Danube river basin lighthouse – Protection and restoration of wetlands, flood plains, coastal wetlands and salt marshes and their biodiversity

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This program, part of the Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030', focuses on the large-scale protection and restoration of critical wetland ecosystems across the Danube river basin. It aims to reverse environmental degradation, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen resilience against climate impacts through innovative, nature-based solutions. The initiative seeks to foster sustainable economic development and community involvement.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for entities seeking funding, detailing the types of applicants, the required geographical focus of projects, and the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on specific thematic areas, innovative solutions, and the typical developmental stages of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available, including the types of funding instruments, the allocated budget for this topic, and the financial limits for cascade funding.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must meet, covering various aspects from application requirements to operational provisions and budget stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application process, detailing the submission steps and the evaluation procedures for selecting successful proposals and awarding funding.

This section identifies the foundational legal and strategic documents that authorize and govern the 'Danube river basin lighthouse' funding program, positioning it within the broader European Union policy framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

The program targets the Danube river basin area and the Danube river delta, including the adjacent Black Sea area. Demonstration activities must take place in at least three different EU Member States and/or Associated Countries of the Danube river basin. Financial Support to Third Parties for 'associated regions' is specifically for regions in Member States/Associated Countries other than those in the project consortium.

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Water and Waste Management, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Environmental & Climate Protection, Water & Waste Management, Biodiversity & Ecosystems, Local Communities, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Implementation, Scaling, Commercialization, Product Development, Market Introduction, Experimental Development, Applied Research, Basic Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Local business communities, SMEs, investors, local actors, European Volunteer Corps, Mission Citizen Assemblies, associated regions

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