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Grant Analysis

This grant aims to support student and school activities that promote education on 'blue' sustainability and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems.
The target recipients are European schools (educational institutions).
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on Education and Environmental protection, particularly marine and freshwater environments.
Geographic scope covers European countries, specifically EU Member States, with budget allocation considered per country.
Key filtering criteria include being a school and being a member of, or willing to join, the Network of European Blue Schools.
This is the 2nd Call, indicating it's a recurring grant opportunity within the BlueLightS project context.

Funding is provided as a lump sum grant.
The maximum grant amount for each 'Blue Challenge' project is 3000 EUR.
The currency for all financial transactions and reporting is EUR.
The overall project budget mentioned is 222000 EUR, which supports the BlueLightS initiative and its various calls.
While specific eligible costs are not detailed, the grant states that the partners retain the right to reduce the awarded grant if the different cost elements in the estimated budget are not fully justified.
There are no explicit matching fund or co-financing requirements mentioned.

Organization Type

Eligible organizations are schools (educational institutions).
Applicants must be members of the 'Network of European Blue Schools' or commit to applying as members if selected.

Geographic Location

Schools must be located in European Union member states. The grant specifically mentions evaluators from 'all participating countries' and 'budget allocated to each country', implying a pan-European reach for EU countries.

Project Requirements

The proposed project or activities must address a 'blue challenge' related to promoting 'blue' sustainability education and protecting marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Application Submission

Applications must be submitted online through the project's webpage: https://blue-lights.eu/grant-for-schools/
All application materials must be in English.
The application form requires:
- An administrative section with details about the school, contact person(s), and proof of membership (or agreement to apply for membership) to the Network of European Blue Schools.
- A description of the proposed 'blue challenge' project or activities.
- An estimated budget for the project.
- A 'Declaration on Honour' related to exclusion criteria.

Deadlines

The deadline for submitting applications is 2025-09-25 19:00:00+0000.
Questions regarding the call can be submitted via email to grants@blue-lights.eu until 2025-09-18. FAQs will also be published on the call website.

Project Duration

Post-Award Communication

BlueLightS will publish the outcomes of the call on its project website and announce them on social media.
Information published will include a description of selected projects, the award date, project duration, and the legal name and country of the recipient school.
Results will also be disseminated on the Network of European Blue Schools webpage, EU4Ocean, and Mission Ocean communities.

Scoring Process

Submitted applications will undergo a qualitative evaluation by a team of competent evaluators from participating countries.
Each proposal will be evaluated independently and scored on a 100-point scale.
The Selection Committee will review and ensure the soundness of the evaluations, then compile an overall ranking of all applications.

Selection Factors

The final selection of applications will consider:
- The overall ranking of applications based on their evaluation scores.
- The budget allocated to each country, ensuring a balanced distribution of funds.
- Applications related to 'E-twinning', suggesting a preference or special consideration for collaborative projects involving the eTwinning platform.

Ethical and Regulatory Compliance

Applicants are required to submit a 'Declaration on Honour' concerning exclusion criteria.

Financial Accountability

While the approved budget is awarded as a lump sum, the funding partners reserve the right to reduce the grant amount if the submitted cost elements are not fully justified during their review.

Program Specifics

The grant is uniquely focused on educational initiatives related to 'blue sustainability' and the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems, encouraging practical, challenge-based projects.
Projects demonstrating involvement with 'E-twinning' (an online community for schools in Europe) will receive specific consideration during the selection process.
A key requirement is current membership in, or a commitment to join, the 'Network of European Blue Schools', ensuring alignment with a broader network of like-minded institutions.
The results and impact of funded projects are expected to be shared widely across relevant European marine and ocean communities (EU4Ocean, Mission Ocean), facilitating knowledge exchange and broader impact.