[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 14, 2025 (Opens) | November 17, 2025, 16:00 Brussels time (Closes)

€500,000 total | Up to €100,000 per project | 41-month project period

Supports innovative sediment management solutions for river systems, focusing on the Danube River Basin and associated regions.

Only local/regional authorities from ‘Associated regions’ are eligible.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is part of the iNNO SED (iNNOvative SEDiment management in the Danube River Basin) project, an EU initiative to address pressing sediment management challenges in large river systems. The call targets innovative approaches to sediment assessment, monitoring, management, and integration of sediment issues into policy and practice. The aim is to fund projects that tackle erosion, sedimentation, pollution, and the broader role of sediments in environmental and economic contexts, particularly within the Danube River Basin and similar large river systems. --- ## Due Dates - Call Opens: September 14, 2025 - Submission Deadline: November 17, 2025, 16:00 (Brussels time) - Evaluation Period: November 2025 – January 2026 - Project Implementation: March 1, 2026 – July 31, 2029 (41 months) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €500,000 - Maximum per project: €100,000 - At least 5 projects will be funded - Project duration: Up to 41 months --- ## Eligibility - Only **local or regional authorities** from ‘Associated regions’ are eligible to apply. - Projects must align with the iNNO SED objectives and focus areas, such as: - Improving sediment management and monitoring - Raising awareness of sediment flow alterations - Enhancing understanding of sediment roles in the environment - Integrating sediment management into national policies - Promoting sediments in the circular economy - Implementing nature-based solutions for sediment flows --- ## Application Process - Download the application form and submit proposals via the iNNO SED portal: [https://innosed.eu/associated-regions](https://innosed.eu/associated-regions) - Single-stage application process. - Proposals are evaluated based on: - Relevance to the iNNO SED project - Fit with project principles - Available resources for implementation - Strength of the local network - Estimated impact of the project --- ## Additional Information - The initiative is part of the Horizon Europe program (HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-02). - The call is managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. - Detailed eligibility and guidelines are available on the [iNNO SED Associated Regions page](https://innosed.eu/associated-regions). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11703?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [iNNO SED Associated Regions – Application & Info](https://innosed.eu/associated-regions) - [European Commission – Funder Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Website | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Financial Support for Third Parties: iNNO SED Open Call for Associated Regions

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