How BaltCF funds
Baltic Sea Conservation
BaltCF operates in all countries of the Baltic Sea catchment area, and we support activities contributing to our mission of achieving a functioning Baltic Sea ecosystem.
What we fund
Projects
The classic. We fund conservation and restoration projects that provide a clear benefit for the Baltic Sea ecosystem
Grant writing
We support you if you want to work on a grant application for a larger project.
Isolated expenses
Need equipment for activities that help the Baltic Sea? Or a specific add-on to improve an existing project? We fund one-off expenses even without a project mantle around them.
Litigation
We support legal action that helps the Baltic Sea and has a reasonable chance of success.
Loans
We support NGOs with zero-interest loans for projects funded by programs that do not advance any costs, but apply the reimbursement principle.
Capacity building
We fund participation of one of your members/employees in the Frankfurt Spring School, and help with capacity building within projects.
Who can apply
NGOs/non-profits based in one of the countries in the Baltic Sea catchment.
Governmental authorities that conduct activities beyond their legal obligations.
Universities and research institutions for work that features a concrete contribution to a conservation effort.
BaltCF funding priorities
measures that reduce eutrophication
the conservation or restoration of marine and coastal habitats
the creation, expansion or improvement of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
the reduction of the impact of fishing practices
other improvements for the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
What won’t work
Private individuals and for-profit entities based in one of the countries in the Baltic Sea catchment.
Commercial activities are also not eligible for grants; however, we can invest commercially in companies and commercial projects.
Projects and activities with a focus on research, awareness-raising, lobbying/policy, or education. Those aspects can, however, be part of projects that fall in one of the categories above.
How to apply
Depending on the type of funding, BaltCF applications follow different procedures, which are described below.
For all kinds of funding
Step 1: Check if your project or activity is a fit. Download and read our Funding Guidelines. Check especially if your organisation is eligible for funding, and if your idea is in line with our funding priorities.
Step 2: Talk to us. Schedule a quick call with our project coordinator Kathleen to clear up questions or get tips for the application process.
For projects and legal action
Step 3: Submit a concept note. Download and fill in this one-pager, and send it to
applications@baltcf.org. The assessment can take up to 2 months. If the concept note is approved, you are invited to submit a grant application.
Step 4: Apply for a grant. Read our assessment and improvement requests, then download and fill in the application form and the budget template. Send this to your contact person at BaltCF. The assessment can take up to 2 months.
For grant writing support
Step 3: Use the grant writing support form to apply for this. Fill it in, and send it to applications@baltcf.org. The assessment can take up to 2 months.
Frankfurt Spring School Scholarship
Step 3: Check the special application guidelines for this scholarship, and follow the instructions in there. Send your application to applications@baltcf.org. Note: This funding type has a deadline, which is 31st October for the Frankfurt Spring School that starts in the year after.
For isolated expenses/investments
Step 3: Use the concept note form to describe what expenses you plan, and how they fit into our funding priorities. If it is an add-on to an existing project, include the existing project plan and budget. Send this to applications@baltcf.org. Your request will be reviewed within 2 months.
For loans
Step 3: Use the project concept form to summarize the project for which you need a loan, and the amount you request. Include the application to the funding program you are applying to. Send this to applications@baltcf.org. The assessment can take up to 2 months.
Want to apply for funding?
Please contact us before submitting your concept note.
Our past and current fundees
