BlueActionBANOS - Ocean Restoration Funding (Baltic/North Sea)

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Recurring funding opportunities for community-led initiatives and transition agendas in ocean restoration across the Baltic and North Sea region.

Source: https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/

Funding Details

Funder: BlueActionBANOS (EU Horizon Europe Mission Ocean and Waters — funded project grant agreement 101217604, administered by Submariner Network / FoodBioCluster)
Funding Goal: Supporting community-led initiatives and transition agendas that restore marine and coastal ecosystems, tackle pollution, and advance sustainable blue economy solutions in the Baltic and North Sea region. Also funds strategic regional action plans guiding sustainability transitions.
Funding Amount: Community-Led Actions: €200,000 to €2 million (up to 24 months). Transition Agendas: up to €100,000 (up to 18 months). A total of 3 calls are planned over the 4-year project period (Sept 2025 – Aug 2029). (200.000 € – 2.000.000 €)
Deadline: 2026-03-16 (Fixed)
How to Apply: Two-step process: (1) Compulsory Project Idea Form (PIF) submission via getonepass.eu/applications/bab/start and individual consultations; (2) Submission of full proposal. Contact: BAB_helpdesk@fundingbox.com. Coordinator: Sarah Tamulski at st@submariner-network.eu
Target Region: Baltic Sea and North Sea basin countries (BANOS region)
Contact: BAB_helpdesk@fundingbox.com; Project Coordinator Sarah Tamulski: st@submariner-network.eu; Communication Manager Anni Simonsen: asi@foodbiocluster.dk
Official Page: https://www.blueactionbanos.eu/open-calls/funding-opportunities/
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 14:10

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant(s) must be registered in Baltic and North Sea basin (BANOS) countries
Community-Led Actions require a consortium of 2 to 12 entities
Transition Agendas allow individual entities or consortia of up to 3 entities

Project Scope

Project must address EU Mission Ocean and Waters objectives for Baltic/North Sea

Required Documents

Mandatory Project Idea Form (PIF) submission before full proposal
Full proposal required after PIF shortlisting

Constraints

Community-Led Actions: max €2 million, max 24 months
Transition Agendas: max €100,000, max 18 months
Deadline 16 March 2026 (17:00 CET) for current open call

Summary

BlueActionBANOS is a Horizon Europe-funded programme (EU grant agreement 101217604) running from September 2025 to August 2029, administered by the Submariner Network and FoodBioCluster. It implements the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters' for the Baltic and North Sea lighthouse area by empowering community-led transitions toward ocean restoration and sustainable blue economies. The programme offers two types of financial support. Community-Led Action Grants range from €200,000 to €2 million for projects lasting up to 24 months. These grants support action-oriented projects tackling pollution, restoring marine and coastal ecosystems, or advancing sustainable blue economy solutions. Eligible applicants are consortia of 2 to 12 entities registered in Baltic and North Sea basin (BANOS) countries. Transition Agenda Grants provide up to €100,000 per award for up to 18 months. These support the development of regional strategic action plans guiding local sustainability, marine or freshwater ecosystem restoration, decarbonisation, and climate adaptation pathways. Eligible applicants are individual entities or consortia of up to 3 entities registered in BANOS countries. The current first call has a deadline of 16 March 2026 (17:00 CET) for both grant types. Applications are submitted via a two-step process: first a Project Idea Form (PIF) via the OnePass platform, followed by a full proposal for shortlisted applicants. A total of 3 calls are planned during the programme period. In addition to grants, BlueActionBANOS provides technical assistance (expert advice on project scope and methodology), knowledge-sharing and networking through the BlueBioMatch hub, webinars, and peer exchanges. The programme explicitly targets ports, islands, cities, aquaculture producers, and local community groups across the BANOS region.

Historical Context

BlueActionBANOS is a Horizon Europe funded project (grant agreement 101217604, Sept 2025–Aug 2029) implementing the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters'. The programme plans 3 calls in total: 1 Community-Led Action call and 2 Transition Agenda calls over the 4-year period.

Why it was added

Baltic/North Sea ocean restoration community funding

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