The EU4Ocean coalition has launched its yearly challenge to make people more aware of how important the ocean is. 2024 Challenge “Be a Blue Citizen: Ocean, Citizenship, and Democracy” aims at connecting what citizens can do to protect the ocean with their roles and responsibilities in a democratic society.

Who can apply

• All members (individuals and organizations) of the different EU4Ocean communities (the EU4Ocean Platform, the Youth4Ocean Forum, and the European Network of Blue Schools). 
• Individuals and organizations that wish to join the Coalition can participate as partners of proposals.

How to Apply

Entrants need to submit proposals focusing on this year’s challenge and having a European perspective.

• Proposals should be done within 12 months and should have a real impact.
• All submissions, including the required documentation, should be in English.

Funding

40 000 € maximum. 3 high-quality and impact-full projects are selected and funded every year.

Deadline: 15 June 2024

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