Deadline Date: May 27, 2026
The European Union is offering funding opportunities through the Transition Agenda Development (TA) initiative, targeting projects that advance sustainable practices, environmental protection, and governance in the Mediterranean basin.
Applicants are required to select a single primary Pillar for their project’s focus, and the entire proposal—including the project’s challenge, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes—must be explicitly designed to achieve the goals of the chosen Pillar. Pillar #1 focuses on protecting and restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity, Pillar #2 aims to prevent and eliminate pollution of oceans, seas, and waters, and Pillar #3 supports the creation of a sustainable, carbon-neutral, and circular blue economy.
Grants will be awarded as lump sums to cover personnel and direct costs such as goods and services, equipment, travel, subcontracting, and dissemination activities. Payments will be made in installments tied to project milestones and deliverables to ensure progress and accountability.
A total of €1 million is available under this call, with funding of up to €100,000 per project and a maximum of €100,000 per third party. At least ten projects will be funded, each running for up to 12 months. This program is designed to engage communities of actors within EU Member States or Associated Countries, focusing on entities that are established in these regions and active in the Mediterranean basin. All activities must take place within the Mediterranean region, and applications must be submitted in English, complying with EU sanctions and restrictive measures.
Eligible applicants include regional and local authorities, NGOs, associations, research and education institutions, and companies, including SMEs, operating in the eligible geographical areas. Each organisation may submit only one proposal per call. Projects can be implemented by individual legal entities or consortia of up to two entities representing a Mission community.
Targeted TA beneficiaries are typically organisations involved in policy, governance, and stakeholder coordination. These include regional and local authorities, NGOs focused on policy advocacy, research institutions conducting legal harmonisation studies, and associations developing multi-stakeholder dialogue frameworks. All projects must include at least one partner from a Mediterranean country, ensuring regional relevance and impact.
This initiative provides a strategic opportunity for Mediterranean-based organisations to influence policy, strengthen governance, and implement sustainable solutions that support the ecological, economic, and social development of the region.
For more information, visit TASC-RestoreMed.
