Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Call for Master’s & PhD Modules 2025 11273COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: EIT Culture & Creativity Business Plan 2024-2025	Grant Purpose and Target Core objective: To fund the development and delivery of Master's and PhD educational modules for 2025. Target recipients: Organizations, potentially higher education institutions and research entities, involved in entrepreneurship education, innovation, and commercialization, operating within consortia. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the Culture & Creativity sector, with a strong focus on education. Geographic scope: European Union. A strong 'EU Dimension' is a key evaluation criterion, often demonstrated through multi-beneficiary consortia. Key filtering criteria: Adherence to strict submission deadlines, use of English for all documents, completion of specific financial templates, registration on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal with a valid PIC, a minimum 20% co-funding rate, and alignment with mandatory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Grant frequency: This is a call for 2025, implying a potential for recurrence in subsequent years, but not explicitly stated as an annual or recurring program.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, 5 p.m.	Details
CEDAR CIVIL SOCIETY-CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT, DIALOGUE AND RECOVERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS 184434PROSPECTSEN Programme: CEDAR Civil Society -Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery programme (BGUE-B2021-14.020122-C1-INTPA)	Grant Name: CEDAR CIVIL SOCIETY-CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT, DIALOGUE AND RECOVERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS Core Objective: To promote a peaceful and inclusive society for sustainable development by strengthening active citizenship and supporting socio-economic development, particularly within the context of South Africa's 'just transition' and the EU-SA Global Gateway investment program. Target Recipient Type: Non-profit organizations including non-governmental organizations, public sector operators, local authorities, and international (inter-governmental) organizations. Target Recipient Size: Not explicitly defined by employee count; however, organizations should have the capacity to manage significant projects. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on civil society development within specific themes like just energy transition, transport, digital, and pharmaceutical sectors in South Africa). Geographic Scope: Actions must take place in South Africa. Priority areas are KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Limpopo. Lead applicants can be established in South Africa, EU Member States, or other eligible countries. Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be non-profit legal persons, established in an eligible country, and their proposed actions must align with civil society capacity building and development objectives in South Africa, especially those linked to the Global Gateway and just transition. Grant Frequency and Context: This is an open call under the broader CEDAR program, aiming to support the EU's engagement roadmap with civil society and the EU-South Africa Global Gateway initiative. While the program is ongoing, this specific call has a defined application deadline.	Funding Up to 1000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 30, 2025, 10 a.m.	Details
Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation 48212081TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to support integrated and coordinated approaches for the conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation of coral reefs and their associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds). The target recipients are legal entities capable of performing research, including international organizations and those established in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), required to form an international consortium. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate change. The geographic scope is global, emphasizing areas where these ecosystems coexist, particularly EU Outermost Regions, Overseas Countries and Territories, and LDCs/SIDS. Key filtering criteria include a focus on marine ecosystem health, climate action, a mandatory international consortium with LDC/SIDS participation, and a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) approach. The grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme, specifically the 2025 call.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
Bioprospecting and optimised production of marine/aquatic natural products in the omics & artificial intelligence era HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-14 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to leverage marine and aquatic biological resources to discover and produce novel, high-value natural products for various sectors, integrating advanced 'omics' technologies and artificial intelligence (AI). It specifically targets organizations capable of demonstrating techno-economic viability and industrial application. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on blue biotechnology, circular economy, and bioeconomy sectors. Geographic scope is broadly defined by Horizon Europe eligible countries (EU Member States and Associated Countries). Key filtering criteria include a strong industry drive, focus on marine/aquatic bioprospecting, and integration of digital/AI methods. This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically within Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, under the 'Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors' destination.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details
Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations EDF-2025-LS-RA-SMERO-NT Programme: EDF	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET Core objective: To encourage innovation in defence research by SMEs and Research Organisations, including adapting technologies from civil applications, and strengthening European defence supply chains. Target recipient type: SMEs and Research Organisations. Size: Not specified for SMEs or Research Organisations. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence. Geographic scope: Not explicitly specified in the provided documents, but typically applies to EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries given the European Defence Fund (EDF) context. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Applicants must be an SME or a Research Organisation, and their project must focus on innovative defence research, potentially by adapting civil applications. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call (EDF-2025) under the broader European Defence Fund (EDF) programme, indicating a recurring program with annual calls.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) RFA-MH-25-171 Programme: BRAIN Initiative	The BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) aims to fund exploratory/developmental research on core ethical issues arising from human brain research and emerging neurotechnologies supported by the BRAIN Initiative. Target recipients include a broad range of organizations such as: higher education institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), local governments, and federal government entities. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on neuroscience, neuroethics, and biomedical research. Geographic scope is global, open to U.S. entities and non-U.S. (foreign) entities. Key filtering criteria: Proposed research must address ethical implications of BRAIN Initiative advancements, be exploratory/developmental in nature (R21), and potentially higher-risk with high impact. This grant is recurring, with annual funding opportunities expected for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.	Funding Up to 275000.00 USD Deadline Oct. 9, 2026, 5 p.m.	Details
Multi-Country project in Agri-Food 48152719TOPICSen Programme: Digital Europe Programme - AI Continent Call	This grant aims to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of Europe's agri-food sector. It does this by leveraging digital and data infrastructure to improve data access, sharing, and reuse, fostering innovative solutions and reducing administrative burden. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia involving Member States and diverse stakeholders, including public and private entities (e.g., data providers, users) in the agri-food sector. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Agri-Food Sector) Geographic scope and any location requirements: Multi-country projects within Europe, focusing on EU Member States. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on agri-food, digital infrastructure, data sharing/reuse, AI applications, multi-country collaboration, and alignment with EU data strategies. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic under the 'DIGITAL-2025-AI-08' call, part of the broader Digital Europe Programme. While the program is recurring, this specific topic is detailed for the 2025 work programme.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Drive the evolution of the internet towards open and interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds: building blocks in priority areas (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership) 48401785TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Grant's core objective is to drive the evolution of the internet towards open and interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds by developing key building blocks. - Target recipients include organizations involved in research and innovation in digital technologies, encompassing startups, SMEs, research institutions, and potentially larger enterprises. - The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the technology and digital sectors, with a strong focus on internet architecture, software, and hardware. - Geographic scope primarily covers the European Union and associated countries, aiming to foster EU-based internet ecosystems. - This is a recurring program context under Horizon Europe, specifically implementing the co-programmed European Partnership on Virtual Worlds.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Sectoral digital skills academies: Virtual Worlds Skills Academy DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-VIRTUAL-WORLDS-ACADEMY-STEP Programme: Advanced Digital Skills (Digital Europe Programme)	Core objective: To reinforce the talent pool needed for virtual worlds technologies by developing and delivering comprehensive academic and vocational training programs across Europe. Target recipient type and size: Organizations capable of developing and delivering education and training, including academic institutions, industry (specifically including SMEs), and research institutions. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Virtual Worlds and related advanced digital technologies). Geographic scope and any location requirements: European level, with expected European-wide roll-out. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on developing digital skills in virtual worlds, capability to design and implement educational curricula, and willingness/ability to establish multi-stakeholder partnerships. Grant frequency and program context: Part of the 'Sectoral digital skills academies' initiative under the Digital Europe Programme, indicating it's an ongoing program with specific calls.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Lot1: Improved methods for chemical and biological monitoring data collection and reporting in collaboration with AGoD and EFSA programs 48912523TOPICSen Programme: Identify Art. 36 organisations to be entrusted to improve methods for collection, management and analysis of scientific data	This grant, 'Lot1', aims to identify and entrust a competent organisation with improving methods for collecting, managing, and analyzing chemical and biological monitoring data. The core objective is to enhance the scientific data flow from EU Member State authorities to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Target recipient type: Competent organisations designated by EU Member States under specific EU regulations. - Geographic scope: Organisations located in EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Must be a designated competent organisation listed by EFSA. - Grant frequency: Part of the 2021-2027 programme period, implying potential recurring opportunities.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details
Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR-24-280 Programme: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Clinical Research program	Core Objective: To fund clinical observational studies that generate data essential for designing future clinical studies in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases or conditions. Target Recipient Type and Size: Eligible organizations include a broad range from Higher Education Institutions and Nonprofits to For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses) and various levels of Government entities. Designation: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant. Geographic Scope: Applicants must be based in the United States or U.S. Territories. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, although foreign components of a U.S. organization's project are allowed. Key Filtering Criteria: Focuses exclusively on clinical observational studies (not clinical trials), and on specific disease areas: musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases. Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a reissued funding opportunity (reissue of PAR-24-036) as part of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Clinical Research program, with multiple application due dates extending through November 2026.	Funding Up to 475000.00 USD Deadline Nov. 2, 2026, 5 p.m.	Details
Startup Booster for Social Impact FENG.02.28-IP.02-0003/23-00 Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021-2027 (FENG)	Core Objective: Support early-stage innovative businesses (startups, micro and small enterprises, foundations/associations) in developing solutions with positive social or environmental impact, focusing on scalability through new technologies and business models. Target Recipient Type and Size: Startups, micro and small enterprises, and foundations/associations conducting business activities. Designation: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC (with focus on social/environmental impact through technology). Geographic Scope: Project implementation and territorial reach are limited to Poland. Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on social/environmental impact, use of new technologies and innovative business models, early-stage development (not previously implemented), and operating for no longer than 5 years. Grant Frequency and Context: Part of the 'Startup Booster Poland – Smart UP' program, offering funding in multiple application rounds over a two-year project duration.	Funding Up to 400000.00 PLN Deadline Oct. 31, 2025, 10:59 p.m.	Details
EIC Accelerator: Europese innovatiesteun EIC Accelerator Programme: Horizon Europe	The grant's core objective is to support the commercialisation of new, disruptive technologies by European companies with high growth potential. It aims to help businesses bridge the gap from innovation to market, creating new markets or fundamentally changing existing ones. Target recipients are primarily 'top-SMEs' and small mid-caps, including natural persons planning to establish such entities. This grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, though it also includes thematic calls in European priority areas. The geographic scope covers EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme. Projects are expected to have an international impact. Key initial screening criteria include: demonstrating disruptive innovation, focusing on market-oriented solutions, having high growth potential, and achieving a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher. The grant operates through recurring open calls with periodic cut-off dates for full proposals, forming a key part of the broader Horizon Europe program.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 1, 2025, 9:59 p.m.	Details
Strengthening the remembrance of the Holocaust against Jewish people 48703229TOPICSen Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme	This grant aims to strengthen the remembrance of the Holocaust against Jewish people by supporting projects that address its history, counter denial and distortion, and promote memory activism. It is specifically designed to empower citizens, especially teachers, policymakers, university students, newcomers, and journalists, to become ambassadors of this memory and to counter historical falsification and antisemitism. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in civil society, education, human rights, cultural memory, and historical research. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined, implies suitability for various organizational sizes involved in relevant activities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' - Geographic scope: European Union member states, with a focus on exploring and reconciling diverse regional and national historical narratives within Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must directly address Holocaust remembrance, education, combating antisemitism, distortion, and promoting a common European historical understanding. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the annual 'European Remembrance' call under the broader Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM).	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 1, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) RFA-AG-24-001 Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Institute on Aging (NIA)	This grant aims to establish or renew Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). - ADRCs serve as a national resource for research on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD), focusing on prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy. - The target recipients are major medical institutions and research organizations. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. - Geographic scope: Across the US only. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on AD/ADRD research, institutional capacity to host a multi-component research center, location in the US. - Grant frequency: Recurring, reissued from a previous FOA (RFA-AG-21-019). Program context: Aligned with the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA).	Funding Up to 2925000.00 USD Deadline Sept. 26, 2025, 5 p.m.	Details
