Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation — Call for Projects

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:58

Annual call for projects from the Prince Albert II Foundation supporting climate, ocean conservation, and biodiversity. Includes BeMed initiative targeting Mediterranean plastic pollution. NGOs and associations eligible.

Source: https://www.fpa2.org/en/submit-a-project

Funding Details

Funder

Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Funding Goal

Funding for projects addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution — with three main thematic pillars: climate change and its effects, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, and ocean and water resource protection. The Foundation funds conservation projects worldwide, with special focus on the Mediterranean, Polar regions, and developing country contexts. Key initiatives include BeMed (Beyond Plastic Med) for Mediterranean plastic pollution, MedFund for Mediterranean MPAs, and Coral Reef restoration.

Funding Amount

Varies by project; grants typically range from tens of thousands to over EUR 100,000. No publicly stated cap.

Deadline

Annual, typically autumn (2025 call closed; next call expected autumn 2026) (periodic)

How to Apply

Annual call for project proposals submitted via the Foundation's online portal at fpa2.org/en/submit-a-project. The 2025 session is now closed. Applicants notified by 31 March 2026 at the latest. An additional specific RFP was open in 2025 for OACIS (ocean alkalinity enhancement research).

Target Region

Global; particular emphasis on Mediterranean, Polar regions, Africa, and island nations

Contact

Villa Girasole, 16 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco. info@fpa2.org

Last Checked

2026-04-21 05:29

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a non-profit organisation (NGO, research institute, association)

Project Scope

• Project must address at least one of the three Foundation pillars: climate, biodiversity, or ocean/water
• Project must demonstrate measurable conservation outcomes
• Mediterranean plastic pollution projects may receive enhanced consideration via BeMed initiative

Required Documents

• Applications submitted via fpa2.org online portal during the annual call window

Constraints

• Annual call typically opens in autumn; 2025 call is now closed
• Applicants informed of outcomes by 31 March following submission

Summary

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is a philanthropic organisation established in 2006 by the Sovereign Prince of Monaco to address the major environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and water/ocean resource protection. It runs an annual call for project proposals open to non-profit organisations and research institutions worldwide. Thematically, the Foundation's three pillars are: (1) climate change and its effects — including carbon reduction, energy transition, and climate adaptation; (2) biodiversity and ecosystem conservation — including species protection, forest conservation, and ecosystem restoration; (3) ocean and water resources — including marine pollution, MPA establishment, and sustainable ocean use. Marine plastic pollution is a specific focus area, embodied in the Foundation's BeMed (Beyond Plastic Med) initiative targeting Mediterranean plastic pollution. Eligible activities span a wide range: field conservation projects, research, capacity building, advocacy, and awareness campaigns. The Foundation favours projects with measurable outcomes and clear conservation impact. Projects across all ecosystems — marine, coastal, terrestrial, polar — are funded. Geographically, the programme is global but with notable emphasis on the Mediterranean region (via BeMed, MedFund, Pelagos Initiative), Polar regions (The Polar Initiative), Africa, and island nations. The Foundation's Monaco base and Prince Albert's personal commitment to ocean and Arctic conservation are reflected in the programme's geographic priorities. Eligible applicants are non-profit organisations (NGOs, research institutes, associations, foundations). Partnerships and consortia are welcomed. The Foundation does not publicly state minimum organisation size or minimum budget requirements. Projects are assessed by a Scientific and Technical Committee. Funding amounts vary by project. No fixed cap is publicly stated for the general call. The Foundation has funded projects across a wide range from smaller national projects to multi-year international programmes. Typical grant sizes for the annual call range from EUR 30,000 to over EUR 150,000 based on past grants reviewed publicly.

Historical Context

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation was established in 2006 by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. It funds environmental conservation projects globally across its three pillars. The Foundation hosts multiple strategic initiatives including BeMed (Beyond Plastic Med — focusing on Mediterranean plastic pollution), MedFund, Pelagos Initiative, Monk Seal Alliance, and Global Fund for Coral Reefs. Annual calls for proposals have been running since the Foundation's inception. The BeMed initiative specifically targets plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.

Why it was added

grant-scan-list10-2026-03-14

Sources

• https://www.fpa2.org/en/submit-a-project
• https://www.fpa2.org/en/projects

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