Healthier Baltic Sea Grant
In context
This call is open to non-profits, local authorities and research institutions and 2 others, at prototype and pilot stage and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Sweden, Finland and Estonia and 5 others.
NEFCO finances projects that improve ecological health of the Baltic Sea by addressing pollution and biodiversity challenges. The fund supports environmental interventions across the Baltic region, with eligibility and award amounts available in the full listing.
About this grant
NEFCO finances small and medium-sized green projects with a focus on scaling up Nordic solutions in global markets. The Healthier Baltic Sea programme supports investments that improve marine environments and climate action, particularly in the Baltic Sea region. NEFCO offers versatile financing options including loans, grants, and results-based financing tailored for both public and private investments. The programme works across the Baltic Sea region to support environmental and climate-positive initiatives, with examples including funding for regenerative farming incentives and energy-efficient modernisation projects.
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Eligibility
Nordic SMEs and companies whose solutions have positive environmental or climate impact are eligible. The programme also supports municipalities and public sector projects in Eastern Europe and other regions focused on climate action and healthier marine environments. Projects should represent green solutions with potential for international scaling.
How it's scored
NEFCO applies investment criteria and a step-by-step assessment cycle to evaluate investments. Applications are assessed based on environmental or climate impact potential and alignment with sustainable development goals. The organisation uses internal assessment frameworks and considers global sustainability frameworks in evaluation.
Key requirements
- ✓Projects must directly improve ecological wellbeing of the Baltic Sea
- ✓Primary focus on pollution reduction and/or biodiversity conservation in the Baltic region
- ✓Eligible organizations typically include public bodies, nonprofits, and enterprises operating in Baltic Sea countries
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- Lykkan · 2026
- Cerealiq · 2026
- Ekoskog · 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Healthier Baltic Sea?
- Eligibility covers organisations in SE, FI, EE, LV, LT, PL and 2 more countries; nonprofit, local-authority, research-institution, sme, large-company. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.
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