Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe funding program, titled 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports', targets the crucial restoration of marine and freshwater ecosystems in urban coastal and riparian zones. It uniquely emphasizes direct engagement with waterfront cities and their ports, fostering transformative, innovative, and systemic solutions to achieve the Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' objectives. The program aims to accelerate progress towards biodiversity protection, pollution elimination, and a carbon-neutral blue economy.

Who is Funded

This section provides comprehensive details on the eligibility criteria for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, outlining who can apply, the geographical scope of eligible projects, and the overarching objectives that guide the funding initiatives. The program aims to support a broad range of legal entities across various EU regions in their efforts to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program. It outlines the specific sectors and stages of innovation that the program aims to support, contributing to the broader objectives of marine and freshwater ecosystem restoration and sustainable blue economy development.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial support available through the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, detailing the type of financial instruments used, the maximum funding amounts per project, and the overarching duration of the broader mission under which these projects are funded.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program. These provisions ensure compliance with ethical standards, collaborative structures, and effective resource management.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the step-by-step application process for the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' program, from submission requirements to the evaluation and selection procedures. It provides clarity on how applications are processed and how funding decisions are made.

This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that establish and govern the 'Restoring Ocean and Waters in waterfront Cities and their Ports' funding program, clarifying its mandate and the key regulations that shape its operation. These legal bases ensure the program's legitimacy and adherence to broader EU policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

15,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

24.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU's seas and waters, including the EU Outermost Regions, coastal and inland cities and their ports in the Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, and Danube River basin (including Black Sea).

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Renewable Energy, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

waterfront cities and their ports, public bodies managing waterfront cities and port authorities

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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