King Baudouin Foundation - EU Missions Horizon Europe: Restore our Ocean and Waters

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EU Missions Horizon Europe funding mechanism managed by King Baudouin Foundation supporting ocean restoration, pollution prevention, and carbon-neutral circular blue economy initiatives. Funds NGOs and organizations internationally addressing marine ecosystem protection and circular transitions. Eligibility criteria and procedures are call-specific.

Source: https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/king-baudouin-foundation

Funding Details

Funder

King Baudouin Foundation

Funding Goal

Foster sustainable and positive change in society by supporting projects addressing climate, environment and biodiversity, including transition to a circular economy, marine ecosystem protection, pollution prevention, carbon-neutral blue economy, and conservation of ocean and water ecosystems under the EU Missions Horizon Europe framework for ocean restoration.

Funding Amount

Varies by individual call for proposals; amounts are call-specific

Deadline

Call-specific; rolling calls published at kbs-frb.be (Rolling)

How to Apply

Refer to individual calls at https://kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects. Procedures and requirements vary by call. Applicants may be directed to other websites for specific calls. General support info at kbs-frb.be/en/apply-support.

Target Region

Worldwide with focus on Belgium, Europe, and international development; EU Missions context covers Atlantic/Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic/North Sea, and Danube/Black Sea basins

Contact

King Baudouin Foundation: +32 2 500 4 555; kbs-frb.be/en/contact

Last Checked

2026-05-07 02:11

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Eligibility is call-specific — check kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects for open calls
• Eligible organisations: NGOs, universities, cultural organisations, local governments

Project Scope

• Projects must contribute to EU Mission Ocean objectives: biodiversity, pollution prevention, or circular blue economy
• Geographic coverage includes Baltic and North Sea basin — relevant for OPF's home region

Required Documents

• Submit applications per individual call procedures; deadlines and amounts vary
• Monitor kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects for new calls

Summary

The King Baudouin Foundation is a Belgian philanthropic foundation listed as a private sector participant in the EU Missions Horizon Europe framework for 'Restore Our Ocean and Waters'. The Foundation's activities in the climate, environment, and biodiversity domain align with three EU Mission Ocean objectives: ecosystem and biodiversity restoration, pollution prevention and elimination, and carbon-neutral and circular blue economy. The Foundation's thematic scope in the environmental domain includes: informing policy decisions in favour of the climate, supporting transition towards a circular economy, investing in environmental protection and biodiversity, and contributing to animal welfare. Under the EU Missions framework, the Foundation's ocean-relevant activities span the Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic and North Sea, and Danube/Black Sea basins. Eligible activities are call-specific and vary considerably. The Foundation has historically supported a range of organisations working on environmental protection, heritage, social justice, and international development. Calls may support research, advocacy, community engagement, pilot projects, and policy-oriented activities. Geographic scope is worldwide, with a primary focus on Belgium and Europe. International activities extend globally, particularly in development contexts. Eligible applicants include non-profit organisations, cultural organisations, universities, local government bodies, and individual citizens. Specific eligibility criteria are defined in each call for proposals. Applications must be submitted per individual calls published at kbs-frb.be/en/answer-call-projects. Deadlines, amounts, and procedures are call-specific. Organisations are encouraged to check the Foundation website regularly for open calls relevant to their work.

Historical Context

The King Baudouin Foundation is listed as a private sector funding participant in the EU Missions Horizon Europe framework for 'Restore Our Ocean and Waters'. The Foundation was established in 1976 and covers Belgium, Europe, and the world. Long-term programmes address social justice, health, heritage, democracy, climate/environment, education, and international cooperation.

Sources

• https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/eu-missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters/king-baudouin-foundation

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