The objective of the action is to support Member States develop MSP in their marine waters and implement cooperation on cross-border planning in their sea-basin. This action seeks to stimulate the development of a cross-border, ecosystem-based approach towards MSP on the basis of the requirements of the Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning.

• Initial assessment
• Development of cooperation on maritime spatial planning.
• Support for Member States' implementation of Maritime Spatial Planning.
• Evaluation of the maritime spatial planning process.

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 2,60 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 10 September 2015 - 5 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call for proposals (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Any legal organisation

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)

Directorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs

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