Danube river basin lighthouse – restoration of fresh and transitional water ecosystems
The Danube river basin lighthouse initiative, under Horizon Europe's Mission 'Restore our Ocean, seas and waters by 2030', focuses on restoring freshwater and transitional water ecosystems within the Danube basin. This program aims to achieve significant ecological improvements through innovative demonstration activities and foster sustainable socio-economic benefits for local communities. Projects funded under this call contribute to ambitious EU environmental targets for river restoration, biodiversity protection, and pollution reduction by 2030.
Who is Funded by the Danube River Basin Lighthouse Program?
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical focus of the funding, and the overarching goals the program aims to achieve. It specifies who can apply, where the project activities should take place, and the strategic objectives of the initiative.
What Projects and Activities are Funded?
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifying the thematic areas of focus, the developmental stages of supported innovations, and general information regarding eligible and excluded costs.
Type and Scope of Funding for Ecosystem Restoration
This section describes the nature of the financial support offered, including the types of funding instruments, the amounts available, and the expected duration of funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements for Danube Restoration Initiatives
This section outlines the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers consortium formation, financial stipulations, and other key provisions.
Application Procedure and Selection Process
This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting proposals and the evaluation process that leads to funding decisions. It includes details on how applications are assessed and where to find relevant guidance.
Legal Basis and Governing Frameworks
This section identifies the fundamental legal instruments and policy frameworks that underpin and govern the Danube river basin lighthouse funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational parameters.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
100,000 €
Allocated Budget:
17,000,000 €
Deadline:
12.04.2022
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Danube river basin (including the Danube river, its delta, and its main tributaries), and 'associated regions' within the Danube river basin and Black Sea. Demonstration activities must occur in at least three different countries of the Danube river basin. 'Associated regions' must be located in Member States/Associated Countries other than those part of the project consortium.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Social Enterprises
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
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