TASC RestoreMed Communities Led Actions Grant Program 2025

Deadline: May 27, 2026

other

up to 24 months (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The TASC RestoreMed Communities Led Actions Grant Program 2025 is now open for applications. This program provides significant funding for Mediterranean-based projects focusing on environmental protection, pollution prevention, and the development of a sustainable blue economy. It aims to foster collaborative, cross-sector solutions that enhance ecosystem health and promote long-term sustainability in the region.

📖 About the Program

The European Union’s Community-Led Actions (CLA) programme supports projects that:

Protect the environment.
Prevent pollution.
Develop a sustainable blue economy.

This initiative encourages collaboration across sectors to strengthen ecosystems and drive sustainability in the Mediterranean basin.

💰 Benefits of the Grant Program

Grant Amounts

Total available budget: €7 million
Funding per project: €200,000–€1.4 million
Maximum funding per third party: €500,000
Minimum funded projects: 5
Project duration: Up to 24 months

Payment Structure

40% pre-financing at the start of the project.
45% interim payment upon milestone validation.
15% final payment after approval of the final report.

Eligible Costs (covered via lump sums)

Personnel
Goods and services
Equipment
Travel
Subcontracting
Communication and dissemination activities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants must be based in EU Member States or Associated Countries operating in the Mediterranean basin. These include:

Regional and local authorities
NGOs and civil society organisations
Research and educational institutions
Companies and SMEs
Associations and multi-stakeholder groups
Ports, marinas, aquaculture actors, and biodiversity-focused organisations

Geographic and Structural Requirements

All activities must take place within the Mediterranean basin.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Organisations must comply with EU sanctions.
Each organisation may submit only one proposal per call.
Proposals must be submitted by consortia of at least two legal entities representing a Mission community.

📝 Application Process

To apply, follow these steps:

Form a consortium of at least two eligible legal entities.
Select one primary Pillar that aligns with your project’s objectives.
Define the problem statement and explain its relevance to the Mediterranean context.
Develop a clear methodology, including work packages and milestone steps.
Outline expected outcomes and measurable impacts.
Prepare a detailed budget, adhering to the lump-sum format.
Compile documentation (legal forms, declarations, sanction compliance).
Submit the proposal in English through the EU funding portal before the deadline.

📅 Application Deadline

27 May, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

For more details, visit the TASC RestoreMed Communities Led Actions Grant Program.

To apply, go to the application portal.

Benefits

Total available budget: €7 million
Funding per project: €200,000–€1.4 million
Maximum per third party: €500,000
Minimum funded projects: 5
Project duration: up to 24 months
40% pre-financing at project start
45% interim payment upon milestone validation
15% final payment after approval of final report
Eligible costs covered via lump sums include:
- Personnel
- Goods and services
- Equipment
- Travel
- Subcontracting
- Communication and dissemination activities

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