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Published: 01 Dec 2023 324 views
ProBleu funding is all about schools taking the lead in teaching kids about protecting our oceans and freshwater. Over three years, ProBleu will offer support to at least 100 schools for exciting projects. Schools can get up to 10,000 euros for projects that last up to a year. Let's work together for a greener, bluer future!
The ProBleu funding initiative supports primary and secondary schools as essential champions in educating children and youth about blue sustainability and the safeguarding of marine and freshwater ecosystems. Across a three-year span, ProBleu will unveil a series of calls on its website, offering financial backing to empower a minimum of 100 schools in crafting an array of educational and citizen science projects.
Educational institutions are invited to seek grants of up to 10,000 euros, supporting projects that can extend for up to 11 months. Join us on this journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future, inspired by the beauty of our blue planet.
ProBleu aims to boost Ocean and Water Literacy beyond the classroom by supporting the Network of European Blue Schools (NEBS) and connecting schools with key scientific disciplines for sustainable and equitable exploitation of ocean and water resources. ProBleu’s heart lies within the European Union’s “Restore our Oceans and Waters” Mission, which focuses on revitalising aquatic ecosystems, including seas, oceans, and freshwater bodies, through research, innovation, and active citizen involvement. In particular, ProBleu aligns with the Mission’s ... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Country to study | |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | ProBleu |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The overall available budget for this call is € 80 000 (eighty thousand euros). ProBleu estimates to select 10 to 15 school projects to be financially supported in this call.
HOW MUCH FUNDING CAN A SCHOOL ASK FOR?
When you’re working on your budget, we’re looking for a simple estimate of the costs directly tied to your school project. If your proposal gets the green light, you’ll receive a lump sum grant falling into one of these categories:
Please check the question “WHICH ARE THE ELIGIBLE COSTS?” to see examples of eligible costs and consult the “Call for proposals” document to know more about the financial aspects of the call and the categories.
This call is open to primary and secondary-level schools in the EU-27 Member States and associated countries. Consult the call bases of the call to see if your country is one of them.
While grants are awarded to schools as legal entities, active participation from students, teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders is encouraged.
Projects should promote engagement in Blue Sustainability topics, fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, seeking partnerships with other schools, and ensuring equal opportunities for all participants.
Once the application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this confirmation e-mail, it means your application has NOT been successfully submitted. If you believe this is due to a fault in the submission system, you should notify us via [email protected], explaining the circumstances and attaching a copy of the proposal (and, if possible, screenshots to show what happened).
A project application is composed of the following elements:
The templates for the Project Description and the Declaration of Honour are available in the ProBleu website.
1. Download the Call for proposals
Consult the bases to understand and prepare your project.
2. Prepare your answers
Prepare your answers for the online application form and attach the following documents to the form in English:
3. Fill in the online form
Fill in the online form by 19/01/2024 at 17:00 CET (Brussels time).
Don’t wait until the last minute! Submit your proposal in advance to ensure it won’t be affected by potential internet/other technical issues close to the deadline
4. Once your proposal is submitted, you'll receive a confirmation email
If it doesn’t show up in your inbox, it means your proposal hasn’t gone through. In such cases, you can file a complaint via [email protected]. Explain the issue and attach your proposal (and, if possible, some screenshots) to help us understand what happened.
For more details visit: ProBleu website.