Highly automated ATM for all airspace users 47761684TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe Programme: Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02	Core objective: To significantly advance highly automated Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions for all airspace users, focusing on advanced navigation, surveillance, and automation technologies. Target recipients: Organizations and consortia capable of performing Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) in advanced aviation technology. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Aviation, Air Traffic Management, Aerospace, Technology. Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Key filtering criteria: Projects must contribute to highly automated ATM, performance-based CNS enablers (Communications, Navigation, Surveillance), integration of advanced airborne automation, and accommodating diverse airspace users (crewed, uncrewed, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)). Grant frequency: This is a single-stage call within the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking's Bi-Annual Work Programme 2024-2025, which is part of the recurring Horizon Europe framework.	Funding Up to 6000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Digital solutions for autonomy for space transportation systems, design and simulation tools – targeting demonstration 47941265TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: Develop and demonstrate digital solutions for autonomy in space transportation systems, including design and simulation tools, to enhance European competitiveness and reduce strategic dependencies. Target recipients: Legal entities including companies (start-ups, SMEs, mid-caps, larger companies), universities, research and technology organizations, non-profit organizations, and public entities. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Space, Digital, Deep Tech innovation, Transportation. Geographic scope: EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Key filtering criteria: Focus on Mid to High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) developments, digital and autonomy solutions for space transportation, and demonstration (on-ground or in-orbit). Eligibility is restricted to entities established in specific countries, with additional scrutiny for those controlled by non-eligible entities. Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, suggesting potential annual calls but not explicitly recurring for this exact topic.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 25, 2025, midnight	Details
Copernicus Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions Monitoring & Verification Support (CO2MVS) capacity: new and innovative methods to estimate the impact of fires on vegetation and related carbon fluxes HORIZON-CL4-2025-02-SPACE-43 Programme: Horizon Europe	- This grant aims to research and develop innovative methods to estimate the impact of fires on vegetation and related carbon fluxes. The goal is to improve the 'Copernicus Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions Monitoring & Verification Support (CO2MVS)' capacity, as well as enhance fire emission estimations in 'Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)' and fire risk forecasting in 'Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS)', and assimilation of 'Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS)' products. - Target recipients are research organizations, universities, and businesses capable of significant Research and Innovation. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on Space, Earth Observation, Environment, and Climate science. - The geographic scope includes applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, while the projects themselves contribute to a global monitoring system. - Key filtering criteria include a strong focus on fire impacts, CO2 emissions, vegetation dynamics, and direct relevance to Copernicus services. This is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA). - This is a one-time call for proposals in 2025, operating within the recurring Horizon Europe Framework Programme.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 25, 2025, midnight	Details
Implementing research infrastructure technology roadmaps HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-02 Programme: Horizon Europe	- This grant aims to support the implementation of significant parts or entire existing research infrastructure technology roadmaps. - Its core objective is to enhance the scientific and technological competitiveness of European research infrastructures and strengthen their innovation ecosystems through co-creation with industrial partners. - Target recipients are primarily Research Infrastructures (such as ESFRI Landmarks, ERICs, or international European research organisations) and industrial partners, including SMEs. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the research infrastructure, technology development, and manufacturing sectors. - The geographic scope covers EU Member States and potentially associated countries as defined by the Horizon Europe program. - This grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe program, specifically the Research Infrastructures 2025 call, suggesting regular funding opportunities in this area.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Apply AI: GenAI for the public administrations 48152746TOPICSen Programme: Digital Europe Programme	Objective: Accelerate the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) in public administrations by supporting three to four pilot projects that develop and apply European GenAI solutions. Target recipients: Consortia led by public administrations (national, regional, or local level). SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: Public administrations in EU Member States, EEA-EFTA countries, and countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. Key filtering criteria: Focus on GenAI applications, public administration context, mandatory consortium structure, requirement for European-developed GenAI solutions, and co-funding commitment. Grant frequency: Part of the Digital Europe Programme Work Programme 2025-2027, suggesting recurring opportunities within the broader program.	Funding Up to 7000000.00 EUR Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, midnight	Details

