Call for Micro-Initiatives (CMI)

Description

1) Objective

Faced with the undeniable level of plastic pollution in the Mediterranean, urgent action is needed. According to the Mare Plasticum report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), more than 200,000 tonnes of plastic are dumped into the Mediterranean every year. In this context, Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) is launching its 10th Call for Micro-Initiatives (CMI). This programme aims to provide financial support for concrete field projects to combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean region.

A micro-initiative is a local project aimed at reducing plastic pollution in a Mediterranean area, supported by a micro-grant. It contributes to reducing the production and use of plastic at source, raising public awareness, improving waste management, collecting scientific data and supporting the implementation of new regulations. These actions are designed to be replicable and to inspire other actors across the Mediterranean basin.

2) Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to NGOs, local authorities, municipalities, companies of less than 20 employees, scientific institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Croatia, Egypt, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Slovenia, Tunisia, Turkey.

4) Budget

Funding is up to a maximum of €15,000 representing a maximum of 70% of the total project amount.

5) Application

The call is open until Monday 5 January 2026 at 11pm (Paris time GMT+1).