship ongoing. The 2019 Biomim Expo article represents an early partnership announcement rather than a current grant call.

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