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

September 24, 2025 (single-stage)

€3,000,000–€3,550,000 per project (4 grants expected; lump sum)

Supports coordination and upscaling of innovative solutions in European sea and river basins to achieve Mission Ocean and Waters objectives through strengthened governance and stakeholder engagement.

--- ## Description This grant supports coordination and support actions to enhance the 'lighthouse' basin approach under the Horizon Europe Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030." The focus is on consolidating and expanding the impact of four major basin-scale 'lighthouses'—the Atlantic-Arctic, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic-North Sea, and Danube River-Black Sea basins. Projects should facilitate the replication and upscaling of innovative solutions, strengthen governance and cooperation, mobilize funding, and increase stakeholder and citizen engagement. Actions must align with Mission objectives and contribute to the regional implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: May 7, 2025 - Application deadline: September 24, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time (single-stage submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for this topic: €14,200,000 - Expected EU contribution per project: €3,000,000 to €3,550,000 (lump sum) - Indicative number of grants: 4 --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (public or private) from eligible countries, including EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they provide their own funding (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Proposals must bring together complementary organizations and networks to address the objectives at the basin level. - Proposals must cover all required activities as outlined in the call text. - See detailed admissibility and eligibility criteria in [Annexes A, B, and C](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) of the Horizon Europe Work Programme. --- ## Application Process - Submission is through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage application process. - Proposals must use the standard application forms for Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA). - Review the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for guidance on submission, evaluation, and grant management. - Evaluation will ensure a balanced portfolio across the four sea/river basins; at least the highest-ranked proposal from each basin will be funded if thresholds are met. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must align with the Mission's timeline, targeting deployment and upscaling by 2030. - Proposals are expected to build on previous Mission activities (e.g., Prep4Blue, BlueMissionAA, BlueMissionMed, BlueMissionBANOS, EcoDaLLi). - Activities must include support for replication/upscaling of solutions, stakeholder engagement, governance strengthening, and funding mobilization. - Eligible costs are funded as a lump sum under Horizon Europe rules. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-03-OCEAN-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (2025)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Mission Ocean & Waters](https://ec.europa.eu/info/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/missions-horizon-europe/restore-our-ocean-and-waters_en) - [Partner Search](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Mission Lighthouses coordination and support activities

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