Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) Fund - Sweden

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Sweden contributes to the BSAP Fund managed by the Nordic Investment Bank, with an additional SEK 9 million contribution. Funds Baltic Sea environmental protection and restoration through the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan framework.

Source: https://nib.int/news/sweden-increases-support-for-the-baltic-sea-action-plan-fund-with-additional-sek-9-million-contribution

Funding Details

Funder
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) / Nefco – The Nordic Green Bank
Funding Goal
Early-stage financing for projects addressing key challenges facing the Baltic Sea as outlined in the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan. Funds biodiversity conservation, eutrophication reduction, hazardous substance management, sea-based activities, marine litter reduction, and elimination of HELCOM Hotspots. Supports demonstration projects, project preparation, project implementation, and institutional support.
Funding Amount
Grants of varying size; the 2025 round allocated EUR 1.3 million across 8 projects (average ~EUR 160,000 per project). Previous rounds granted EUR 1 million for 10 projects.
Deadline
2025-04-18 (Fixed)
How to Apply
1. Visit www.nefco.int/BSAP and read the eligibility criteria. 2. Download the application form and fill in your project proposal. 3. Send your application to bsapfund@nefco.int by the deadline. Questions: bsapfund@nefco.int. The fund runs periodic calls; the 2025 call closed on 18 April 2025, and in 2026 eight new projects were funded. New calls are expected annually.
Target Region
Baltic Sea region and its catchment area (Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany)
Contact
Dennis Hamro-Drotz, BSAP Fund Manager/Senior Programme Manager, Nefco. Email: dennis.hamro-drotz@nefco.int, Tel: +358 10 6180 641 / +358 10 6180 607
Official Page
https://www.nefco.int/BSAP
Last Checked
2026-03-15 08:35

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Summary

The Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) Fund is an early-stage financing mechanism co-managed by the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank. It was established in 2010 by Sweden and Finland to accelerate the implementation of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to restore the ecological status of the Baltic Sea by 2030. The fund provides grants to both commercial and non-commercial actors — including NGOs, municipalities, research institutions, and private companies — for projects in the Baltic Sea region and its catchment area. Priority areas include biodiversity conservation, eutrophication reduction (nutrient cycling, wetland restoration, wastewater treatment), hazardous substances, marine litter, sea-based activities, and HELCOM Hotspot elimination. Demonstration projects with replication potential are particularly encouraged. Since its founding, the BSAP Fund has financed over 74 projects across eight Baltic Sea countries, generating approximately 7x additional investment for each euro of BSAP Fund financing. Typical project grants range from tens of thousands to a few hundred thousand euros. Calls for proposals are issued annually, with the 2025 round receiving a record number of applications and funding 8 projects totalling EUR 1.3 million. The fund welcomes applications from any country within the Baltic Sea catchment area. Applicants submit a project proposal via email to bsapfund@nefco.int during open call periods. This fund is highly relevant for Baltic Sea-focused NGOs and organisations working on concrete marine environmental improvements with measurable demonstration effects.

Historical Context

The BSAP Fund was established in 2010 by Sweden and Finland to accelerate implementation of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan. Total contributions from Sweden and Finland have reached EUR 15 million. As of early 2026, the fund has financed 74 projects across 8 Baltic Sea countries, with 80% addressing biodiversity conservation and pollution prevention. Past rounds: 2020 (10 projects), 2021 (multiple projects), 2023 (EUR 1 million for 10 projects), 2025 (EUR 1.3 million for 8 projects). Annual calls are expected. The NMF (Nordic Council of Ministers) also contributes alongside Sweden and Finland.

Why it was added

Government-backed Baltic Sea fund specifically targeting Baltic Sea environmental recovery - relevant for NGOs seeking institutional co-funding

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