Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse - restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems and increased climate resilience

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This EU funding program, part of Horizon Europe's Mission: Ocean, seas and waters, focuses on the critical restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems while enhancing climate resilience in the Atlantic and Arctic basins. It aims to develop and demonstrate large-scale, innovative, and nature-based solutions, emphasizing deep cooperation and strong community involvement to address pressing environmental challenges.

Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants, Geographic Scope, and Program Objectives

This section provides comprehensive details on who can apply for the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse funding, including specific types of organizations, the required geographic scope for project activities, and the overarching objectives aimed at restoring vital marine and coastal ecosystems.

What is Funded: Project Types, Sectors, and Development Stages

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding under the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse initiative, detailing the specific sectors, permissible costs, and the expected maturity level of supported innovations in marine and coastal restoration.

Type and Scope of Funding for Marine and Coastal Restoration

This section provides essential information on the financial mechanisms of the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse program, detailing the type of financial support available, the maximum funding amounts for specific components, and the expected project durations.

Conditions and Requirements for Atlantic & Arctic Funding

This section outlines the crucial conditions and requirements for applicants to the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse program, covering application and collaboration rules, financial stipulations, and other key provisions vital for successful participation.

Application Procedure: Submission and Evaluation

This section details the step-by-step application process for the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse program, explaining how proposals are submitted, the evaluation criteria, and the notification of award decisions.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the Atlantic and Arctic basin lighthouse funding program, identifying its primary authorization and key overarching regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

17,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Atlantic and Arctic basin (demonstration activities in at least 3 countries within this basin), including EU Outermost Regions. 'Associated regions' for financial support can be in Member States/Associated Countries other than those in the project consortium. Greenland is treated like Denmark for eligibility.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Marine and coastal communities, local authorities, research institutions

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission (under Horizon Europe)

Additional Partners:

Joint Research Centre (JRC)

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