Mediterranean sea basin lighthouse – coordination activities

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This EU funding program, part of the Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our Ocean, seas and waters by 2030', focuses on coordination activities within the Mediterranean Sea Basin Lighthouse. Its main purpose is to establish and support an effective governance structure, foster innovation, and raise awareness to achieve a healthy and sustainable Mediterranean marine environment.

Who is Funded by the Mediterranean Sea Basin Lighthouse Program

This program targets a broad range of public and private entities, including civil society organizations and citizens, to coordinate efforts for the restoration and protection of the Mediterranean Sea basin. The overarching objective is to achieve the ambitious goals of the EU Mission for Ocean, Seas and Waters by 2030, focusing on ecosystem health, pollution elimination, and a sustainable blue economy.

What is Funded for Mediterranean Sea Coordination

This program funds coordination and support actions aimed at structuring and strengthening the Mediterranean Sea basin innovation ecosystem, particularly focusing on environmental protection and sustainable blue economy. It emphasizes collaboration, knowledge transfer, and citizen engagement.

Type and Scope of Funding for Coordination Activities

This program provides grant funding under the Horizon Europe framework, with a specific budget allocated for coordination activities in the Mediterranean Sea Basin Lighthouse.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Applicants must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions and specific requirements related to coordination and collaboration within the Mediterranean Sea Basin Lighthouse initiative.

Application Procedure

The application process involves a single-stage submission, followed by an evaluation based on specified criteria, with results communicated in due course.

This program is established and governed by the legal framework of Horizon Europe, alongside specific EU decisions and regulations related to the Mission "Restore our Ocean, seas and waters by 2030."

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 € (for 2021)

Deadline

Deadline:

12.04.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2030

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Mediterranean sea basin

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Water and Waste Management, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Marine ecosystems, citizens, public and private organizations, SMEs, civil society organizations, local communities.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Policy Development, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Mission secretariat

Additional Partners:

Union for Mediterranean, BlueMed initiative, UNEP-MAP, EUSAIR macroregional strategy

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