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Ocean Mission: Resilient Coasts, Rivers and Islands

Funds €8–8.925M projects that make Europe’s coasts, rivers, waterfront cities and islands safer and more resilient to climate change.

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Coasts, rivers, waterfront cities and islands are exposed to floods, erosion, sea-level rise, drought, pollution and biodiversity loss. This topic funds practical Mission Ocean and Waters projects that help those places adapt while restoring the ecological functions that protect communities.

Each project chooses one basin or Mission lighthouse — Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean, Baltic and Nort

Testing and demonstrating integrated solutions for climate resilience in one Mission basin, covering riparian and coastal areas, waterfront cities and islands. Projects must run at least six demonstrations in at least three basin countries, monitor ecological and societal outcomes, empower public authorities and citizens, create replication and scale-up plans, engage at least five associated regions, and support biodiversity and water resilience.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.21 Sept 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€35.7M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-MISS-2027-03-OCEAN-01Source: ec.europa.eu