Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation funds practical conservation work that directly improves the ecological state of the Baltic Sea, with a strong emphasis on habitat restoration, nutrient pollution reduction, marine protected areas, fisheries impact reduction, and river/coastal restoration. It supports a mix of project grants, legal action, equipment and investment needs, and capacity-building assistance, making it a flexible funder for NGOs and conservation organizations working across the Baltic Sea catchment. The foundation also appears to value organizational strength and implementation capacity, as shown by its grant-writing support, zero-interest loans, scholarship support, and a substantial multi-year operating grant for an NGO in the Southeast Baltic region.
Mixed funding model: project-based grants, small planning/grant-writing awards, one-off equipment or investment support, legal-action funding, zero-interest bridge loans, and occasional targeted capacity/operating grants. Most support is region-specific and mission-aligned, with some opportunities reimbursed after expenses and at least one larger multi-year grant (€150,000 over three years) for a single NGO.
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Ornithological Society, Vilnius | 250.000 € | 2019 | Hochmoorrenaturierung in Litauen |
| Åbo Akademi | 230.000 € | 2019 | Åland Islands MPA network |
| Åbo Akademi Finland | 230.000 € | 2019 | Schaffung neuer Meeresschutzgebiete rund um die Åland-Inseln |
| CCB | 191.485 € | 2019 | Return Salmon |
| Salmon Diary | 150.000 € |
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| 2019 |
| Preserving Atlantic Salmon |
| Kotkaklubi (Eagle Club), Estland | 148.500 € | 2019 | Schaffung neuer Meeresschutzgebiete rund um die Åland-Inseln |
| Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC) | 99.100 € | 2019 | Hochmoorrenaturierung in Litauen |
| IPO Clean Games | 31.493 € | 2019 | BalticCleanCup |
| Hel Marine Station | 30.000 € | 2019 | Marine Mammals |
Lithuanian Ornithological Society, Vilnius
250.000 €Hochmoorrenaturierung in Litauen
Åbo Akademi
230.000 ہland Islands MPA network
Åbo Akademi Finland
230.000 €Schaffung neuer Meeresschutzgebiete rund um die Åland-Inseln
CCB
191.485 €Return Salmon
Salmon Diary
150.000 €Preserving Atlantic Salmon
Kotkaklubi (Eagle Club), Estland
148.500 €Schaffung neuer Meeresschutzgebiete rund um die Åland-Inseln
Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (FANC)
99.100 €Hochmoorrenaturierung in Litauen
IPO Clean Games
31.493 €BalticCleanCup
Hel Marine Station
30.000 €Marine Mammals
Check the specific program guidelines carefully, since application rules vary by grant type; some opportunities use forms and assessment, while others are reimbursement-based or deadline-driven. For 2026 Southeast Baltic Capacity Grant, applications close 30 April 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CEST and are limited to NGOs based in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, or the Ukrainian Baltic Sea catchment. Strong proposals should show a clear, direct benefit to the Baltic Sea ecosystem and fit the program’s geographic and thematic priorities.
Current and upcoming funding from Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests must relate to legal action that benefits the Baltic Sea and have a reasonable chance of success.
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline stated.
Who can apply: NGOs/non-profits based in one of the countries in the Baltic Sea catchment; governmental authorities conducting activities beyond legal obligations; universities and research institutions for work with a concrete contribution to a conservation effort. Private individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. Commercial activities are not eligible for grants.
Deadline: Rolling; individual assessments can take up to 2 months. No fixed deadline stated for standard project grants.
Who can apply: The expense must fit BaltCF funding priorities. If it is an add-on to an existing project, the existing project plan and budget should be included.
Deadline: Rolling.
Who can apply: Applicants must fit BaltCF's general eligibility rules and the proposed work must contribute to the Baltic Sea mission.
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline stated.
Who can apply: General BaltCF eligibility applies. Requests must fit funding priorities and, if they are add-ons, should include the existing project plan and budget.
Deadline: Rolling; requests are reviewed within 2 months.
Who can apply: NGOs/non-profits based in one of the countries in the Baltic Sea catchment; governmental authorities conducting activities beyond their legal obligations; universities and research institutions for work with a concrete contribution to a conservation effort. Private individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for grants; commercial activities are not eligible for grants.
Deadline: Rolling; concept note assessments can take up to 2 months.
Who can apply: NGOs/non-profits based in one of the countries in the Baltic Sea catchment; governmental authorities conducting activities beyond their legal obligations; universities and research institutions for work with a concrete contribution to a conservation effort. Private individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for grants. Commercial activities are not eligible for grants, though commercial investment may be possible.
Who can apply: Expenses must fit BaltCF funding priorities and be related to activities that help the Baltic Sea. If the request is an add-on to an existing project, the existing project plan and budget must be included.
Deadline: Rolling / no fixed deadline stated.
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