PartArt4OW First Call
Participatory Art for Society Engagement with Ocean and Water: engage local communities for protecting and restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity
The PartArt4OW Open Call supports participatory art initiatives that engage local communities in protecting and restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems. It seeks interdisciplinary projects blending art, science, and civic participation to enhance ocean literacy, raise awareness of environmental challenges, and mobilize citizens for action. Priority is given to inclusive projects that involve underrepresented groups and address local societal and ecological issues. Selected participants will join a six-month accelerator with mentoring and training while committing to sustainability and carbon neutrality.
Type of projects to be funded: the programme funds Participatory Art Initiatives (PAIs) that blend art, science, and citizen engagement to promote ocean and water literacy. Projects should aim to increase awareness of marine and freshwater challenges, encourage local community participation, and contribute to the restoration and protection of ocean and water ecosystems.
Sectors / domain:The call focuses on environmental sustainability, marine and freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and ocean literacy.
Individual or consortium: Both individuals and consortia can apply, though preference is given to interdisciplinary and intersectoral collaborations involving organisations from the arts, sciences, civil society, and public bodies.
Specific eligibility requirements:
Applicants must be based in EU Member States or Associated Countries under Horizon Europe.
Individuals, legal entities, and consortia may apply.
Every entity is allowed to participate in only one application, either on its own or as part of a consortium.
Specific topics or challenges: The challenge of the PartArt4OW first Open Call is: “Engage local communities for protecting and restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity”. This challenge is broad enough to allow proponents to explore different aspects of the human-ocean interaction and select the specific topic that is more relevant for the addressed local community.
Projects duration: 6 months - from 1 September 2025 to 27 February 2026, within the PartArt4OW Accelerator Programme.
Budget, funding rates and payment conditions:
Funding rate: 100% (non-repayable financial support).
Budget conditions / limitations: Each selected project can receive up to €50,000.
Payments: The grant is disbursed in two instalments—50% as a pre-financing payment and 50% upon project completion and final reporting.
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Closes
03/04/2025
Max funding per project
50.000€