TASC-RestoreMed Open Call Type B: Transition Agenda Development (TAD)

Home Funding Calls for proposals TASC-RestoreMed Open Call Type B: Transition Agenda Development (TAD) TASC-RestoreMed Open Call Type B: Transition Agenda Development (TAD) TASC-RestoreMed Grant Cascade funding Internal navigation General information Submission & evaluation process Further information Task description General Information Opening date 27 November 2025 Deadline model single-stage Deadline date 27 May 2026 17:00 (Brussels time) Open For Submission Expected duration of participation TAD will be implemented for 12 months. Total funding available 1 000 000,00 € Project acronym TASC-RestoreMed Full name of the EU funded project Technical assistance and support to communities of actors for the Mission Restore our ocean and waters by 2030 for the Mediterranean basin. Grant agreement number 101217661 Topic HORIZON-MISS-2024-OCEAN-02-01 - Community-led actions to restore our ocean, seas and waters Submission & evaluation process Submission process Any entity, applying individually or as part of a consortium, will only be considered for funding once. The maximum total funding per project is €100,000 (for 1 or 2 partners). The maximum request for a single partner is €100,000. If two partners apply, the allocation of the €100,000 cap is flexible (e.g., €60,000 / €40,000) and determined by the consortium. The F6S platform is the single-entry point for all applications to the TASC-RestoreMed Type B: Transition Agenda Development at: https://www.f6s.com/tasc-restoremed-oc-type-b-tad/apply They must carefully read all Open Call documents available at https://tascrestoremed.eu/transition-agendas-development/. Eligibility check: An initial eligibility verification will be done to filter out and discard non-eligible applications. An application is only considered eligible if it meets all the eligibility criteria and requirements listed in the Annex 1 Guide for Applicants. The TAD evaluation process is focused on selecting projects with sound analytical bases and the potential to create effective legislative roadmaps. Evaluation Structure All proposals that successfully pass the admissibility and eligibility checks will be evaluated by independent external experts through a structured, transparent, and competitive assessment procedure. Each eligible TAD application will be assessed against three core evaluation criteria: Excellence, Impact and Implementation. Only proposals that reach the required minimum quality thresholds per criterion and overall score will be considered for funding. For full details on the evaluation methodology, scoring system, and detailed sub-criteria, applicants are requested to consult the Annex 1 Guide for Applicants, available via the official Open Call page. Show more Further information Relevant links and contacts: Project website: https://tascrestoremed.eu/open-call Contact us: opencall@tascrestoremed.eu F6S platform support team: support@f6s.com (For issues with the submission, resubmission, access to the platform, etc.) Task description Transition Agenda Development (TAD): What’s in it for You? Directly influence Policy and Governance for Mission Ocean The Transition Agenda Development call offers you the opportunity to deliver a concrete contribution to EU, national, regional and local authorities in fulfilling environmental and regulatory objectives linked to the Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”. Through your project, you will identify governance gaps, address regulatory barriers and help create the political and legal conditions necessary for the long-term sustainability and large-scale deployment of innovative solutions across the Mediterranean Sea basin. Apply individually or in a focused strategic consortium You may apply as: An individual legal entity, or A consortium of up to two (2) legal entities, This flexible structure allows you to tailor expertise precisely to your policy and governance objectives. Engage high-level policy, research and stakeholder actors This call is particularly relevant if you are active in: Regional and local authorities focused on governance and policy development NGOs and associations engaged in policy advocacy and multi-stakeholder dialogue Research Performing Organisations conducting legal and regulatory harmonisation studies Your project will be embedded in a real Mediterranean basin governance context, ensuring direct relevance and practical policy uptake. Operate within a clear Mediterranean and EU framework To participate, applicants must be legal entities with a valid VAT registration established in: European Union Member States, or Horizon Europe associated countries. In addition: At least one applicant must be legally established in the Mediterranean Sea basin and All project activities must be implemented within the Mediterranean Sea basin, in marine, transitional and freshwater bodies. This guarantees strong territorial relevance and alignment with regional policy needs. Deliver high-impact strategic and policy outcomes Your Transition Agenda project will enable you to: Develop strategic roadmaps for marine, coastal and inland water protection and restoration Support pollution reduction and elimination, and contribute to decarbonisation and circular economy targets Analyse regulatory and governance gaps, including emerging technology needs Engage stakeholders in structured policy and regulatory assessments Provide short-, medium-, and long-term policy recommendations to improve and adapt existing legal frameworks These outputs will significantly strengthen your organisation’s policy influence, strategic visibility and institutional impact at local, national and EU levels. Official Call Link All relevant documents and the online application form are available at: https://tascrestoremed.eu/transition-agendas-development/