BlueActionAA opened its Community-Led Pilot Action Call (BAAC‑01), inviting local and regional communities across the Atlantic and Arctic basins to lead innovative, high-impact projects aimed at restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems.
This funding opportunity supports the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, mobilising citizen-led initiatives that contribute to biodiversity protection, pollution reduction, and the development of a sustainable, carbon‑neutral blue economy.
BlueActionAA seeks to empower these groups as agents of long-term environmental impact, helping them transition from innovative ideas to practical restoration solutions.
The scope of the call reflects three overarching EU Mission objectives:
Protect & restore marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
Prevent & eliminate pollution affecting rivers, seas, and coastal areas
Advance a carbon‑neutral and circular sustainable blue economy
Funding Available
The programme will award a minimum of five grants, each ranging from €200,000 to €2 million, enabling communities to address local ecological and socio‑economic challenges.
In addition to financial support, beneficiaries will receive technical assistance and capacity‑building resources, ensuring sound implementation and long‑term sustainability. This includes business planning support, impact assessments, and specialised training programmes.
Who Can Apply?
The call is open to organisations and consortia within:
EU Member States, including outermost regions
Overseas Countries and Territories linked to Member States
Horizon Europe associated countries (as of September 2025)
Eligible applicants must align their proposals with one or more mission objectives and demonstrate clear environmental benefits for the Atlantic or Arctic regions.
Apply here
For a first connection, click here - this link is to create an applicant profile on ESF’s platform, which is compulsory to be able to submit and application.
For subsequent connections, click here. Once you have your profile created, to connect on ESF’s platform. There, they will have access to all the Open Calls currently open on ESF’s platform, and applicants will have to click on “apply” next to the BAAA call