Call for Master’s & PhD Modules 2025

11273COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: EIT Culture & Creativity Business Plan 2024-2025

Grant Purpose and Target

Core objective: To fund the development and delivery of Master's and PhD educational modules for 2025.
Target recipients: Organizations, potentially higher education institutions and research entities, involved in entrepreneurship education, innovation, and commercialization, operating within consortia.
This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the Culture & Creativity sector, with a strong focus on education.
Geographic scope: European Union. A strong 'EU Dimension' is a key evaluation criterion, often demonstrated through multi-beneficiary consortia.
Key filtering criteria: Adherence to strict submission deadlines, use of English for all documents, completion of specific financial templates, registration on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal with a valid PIC, a minimum 20% co-funding rate, and alignment with mandatory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Grant frequency: This is a call for 2025, implying a potential for recurrence in subsequent years, but not explicitly stated as an annual or recurring program.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, 5 p.m.

Details

CEDAR CIVIL SOCIETY-CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT, DIALOGUE AND RECOVERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS

184434PROSPECTSEN

Programme: CEDAR Civil Society -Capacity Enhancement, Dialogue and Recovery programme (BGUE-B2021-14.020122-C1-INTPA)

Grant Name: CEDAR CIVIL SOCIETY-CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT, DIALOGUE AND RECOVERY CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Core Objective: To promote a peaceful and inclusive society for sustainable development by strengthening active citizenship and supporting socio-economic development, particularly within the context of South Africa's 'just transition' and the EU-SA Global Gateway investment program.
Target Recipient Type: Non-profit organizations including non-governmental organizations, public sector operators, local authorities, and international (inter-governmental) organizations.
Target Recipient Size: Not explicitly defined by employee count; however, organizations should have the capacity to manage significant projects.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on civil society development within specific themes like just energy transition, transport, digital, and pharmaceutical sectors in South Africa).
Geographic Scope: Actions must take place in South Africa. Priority areas are KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and Limpopo. Lead applicants can be established in South Africa, EU Member States, or other eligible countries.
Key Filtering Criteria: Applicants must be non-profit legal persons, established in an eligible country, and their proposed actions must align with civil society capacity building and development objectives in South Africa, especially those linked to the Global Gateway and just transition.
Grant Frequency and Context: This is an open call under the broader CEDAR program, aiming to support the EU's engagement roadmap with civil society and the EU-South Africa Global Gateway initiative. While the program is ongoing, this specific call has a defined application deadline.

Funding

Up to 1000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 30, 2025, 10 a.m.

Details

Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation

48212081TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to support integrated and coordinated approaches for the conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation of coral reefs and their associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds).
The target recipients are legal entities capable of performing research, including international organizations and those established in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), required to form an international consortium.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate change.
The geographic scope is global, emphasizing areas where these ecosystems coexist, particularly EU Outermost Regions, Overseas Countries and Territories, and LDCs/SIDS.
Key filtering criteria include a focus on marine ecosystem health, climate action, a mandatory international consortium with LDC/SIDS participation, and a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) approach.
The grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme, specifically the 2025 call.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

Bioprospecting and optimised production of marine/aquatic natural products in the omics & artificial intelligence era

HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-CIRCBIO-14

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to leverage marine and aquatic biological resources to discover and produce novel, high-value natural products for various sectors, integrating advanced 'omics' technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
It specifically targets organizations capable of demonstrating techno-economic viability and industrial application.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on blue biotechnology, circular economy, and bioeconomy sectors.
Geographic scope is broadly defined by Horizon Europe eligible countries (EU Member States and Associated Countries).
Key filtering criteria include a strong industry drive, focus on marine/aquatic bioprospecting, and integration of digital/AI methods.
This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically within Cluster 6: Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment, under the 'Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors' destination.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 17, 2025, midnight

Details

Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations

EDF-2025-LS-RA-SMERO-NT

Programme: EDF

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET

Core objective: To encourage innovation in defence research by SMEs and Research Organisations, including adapting technologies from civil applications, and strengthening European defence supply chains.
Target recipient type: SMEs and Research Organisations.
Size: Not specified for SMEs or Research Organisations.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Defence.
Geographic scope: Not explicitly specified in the provided documents, but typically applies to EU Member States and EDF Associated Countries given the European Defence Fund (EDF) context.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Applicants must be an SME or a Research Organisation, and their project must focus on innovative defence research, potentially by adapting civil applications.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific call (EDF-2025) under the broader European Defence Fund (EDF) programme, indicating a recurring program with annual calls.

