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| # | Program | Source | Status | Relevance ▲ | Funding Amount | Deadline | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) (1) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Approx. 10 million EUR annually (total annual budget for the fund) | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:38Enriched | |
| 2 | Federal Programme for Biological Diversity (Bundesprogramm Biologische Vielfalt) (2) | Federal (DE) | Enriched | – | Not specified per project; depends on available budget under programme | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:40Enriched | |
| 3 | Wilderness Fund (Wildnisfonds) (3) | Federal (DE) | Enriched | – | Not publicly specified per project; programme provides financial support from federal budget | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:42Enriched | |
| 4 | State Programme Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 (Schleswig-Holstein) (4) | Schleswig-Holstein | Enriched | – | Approx. 40 million EUR total until 2029 (27.8M EUR from EMFAF + national co-financing from state, federal, and local funds) | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:43Enriched | |
| 5 | Large-Scale Nature Conservation Projects (chance.natur) (5) | Federal (DE) | Enriched | – | Approx. 12.8 million EUR annually (national total for all large-scale nature conservation projects). One of the largest funding lines for nature conservation in Germany. | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:44Enriched | |
| 6 | NGO Support Programme (Verbaendefoerderung BMUV) (6) | Federal (DE) | Enriched | – | Maximum 75,000 EUR per year per project. Total programme budget: 4.45 million EUR annually. Additional funding from proceeds of special postage stamps ("Für den Umweltschutz" series). | 2026-05-01 | 2026-04-20 13:46Enriched | |
| 7 | European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) (7) | EU | Enriched | – | Total budget 6.108 billion EUR for 2021-2027. Managed through both shared management (national programmes) and direct management (CINEA). Individual country allocations set at same percentage as 2014-2020 period. | Rolling basis | 2026-04-20 13:47Enriched | |
| 8 | Horizon Europe - Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters (8) | EU | Enriched | – | Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026/27 includes new 2026 calls for the Ocean Mission. Individual call budgets vary. Typical Horizon Europe project grants range from several hundred thousand to several million EUR. | 2026-09-23 | 2026-04-20 13:48Enriched | |
| 9 | LIFE Programme - Environment and Climate Action (9) | EU | Enriched | – | Total LIFE 2021-2027 budget EUR 5.4 billion. Project-level amounts vary widely by project type: SAPs typically smaller scale; SNaPs and SIPs larger multi-year projects. Operating grants available for non-profit entities. | 2026-09-22 | 2026-05-07 09:18Enriched | |
| 10 | Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 (10) | EU | Enriched | – | ERDF allocations approximately EUR 7.5-12.5M per programme objective. Typical project budgets EUR 1.5-4.5M. ERDF co-financing rate up to 80% of eligible costs. | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 09:18Enriched | |
| 13 | BINGO! Environmental Foundation Lower Saxony (13) | Lower Saxony | Enriched | – | For projects up to EUR 15,000: decided by executive board. Projects EUR 15,000-50,000: decided by Vorstand (board). Projects over EUR 50,000: decided by Umweltrat and Kuratorium (meeting quarterly). Example grant: EUR 37,000 for a coastal project. Larger projects possible for significant nature conservation initiatives. | Periodic | 2026-05-07 09:18Enriched | |
| 14 | DBU General Project Funding (Projektfoerderung) (14) | Foundation | Enriched | – | Typical project grants EUR 100,000-400,000. Co-financing rate: 50% for companies, associations, NGOs, foundations (on cost basis); up to 100% for universities and state-funded institutions (on expenditure basis). Amounts determined individually per project. | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 09:18Enriched | |
| 15 | Velux Foundations - Healthy Marine Environment in Danish Sea Areas (15) | Nordic | Enriched | – | Current call: DKK 3.0-10.0 million per project (approximately EUR 402,000-1,340,000 at current exchange rates). Total call framework: DKK 29 million. Larger budgets must justify coverage of more themes and cross-border collaboration. | 2026-09-15 | 2026-05-07 09:18Enriched | |
| 16 | BlueActionBANOS - Community-Led Actions for Ocean Restoration (16) | Nordic | Enriched | – | Community-Led Actions: EUR 200,000–2,000,000 (consortia), up to EUR 500,000 (individual entities). Transition Agendas: up to EUR 100,000 each. | 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-07 09:08Enriched | |
| 23 | Baltic Conservation Foundation - Funding (23) | Nordic | Enriched | – | Variable; amount depends on project type. Capacity Grant has up to 40% overhead allowed. No standard maximum listed for project grants. | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 09:09Enriched | |
| 45 | Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme (ELSP) (45) | Philanthropic Network | Enriched | – | Landscape and Seascape Restoration Grants typically $1.5M–$5M USD over 5–6 years; Planning Grants 12–18 months; Advancing Restoration Knowledge 1–2 years; Artist Residencies variable | Rolling; open calls publicised when opened — no permanent deadline stated | 2026-05-07 09:02Enriched | |
| 48 | Waitt Foundation - Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants (48) | US Foundation | Enriched | – | Grants up to $20,000 USD per project | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 09:02Enriched | |
| 61 | UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (61) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | No direct cash grants — endorsement provides framework visibility, network access, and enables Programmes to seek funders. Contributions require fully secured budgets. Programme applicants must have at least 5% of total budget secured at submission. | 2026-08-31 | 2026-05-07 08:57Enriched | |
| 81 | EU Blue Partnership for Sustainable Blue Economy (81) | UN / Multilateral | Enriched | – | €43.5 million total for the third joint transnational call; individual project allocations not specified on the page | 2026-06-17 | 2026-05-07 08:49Enriched | |
| 85 | Darwin Initiative (85) | UK | Enriched | – | Innovation: £10,000–£200,000; Capability & Capacity: £50,000–£200,000; Main: £100,000–£800,000; Extra: £800,000–£5,000,000 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-05-07 08:49Enriched | |
| 88 | Adaptation Fund - Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation (88) | International | Enriched | – | Project size varies widely; readiness grants typically up to USD 150,000; regular projects typically USD 5–10 million; large projects up to USD 30+ million. Innovation grants vary by window. | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 08:50Enriched | |
| 91 | Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Natural World / Marine Grants (91) | UK | Enriched | – | £49.3 million total in 2025 grants; individual grants typically 3–5 year unrestricted or core cost grants; no maximum per grant disclosed | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 08:51Enriched | |
| 93 | UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - Marine Programs (93) | UK | Enriched | – | Varies widely by scheme; individual research grants typically £100,000–£3 million; large programmes up to £50 million+ | Rolling basis | 2026-05-07 08:51Enriched | |
| 101 | Blue Planet Fund (Defra) (101) | UK | Enriched | – | Community grants up to £250,000; Partnership grants up to £3 million. Total programme investment up to £60 million. | Annual call; next round expected January 2026 (Round 2 grantees announced, Round 3 not yet open as of May 2026) | 2026-05-07 08:43Enriched | |
| 122 | EU Blue Partnership - Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors (122) | EU | Enriched | – | Total estimated budget approx. EUR 43.5 million pooled across 38 national/regional funding organisations and co-funded by the EU (Horizon Europe). Individual project budgets depend on national regulations and participating funders. | 2026-06-17 | 2026-05-07 08:37Enriched |