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BASS — Sustainable Wetlands

Funds space-enabled wetland and biodiversity projects that strengthen climate adaptation and ecosystem care.

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The BASS Sustainable Wetlands 2026 call is a competitive thematic kick-start opportunity operated by ESA's Business Applications Space Solutions (BASS) programme. It funds six-month feasibility studies for space-enabled services that advance wetland sustainability and biodiversity. ESA co-funds 75% of total activity costs up to a maximum of €75,000 per contract, with total project budgets capped a…

What this grant funds

Space-enabled services for wetland sustainability, covering climate change monitoring, pollution control, biodiversity tracking, water management, carbon sequestration, and sustainable land use.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.25%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: business.esa.int