Pure Ocean Challenges — Call for Projects

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:57

Annual competitive grant for NGOs, research institutes, and universities to address marine pollution, biodiversity conservation, and coastal resilience. Up to EUR 80,000 per project over 1-2 years.

Source: https://www.pure-ocean.org/en/call-for-projects/

Funding Details

Funder

Pure Ocean Fund

Funding Goal

Support research and NGO projects addressing marine pollution, biodiversity conservation, coastal resilience, and ocean system understanding

Funding Amount

Up to EUR 40,000/year (average EUR 30,000/year); max EUR 80,000 for 2-year projects (30.000 € – 80.000 €)

Deadline

2025-10-01 (periodic)

How to Apply

Two-phase process: Phase 1 opens September 1, deadline October 1; Phase 2 deadline November 23; winners announced March 21. Apply at pure-ocean.wiin.io

Target Region

Global; 2026 call had specific focus on French coasts (Atlantic, Mediterranean, Corsica)

Contact

pure-ocean.org

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:57

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• NGO, research institute, or university required as lead applicant
• Private companies may only participate as partners

Project Scope

• Marine pollution and coastal resilience eligible themes

Required Documents

• Two-phase selection — need to pass Phase 1 shortlisting

Constraints

• 2026 call closed October 2025 — next call expected September 2026
• Recent editions favour French coastal project locations

Summary

Pure Ocean is a French philanthropy initiative that annually issues a competitive call for projects supporting ocean conservation and marine pollution reduction. The programme funds NGOs, research institutes, and universities globally, though in recent editions it has placed special attention on projects involving local communities and focused on specific geographic areas, particularly French coastal regions. The 2026 edition (applications due October 2025, winners announced March 2026) focused on four themes: understanding and addressing petroleum-based plastic alternatives, satellite monitoring for illegal fishing, deep-sea life research, and projects on French coasts. Up to EUR 40,000 per year is available, with a maximum of EUR 80,000 for two-year projects. Some projects may be renewed beyond initial funding. Private sector involvement is permitted as a consortium partner, but lead applicants must be non-profit entities. Early-career researchers are especially encouraged to apply. Projects must demonstrate innovation, clear objectives, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and include a dissemination plan. The call is annual, typically opening in September with a deadline of October 1 for Phase 1. For the 2027 call, organizations should monitor the Pure Ocean website from September 2026.

Historical Context

Annual call since at least 2022 (4th call in 2022). Consistent format with 2-phase selection. Linked to BNP Paribas and other French corporate sponsors.

Why it was added

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