Funding

Up to 4000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

RFA-MH-25-171

Programme: BRAIN Initiative

The BRAIN Initiative: Research on the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Neurotechnology and Brain Science (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) aims to fund exploratory/developmental research on core ethical issues arising from human brain research and emerging neurotechnologies supported by the BRAIN Initiative.
Target recipients include a broad range of organizations such as: higher education institutions, non-profits, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), local governments, and federal government entities.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on neuroscience, neuroethics, and biomedical research.
Geographic scope is global, open to U.S. entities and non-U.S. (foreign) entities.
Key filtering criteria: Proposed research must address ethical implications of BRAIN Initiative advancements, be exploratory/developmental in nature (R21), and potentially higher-risk with high impact.
This grant is recurring, with annual funding opportunities expected for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Funding

Up to 275000.00 USD

Deadline

Oct. 9, 2026, 5 p.m.

Details

Multi-Country project in Agri-Food

48152719TOPICSen

Programme: Digital Europe Programme - AI Continent Call

This grant aims to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of Europe's agri-food sector. It does this by leveraging digital and data infrastructure to improve data access, sharing, and reuse, fostering innovative solutions and reducing administrative burden.

Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Consortia involving Member States and diverse stakeholders, including public and private entities (e.g., data providers, users) in the agri-food sector.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Agri-Food Sector)
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Multi-country projects within Europe, focusing on EU Member States.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on agri-food, digital infrastructure, data sharing/reuse, AI applications, multi-country collaboration, and alignment with EU data strategies.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic under the 'DIGITAL-2025-AI-08' call, part of the broader Digital Europe Programme. While the program is recurring, this specific topic is detailed for the 2025 work programme.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

Details

Drive the evolution of the internet towards open and interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds: building blocks in priority areas (RIA) (Virtual Worlds Partnership)

48401785TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Grant's core objective is to drive the evolution of the internet towards open and interoperable Web 4.0 and Virtual Worlds by developing key building blocks. - Target recipients include organizations involved in research and innovation in digital technologies, encompassing startups, SMEs, research institutions, and potentially larger enterprises. - The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the technology and digital sectors, with a strong focus on internet architecture, software, and hardware. - Geographic scope primarily covers the European Union and associated countries, aiming to foster EU-based internet ecosystems. - This is a recurring program context under Horizon Europe, specifically implementing the co-programmed European Partnership on Virtual Worlds.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

Details

Sectoral digital skills academies: Virtual Worlds Skills Academy

DIGITAL-2025-SKILLS-08-VIRTUAL-WORLDS-ACADEMY-STEP

Programme: Advanced Digital Skills (Digital Europe Programme)

Core objective: To reinforce the talent pool needed for virtual worlds technologies by developing and delivering comprehensive academic and vocational training programs across Europe.
Target recipient type and size: Organizations capable of developing and delivering education and training, including academic institutions, industry (specifically including SMEs), and research institutions.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Virtual Worlds and related advanced digital technologies).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: European level, with expected European-wide roll-out.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on developing digital skills in virtual worlds, capability to design and implement educational curricula, and willingness/ability to establish multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Grant frequency and program context: Part of the 'Sectoral digital skills academies' initiative under the Digital Europe Programme, indicating it's an ongoing program with specific calls.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

Details

Lot1: Improved methods for chemical and biological monitoring data collection and reporting in collaboration with AGoD and EFSA programs

48912523TOPICSen

Programme: Identify Art. 36 organisations to be entrusted to improve methods for collection, management and analysis of scientific data

This grant, 'Lot1', aims to identify and entrust a competent organisation with improving methods for collecting, managing, and analyzing chemical and biological monitoring data. The core objective is to enhance the scientific data flow from EU Member State authorities to EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Target recipient type: Competent organisations designated by EU Member States under specific EU regulations. - Geographic scope: Organisations located in EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Must be a designated competent organisation listed by EFSA. - Grant frequency: Part of the 2021-2027 programme period, implying potential recurring opportunities.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

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Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

