TASC RestoreMed is currently accepting applications for its Communities Led Actions Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The European Union’s Community-Led Actions (CLA) programme provides major funding for Mediterranean-based projects focused on environmental protection, pollution prevention, and sustainable blue economy development. This initiative supports collaborative, cross-sector solutions that strengthen ecosystem health and drive long-term sustainability across the region.
Grant Amounts
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
Payment Structure
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)
Personnel
Goods and services
Equipment
Travel
Subcontracting
Communication and dissemination activities
Eligible applicants must be based in EU Member States or Associated Countries operating in the Mediterranean basin. They 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
Form a consortium of at least two eligible legal entities.
Select one primary Pillar that fits your project’s objectives.
Define the problem statement and explain why it is relevant to the Mediterranean context.
Develop a clear methodology, including work packages and milestone steps.
Outline expected outcomes and measurable impacts.
Prepare a detailed budget, respecting the lump-sum format.
Compile documentation (legal forms, declarations, sanction compliance).
Submit the proposal in English through the EU funding portal before the deadline.
Apply for TASC RestoreMed Communities Led Actions Grant Program