Student and school activities for the promotion of education on ‘blue’ sustainability and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe program aims to deeply engage primary and secondary school students and teachers in Europe with 'blue' sustainability, fostering ocean and water literacy. It supports concrete student and school projects that contribute to the ambitious goals of the Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030', including expanding the crucial Network of European Blue Schools.

Who is Funded

This section details the target groups, geographic scope, and overarching objectives of the program, which focuses on empowering primary and secondary school students and teachers in Europe to engage with and promote 'blue' sustainability and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems. The program seeks to increase ocean and water literacy and expand the Network of European Blue Schools.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, focusing on educational initiatives for 'blue' sustainability and marine/freshwater ecosystem protection. Projects are expected to develop innovative solutions and promote ocean literacy, aligning with the Mission's objectives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section clarifies the nature of financial support, including the type of instruments used, the maximum funding available per school, and the overall budget for the topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration rules, budget stipulations, and other key provisions for participation and project execution.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application and selection processes for the program, including details on proposal submission and the evaluation of student and school projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents and governing regulations that authorize and shape the Horizon Europe program, under which this specific funding initiative operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10.000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Primary and secondary schools, students, teachers, youth

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Educational institutions, NGOs, SMEs in EdTech and environmental services, research organizations, and public authorities from across Europe and associated countries have offered expertise for collaboration. Examples include LINK Educational Alliance, Stichting Anatta Foundation, Écocène, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, SYNYO GmbH, and CESIE.

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