PAR-24-280

Programme: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Clinical Research program

Core Objective: To fund clinical observational studies that generate data essential for designing future clinical studies in musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases or conditions.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Eligible organizations include a broad range from Higher Education Institutions and Nonprofits to For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses) and various levels of Government entities.
Designation: This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant.
Geographic Scope: Applicants must be based in the United States or U.S. Territories. Foreign organizations are not eligible to apply, although foreign components of a U.S. organization's project are allowed.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focuses exclusively on clinical observational studies (not clinical trials), and on specific disease areas: musculoskeletal, rheumatic, and skin diseases.
Grant Frequency and Program Context: This is a reissued funding opportunity (reissue of PAR-24-036) as part of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Clinical Research program, with multiple application due dates extending through November 2026.

Funding

Up to 475000.00 USD

Deadline

Nov. 2, 2026, 5 p.m.

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Startup Booster for Social Impact

FENG.02.28-IP.02-0003/23-00

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki 2021-2027 (FENG)

Core Objective: Support early-stage innovative businesses (startups, micro and small enterprises, foundations/associations) in developing solutions with positive social or environmental impact, focusing on scalability through new technologies and business models.
Target Recipient Type and Size: Startups, micro and small enterprises, and foundations/associations conducting business activities.
Designation: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC (with focus on social/environmental impact through technology).
Geographic Scope: Project implementation and territorial reach are limited to Poland.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on social/environmental impact, use of new technologies and innovative business models, early-stage development (not previously implemented), and operating for no longer than 5 years.
Grant Frequency and Context: Part of the 'Startup Booster Poland – Smart UP' program, offering funding in multiple application rounds over a two-year project duration.

Funding

Up to 400000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 31, 2025, 10:59 p.m.

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EIC Accelerator: Europese innovatiesteun

EIC Accelerator

Programme: Horizon Europe

The grant's core objective is to support the commercialisation of new, disruptive technologies by European companies with high growth potential. It aims to help businesses bridge the gap from innovation to market, creating new markets or fundamentally changing existing ones.
Target recipients are primarily 'top-SMEs' and small mid-caps, including natural persons planning to establish such entities.
This grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, though it also includes thematic calls in European priority areas.
The geographic scope covers EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme. Projects are expected to have an international impact.
Key initial screening criteria include: demonstrating disruptive innovation, focusing on market-oriented solutions, having high growth potential, and achieving a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher.
The grant operates through recurring open calls with periodic cut-off dates for full proposals, forming a key part of the broader Horizon Europe program.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 1, 2025, 9:59 p.m.

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Strengthening the remembrance of the Holocaust against Jewish people

48703229TOPICSen

Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme

This grant aims to strengthen the remembrance of the Holocaust against Jewish people by supporting projects that address its history, counter denial and distortion, and promote memory activism. It is specifically designed to empower citizens, especially teachers, policymakers, university students, newcomers, and journalists, to become ambassadors of this memory and to counter historical falsification and antisemitism. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in civil society, education, human rights, cultural memory, and historical research. - Target recipient size: Not explicitly defined, implies suitability for various organizational sizes involved in relevant activities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' - Geographic scope: European Union member states, with a focus on exploring and reconciling diverse regional and national historical narratives within Europe. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must directly address Holocaust remembrance, education, combating antisemitism, distortion, and promoting a common European historical understanding. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the annual 'European Remembrance' call under the broader Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM).

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Oct. 1, 2025, 4 p.m.

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Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

RFA-AG-24-001

Programme: National Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Institute on Aging (NIA)

This grant aims to establish or renew Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). - ADRCs serve as a national resource for research on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD), focusing on prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy. - The target recipients are major medical institutions and research organizations. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. - Geographic scope: Across the US only. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on AD/ADRD research, institutional capacity to host a multi-component research center, location in the US. - Grant frequency: Recurring, reissued from a previous FOA (RFA-AG-21-019). Program context: Aligned with the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA).

Funding

Up to 2925000.00 USD

Deadline

Sept. 26, 2025, 5 p.m.

