FERRO Open Call for Associated Regions
This grant funds EU local/regional authorities to implement innovative, sustainable nutrient recovery and lake restoration solutions using FERRO project methods over two years.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
European Commission has archived this opportunity.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 30, 2025: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to €100,000 per project; 3 projects funded; total available €300,000; 24-month project duration.
Summary: Supports local/regional authorities in EU/associated countries to implement innovative, sustainable nutrient recovery and lake restoration solutions.
Key Information: Only one application per lake/catchment; strict eligibility by country and authority type.
Description
This grant supports local or regional authorities in eligible European countries to develop and implement two-year action plans for restoring natural lake ecosystems by adapting FERRO project solutions for nutrient removal, recovery, and reuse. The aim is to address eutrophication through integrated, sustainable approaches, leveraging remote sensing, stakeholder engagement, and practical demonstration activities. Selected projects will benefit from knowledge exchange with FERRO demonstration sites, support in action plan development, and access to a European network focused on circular nutrient management and biodiversity restoration.
