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Proposals should ensure:

• among the assessment criteria, a high degree of circularity, carbon neutrality and positive environmental impact of the project;
• high visibility of the projects selected for funding, among others by publicising their results at the dedicated Mission website at europa.eu;
• promotional actions to highlight the contribution of artists and creative sectors’ projects to achieving the Mission objectives through dissemination campaigns.

The artistic and creative sector projects that will benefit from the financial support to third parties under this topic should cover all the following elements:

• Creative and novel artistic expressions that unlock and strengthen the connection of the wider public with ocean, seas, inland waters and their biodiversity;
• Synergies with scientific domains and involve scientific and research actors, as well as engage with civil society actors;
• Expected impact of the projects, expected number of people involved (directly in the project, and of potential reach out), and themes directly related to Mission objectives;
• Strong and innovative ocean and water literacy activities aimed at the general public designed with the participation of the relevant scientific and research communities, as well as civil society actors;
• Full sustainability and circularity of the entire project, including the use of sustainable materials and circular solutions and renewable energy;
• Commitment to a Climate Pact Pledge leading to full decarbonisation or at least carbon neutrality of the project and of all the proposed activities;
• Commitment to the Make Europe Blue Campaign.

Beneficiaries may provide financial support to third parties. The support to third parties can only be provided in the form of grants. The financial support to third parties may only be awarded to entities implementing the arts and creative sector projects. The maximum amount to be granted to each entity is €50 000. Each entity shall benefit from the Financial Support to Third Parties provided under this topic within the duration of the project only once.

The selection process for these projects will be based on principles of transparency, fairness and objectivity, in accordance with part G of the general annexes to this work programme.