Open opportunities from Open Rivers Programme
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Dam Removal: Grants funding the physical removal of dams and barriers to restore river connectivity and ecosystem…
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This grant funds the physical removal of dams and barriers to restore river connectivity, ecosystem function, and biodiversity. It is open to organizations working on river restoration and environmental conservation projects.
Dam Removal: Pre-Demolition
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This grant funds preparatory and planning work for dam removal projects, including feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement. It is designed for organizations planning to undertake river restoration and ecosystem recovery through dam decommissioning.
Barrier Identification and Prioritisation
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This grant funds research and analysis to identify and prioritize barriers to river connectivity, with the goal of informing strategic dam removal and river restoration efforts. It targets organizations conducting water science and ecological research to support freshwater ecosystem recovery.
Enabling Others to Remove Dams
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This grant supports organisations and individuals in building capacity and expertise to plan and execute dam removal projects, advancing river restoration and ecosystem health. Funding is available to develop skills, knowledge, and institutional capability needed to undertake dam removal work.
Enabling the Dam Removal Movement
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This grant supports systemic and movement-building activities to advance dam removal across Europe, funding advocacy, capacity-building, and organizational work rather than direct infrastructure projects. It targets organizations and coalitions working to shift policy and practice toward river restoration through dam removal.