Submit a project

Become a member of the forum and submit a project you want to showcase!

What kind of projects can be submitted?

Projects can take different forms. What matters most is that they are youth-led and connected to the ocean and the EU seas and waters. Please note that projects do not need to fit neatly into one category, and we are happy to welcome intersiplinary and evolving initiatives.  

 ✓ Awarness and communication initiatives - Campaigns, storytelling, digital content, exhibitions, public outreach, or community awareness activities.

 ✓ Education and ocean literacy projectsCommunity or local action - School initiatives, workshops, youth learning activities, peer education, educational tools, or local engagement actions.

 ✓ Community or local action - Beach clean-ups, local mobilisation, citizen engagement, place-based action, or youth-driven community activities.

 ✓ Innovation and entrepreneurship - Early-stage concepts, prototypes, business ideas, or initiatives exploring solutions for ocean-related challenges.

 ✓ Creative and cultural projects - Artistic, cultural, media, or interdisciplinary initiatives that help connect people to ocean issues.

✓ Advocacy and participation initiatives - Youth engagement actions, consultation work, dialogue spaces, policy-related activities, or civic participation projects.

Why share your project through Youth4Ocean?

☆ Gain Visibility - Present your initiative to a wider audience and increase its visibility within the Youth4Ocean and EU4Ocean communities

☆ Connect with others - Meet peers working on similar topics and discover possible collaborations, exchanges, and shared interests.

☆ Inspire and be inspired - Show what you are doing and learn from projects led by other young people across Europe.

☆ Access support pathways - Your project may also connect with other Youth4Ocean opportunities, such as mentoring, community features, or future engagement routes.

☆ Strengthen your initiative - Explaining your project through the Forum can help you clarify your goals, audience, and next steps.

What happens after you submit?

1. Tell us about your project 

   Complete the form and share the main information about your initiative, idea, or activity.

2. We review your submission

   The information is reviewed to better understand your project and how it fits within the Youth4Ocean community.

3. We identify the right follow-up

   Depending on your submission, your project may be highlighted, connected with other routes, or followed up through the appropriate Youth4Ocean pathway.

You become part of the community story!
Your initiative can contribute to the visibility, diversity, and inspiration of the Forum as a whole.

What should you include in your submission?

You do not need to have a perfect or fully developed project. However, it helps if you can clearly explain a few key points.

• What your project or idea is about
• Where is it taking place
• Why it matters to you
• Who it aims to reach or involve
• What stage it is at
• What kind of support, visibility, or connection you are looking for 

Even if your initiative is still evolving, you are welcome to submit it.

Ready to share your project?

If you have an idea, initiative, or activity within the EU waters use the Youth4Ocean form to tell us more about it and choose how you would like to be involved.

Submit your project

You can also combine this route with community membership, mentorship, or other forms of participation.

Contact

If you experience any issues with the application form or have further questions, please get in touch with us at infoeu4ocean [dot] eu (info[at]eu4ocean[dot]eu)