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Highly automated ATM for all airspace users

47761684TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe Programme: Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02

Core objective: To significantly advance highly automated Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions for all airspace users, focusing on advanced navigation, surveillance, and automation technologies.
Target recipients: Organizations and consortia capable of performing Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) in advanced aviation technology.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Aviation, Air Traffic Management, Aerospace, Technology.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries.
Key filtering criteria: Projects must contribute to highly automated ATM, performance-based CNS enablers (Communications, Navigation, Surveillance), integration of advanced airborne automation, and accommodating diverse airspace users (crewed, uncrewed, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)).
Grant frequency: This is a single-stage call within the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking's Bi-Annual Work Programme 2024-2025, which is part of the recurring Horizon Europe framework.

Funding

Up to 6000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

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Digital solutions for autonomy for space transportation systems, design and simulation tools – targeting demonstration

47941265TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: Develop and demonstrate digital solutions for autonomy in space transportation systems, including design and simulation tools, to enhance European competitiveness and reduce strategic dependencies.
Target recipients: Legal entities including companies (start-ups, SMEs, mid-caps, larger companies), universities, research and technology organizations, non-profit organizations, and public entities.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Space, Digital, Deep Tech innovation, Transportation.
Geographic scope: EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Canada, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on Mid to High Technology Readiness Level (TRL) developments, digital and autonomy solutions for space transportation, and demonstration (on-ground or in-orbit). Eligibility is restricted to entities established in specific countries, with additional scrutiny for those controlled by non-eligible entities.
Grant frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe 2025 Work Programme, suggesting potential annual calls but not explicitly recurring for this exact topic.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 25, 2025, midnight

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Copernicus Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions Monitoring & Verification Support (CO2MVS) capacity: new and innovative methods to estimate the impact of fires on vegetation and related carbon fluxes

HORIZON-CL4-2025-02-SPACE-43

Programme: Horizon Europe

- This grant aims to research and develop innovative methods to estimate the impact of fires on vegetation and related carbon fluxes. The goal is to improve the 'Copernicus Anthropogenic CO₂ Emissions Monitoring & Verification Support (CO2MVS)' capacity, as well as enhance fire emission estimations in 'Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)' and fire risk forecasting in 'Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS)', and assimilation of 'Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS)' products. - Target recipients are research organizations, universities, and businesses capable of significant Research and Innovation. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on Space, Earth Observation, Environment, and Climate science. - The geographic scope includes applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, while the projects themselves contribute to a global monitoring system. - Key filtering criteria include a strong focus on fire impacts, CO2 emissions, vegetation dynamics, and direct relevance to Copernicus services. This is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA). - This is a one-time call for proposals in 2025, operating within the recurring Horizon Europe Framework Programme.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 25, 2025, midnight

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Implementing research infrastructure technology roadmaps

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-02

Programme: Horizon Europe

- This grant aims to support the implementation of significant parts or entire existing research infrastructure technology roadmaps. - Its core objective is to enhance the scientific and technological competitiveness of European research infrastructures and strengthen their innovation ecosystems through co-creation with industrial partners. - Target recipients are primarily Research Infrastructures (such as ESFRI Landmarks, ERICs, or international European research organisations) and industrial partners, including SMEs. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on the research infrastructure, technology development, and manufacturing sectors. - The geographic scope covers EU Member States and potentially associated countries as defined by the Horizon Europe program. - This grant is part of the recurring Horizon Europe program, specifically the Research Infrastructures 2025 call, suggesting regular funding opportunities in this area.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Apply AI: GenAI for the public administrations

48152746TOPICSen

Programme: Digital Europe Programme

Objective: Accelerate the adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) in public administrations by supporting three to four pilot projects that develop and apply European GenAI solutions.
Target recipients: Consortia led by public administrations (national, regional, or local level).
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: Public administrations in EU Member States, EEA-EFTA countries, and countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on GenAI applications, public administration context, mandatory consortium structure, requirement for European-developed GenAI solutions, and co-funding commitment.
Grant frequency: Part of the Digital Europe Programme Work Programme 2025-2027, suggesting recurring opportunities within the broader program.

Funding

Up to 7000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, midnight

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