Funding Programs 40 results

Status Enriched New Irrelevant Expired
Source EU Federal (DE) Schleswig-Holstein Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony Foundation Private US Foundation UK Nordic UN / Multilateral Corporate Impact Investor Philanthropic Network International
Relevance ≥70% ≥50% ≥30%
Topic Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
Mechanism Accelerator Blended Finance Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Prize Technical Assistance
Region Africa Arctic Baltic Sea Global India Mediterranean Nordic / Denmark North Sea Southeast Asia
Audience For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers For Startups
Funder-type Corporate Family Office Foundation Government Impact Investor Multilateral Philanthropic Network Research Council
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# Program Source Status Relevance ▲ Funding Amount Deadline Updated
1 Marine Nature Conservation Fund (Meeresnaturschutzfonds) (1)
Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Foundation Enriched – Approx. 10 million EUR annually (total annual budget for the fund) Rolling basis 2026-04-20 13:38Enriched
4 State Programme Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021-2027 (Schleswig-Holstein) (4)
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
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
7 European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) (7)
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
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)
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Global North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Pollution Research
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
13 BINGO! Environmental Foundation Lower Saxony (13)
For NGOs Foundation Grant North Sea Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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
15 Velux Foundations - Healthy Marine Environment in Danish Sea Areas (15)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
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)
Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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
45 Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme (ELSP) (45)
For NGOs Foundation Grant North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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
81 EU Blue Partnership for Sustainable Blue Economy (81)
Government Grant Baltic Sea Mediterranean North Sea Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
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
122 EU Blue Partnership - Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors (122)
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Global North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research
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
153 Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 (153)
For NGOs Government Multilateral Grant North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – Total programme budget of €158 million (2021-2027); programme provides 60% co-funding of total project budget (50% for Norwegian partners). Individual project budgets vary. Call 6 is currently open (deadline not specified on page; rolling within Call 6 period) 2026-05-07 08:34Enriched
158 Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027 (158)
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection
EU Enriched – Total programme budget EUR 93.8 million for 2021-2027; ERDF co-financing; individual project amounts vary November 2025 application deadline was likely the last in 2021-2027 period — funds expected to be fully committed 2026-05-07 08:26Enriched
228 Schleswig-Holstein Coastal Protection Funding Directive (LKN.SH) (228)
Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Coastal Protection
Schleswig-Holstein Enriched – Variable; funded under the German Joint Task for Improvement of Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection (GAK). Co-financing rates vary by project type. Rolling basis 2026-05-07 07:52Enriched
232 NLWKN Lower Saxony Coastal and Island Protection Funding Program (232)
Government Grant North Sea Coastal Protection
Lower Saxony Enriched – Funded under the federal GAK (Joint Task for Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection) co-financing framework; specific rates vary by project type and location. Rolling basis 2026-05-07 07:53Enriched
236 Lower Saxony Funding for Projects in Transitional and Coastal Waters (Foerderdatenbank) (236)
Government Grant North Sea Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
Lower Saxony Enriched – Up to 90% of eligible costs as a non-repayable grant; up to 100% for projects of overriding state interest or in state ownership. Rolling basis 2026-05-07 07:54Enriched
258 BlueActionBANOS - Baltic and North Sea Ocean Restoration (258)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Nordic Enriched – EUR 200,000 to EUR 2 million per action. Maximum EUR 500,000 to any single entity within a consortium. 2026-05-29 2026-05-07 07:40Enriched
270 VELUX Foundation - Environment and Sustainability in Danish Sea Areas (270)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Nordic Enriched – DKK 3 million to DKK 10 million per project (approx. EUR 400,000 to EUR 1,340,000). Total call budget DKK 29 million. 2026-09-15 2026-05-07 07:42Enriched
374 DBU Marine Nature Conservation Fund - North and Baltic Sea Protection (374)
Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
Foundation Enriched – Approximately EUR 10 million annually for the Marine Nature Conservation Fund from 2025 onwards Rolling basis 2026-05-07 07:02Enriched
567 Horizon Europe Mission Ocean: Coastal Resilience to Climate Change (2027) (567)
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Global Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – EUR 8,000,000 to EUR 8,925,000 per project; total call budget EUR 35,700,000 for 4 grants 2027-09-21 2026-05-07 06:17Enriched
568 Horizon Europe Mission Ocean: Blue Forest Ecosystems Protection (2027) (568)
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Global Mediterranean North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
EU Enriched – EUR 3,500,000 to EUR 3,975,000 per project; total call budget EUR 15,900,000 for 4 grants 2027-09-21 2026-05-07 06:18Enriched
582 Interreg North Sea Region Programme - Call 6 (2026) (582)
For NGOs Government Grant North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
EU Enriched – Up to EUR 1 million per project; ERDF co-financing up to 60% for EU partners, 50% for Norway 2027-03-15 2026-05-07 06:12Enriched
1083 Funding opportunities - BlueActionBANOS (1083)
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Nordic Enriched – Community-Led Actions: grants of EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium (max EUR 500,000 per entity). Transition Agendas: up to EUR 100,000 per award. 2026-05-29 2026-05-07 05:01Enriched
1086 BlueActionBANOS Open Call for Community-Led Actions (1086)
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Waste Management
Nordic Enriched – Grants of EUR 200,000 to EUR 2,000,000 per consortium. Maximum EUR 500,000 per single entity within the consortium. 100% funding rate. Paid as lump sum with stages and deliverables defined in an Individual Integrated Project Plan. 2026-05-29 2026-05-07 05:02Enriched
1087 Community-Led Actions Open Call - BlueActionBANOS (1087)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Blue Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
Nordic Enriched – Grants ranging from €200,000 to €2 million per project, with up to 24 months of programme support 2026-05-29 2026-05-07 04:55Enriched
1493 Marine Nature Conservation Fund - Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (1493)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Baltic Sea North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Research
family-office Enriched – Approximately €10 million distributed annually across projects; no per-project cap stated – 2026-03-11 16:40Enriched