FAM Foundation | GRANTS 2025_2026 is open
- FAM Foundation
- Jun 5
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FAM Foundation Launches Third Edition of Marine Research Grant for Portuguese Institutions
The FAM Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the FAM Grants programme (2025/26), reaffirming its strong commitment to promoting Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) — the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. Following the success of previous editions, which brought forward outstanding and impactful projects across Portugal, the Foundation anticipates a new round of proposals that continue to demonstrate scientific excellence and social relevance.
The call is exclusively open to Portuguese marine research institutions, with a particular interest in both applied and fundamental research, especially work conducted in deep-sea environments, open ocean systems, and insular coastal ecosystems. The Foundation acknowledges the significant role these institutions play in advancing marine science and policy.
The 2025/26 grant timeline main activities:
Deadline for proposal submissions: September 20, 2025
Notification of 20 shortlisted pre-finalists: by October 5, 2025
Pitch session in Lisbon (for the 20 pre-finalists): October 20, 2025
Final decision and announcement of grantees: November 15, 2025
APLICATIONS
Applications for the 2025/26 edition of the FAM Grants must be submitted through Portuguese research centers officially recognized within the national scientific system.
As part of the preparation process, online pitch sessions will be held throughout June and July to better understand the proposed projects and address any questions. Interested institutions are invited to request participation in these sessions and can obtain further information by contacting the FAM Foundation at info@fam.foundation.
PANEL OF EVALUATORS
The evaluators for the Pre-Finalists Pitch Day event will be represented by Board Members:
Ana Menéres Mendonça, FAM Foundation Founder & Board of Directors;
Luís Vasconcelos, FAM Foundation Board of Directors;
Joana Meireles, FAM Foundation Board of Directors;
José Archer, FAM Foundation Board of Trustees;
Ricardo Arcos, FAM Foundation Board of Trustees.
The expert evaluators are composed by, the impact investment operational expert's from FAM Foundation:
Nuno Frazão, FAM Foundation Operational Manager & Positive Benefits Founder;
Mafalda Sarmento, FAM Foundation Operational Manager, Católica Lisbon & NOVA-SBE;
The evaluators team will be further complemented by other evaluator experts in the Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) — the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources to ensure a multidisciplinary approach.
FAM Foundation is committed with the sustainable development goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
