Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands
This Horizon Europe grant, "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands", is designed to accelerate the restoration, protection, and preservation of marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity on islands. It aims to support islands in testing, deploying, and upscaling innovative and systemic solutions to achieve the Mission 'Restore our Ocean and waters by 2030' objectives, including pollution elimination and fostering a carbon-neutral blue economy, thereby strengthening island communities' climate resilience.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the general eligibility for the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" program, detailing the types of entities and geographical areas that are targeted. The program specifically seeks to engage islands and their public authorities to drive transformative change in their marine and freshwater environments, contributing to the broader European Union objectives for ocean and water restoration.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" program. The focus is on demonstrating and deploying innovative, systemic solutions that contribute directly to the Mission Ocean and Waters objectives for restoration and sustainability on islands.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial support available through the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" program, specifying the type of financial instrument, the funding amount per project, and general aspects of project implementation within the Mission's timeframe.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" funding program. These provisions ensure compliance with European Union regulations and align projects with the overarching goals of the Horizon Europe framework.
Application Procedure
This section guides potential applicants through the process of applying for the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" grant, from preparing and submitting proposals to understanding how evaluation and award decisions are made.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the "Restoring Ocean and Waters on Islands" funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
13,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
13,500,000 €
Deadline:
24.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
At least 6 islands, with at least 2 in each of the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, and Baltic and North Sea basin, within the European Union and Associated Countries. Cooperation with EU Outermost Regions is encouraged.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Renewable Energy, Other
Beneficiaries:
Islands, island communities, public authorities, blue economy stakeholders
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union (Horizon Europe Programme)
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