Funding Programs 240 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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210 11th Hour Racing (210)
Foundation Grant Global Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
International Enriched – Typical grants range from $40,000 to $150,000 USD, average $75,000. First-time grants to new organizations are generally smaller. Rolling basis 2026-05-07 08:01Enriched
201 Whitley Fund for Nature (Whitley Awards) (201)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Prize Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation
International Enriched – Whitley Awards: GBP 40,000 to GBP 100,000 per award. Continuation Funding: GBP 1.2 million distributed to 16 conservationists in 2025 round. Whitley Gold Award: amount unspecified, for exceptional previous winners. Annual, applications typically open in autumn for the following spring ceremony; 2026 round now closed (ceremony held 29 April 2026) 2026-05-07 08:07Enriched
196 The Ocean Foundation Grantmaking (196)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Education Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
International Enriched – Average grant approximately $10,000; multi-year giving supported where possible. Indirect costs capped at 15% of project budget. Total grantmaking in FY2022: $1,199,832 to 59 organizations. Rolling basis (Letters of Inquiry reviewed quarterly; full proposals by invitation only) 2026-05-07 08:06Enriched
190 Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) - Oceans Stream (190)
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Global Aquaculture Blue Economy Marine Conservation
International Enriched – No fees charged, no equity taken. Value provided through mentorship, network access, and structured objective-setting sessions. Annual, sessions run September to June; application timing varies each cohort 2026-05-07 08:06Enriched
178 Global Ocean Innovation Challenge (TNC/Newlab) (178)
Foundation Grant Southeast Asia Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Research
International Enriched – Not specified — challenge with pilot funding for selected technology solutions Phase 1 through early 2026; Phase 2 field pilots throughout 2026 2026-05-07 08:18Enriched
176 Experiment.com Ocean Solutions Fund (176)
For Researchers Philanthropic Network Grant Global Biodiversity Coral Reefs Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
International Enriched – Crowdfunded amounts typically $1,000–$10,000 per project, with matching incentives from the fund Rolling basis 2026-05-07 08:17Enriched
173 The Earthshot Prize (173)
Foundation Prize Global Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Waste Management
International Enriched – £1 million per winner (5 winners per year) Annual, typically awards ceremony in November 2026-05-07 08:15Enriched
165 Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2021-2027 (165)
Government Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – ERDF co-financing; project budgets vary by call and priority 3rd call for projects: recently concluded with approved projects; upcoming calls TBD 2026-05-07 08:28Enriched
164 Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) (164)
Multilateral Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
EU Enriched – 3rd joint transnational call total budget approximately EUR 43.5 million across 38 funding organisations from 28 countries; rolling TA call provides access to ~50 research infrastructures 3rd Joint Transnational Call: launched September 2025; Rolling TA Call: open February 20, 2026 to February 29, 2028 (evaluated every 4 months) 2026-05-07 08:28Enriched
159 EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 / 2021-2028 (159)
Government Grant Global Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – Total EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021: EUR 3.3 billion across 15 countries; 2021-2028 allocation varies by country; individual programme amounts set at national level Rolling — each beneficiary country has its own programme timeline and call schedule 2026-05-07 08:27Enriched
157 Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic) (157)
Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – ERDF co-financing; programme has both regular and smaller project tracks Periodic calls for applications; check interregaurora.eu/projects/calls-for-applications/ for open calls 2026-05-07 08:26Enriched
156 Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 (156)
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – ERDF co-financing; programme offers both regular and small-scale project tracks 5th call for project proposals recently selected; call calendar at centralbaltic.eu/for-applicants/call-calendar/ 2026-05-07 08:25Enriched
155 Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 (155)
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Waste Management
EU Enriched – ERDF co-financing available; typical project budgets vary by call and measure 6th call for proposals announced (forthcoming); 5th call recently concluded 2026-05-07 08:25Enriched
154 Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 (154)
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
EU Enriched – Varies by call and project type; ERDF co-financing typically 75-80% of eligible costs Rolling, with periodic calls for project proposals 2026-05-07 08:24Enriched
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
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
101 Blue Planet Fund (Defra) (101)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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
93 UKRI / Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - Marine Programs (93)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
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
91 Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - Natural World / Marine Grants (91)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
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
88 Adaptation Fund - Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Adaptation (88)
Multilateral Grant Africa Global India Southeast Asia Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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
85 Darwin Initiative (85)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Biodiversity Capacity Building Marine Conservation
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
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
61 UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (61)
Multilateral Grant Global Capacity Building Marine Conservation Research
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
48 Waitt Foundation - Rapid Ocean Conservation (ROC) Grants (48)
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas
US Foundation Enriched – Grants up to $20,000 USD per project Rolling basis 2026-05-07 09:02Enriched
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