Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Independence of the judiciary as an aspect of rule of law compliance HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-11 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to strengthen democratic systems by funding research into the independence of the judiciary and overall rule of law compliance within EU Member States and enlargement countries. - Single, clear statement: To generate new knowledge and policy recommendations that improve the accountability, transparency, effectiveness, and trustworthiness of judicial institutions and democratic governance. - Target recipient type: Research organizations, universities, public authorities, civil society organizations, and businesses with research capabilities. - Target recipient size: No explicit size limitations specified; typically open to various organizational capacities capable of conducting comprehensive research. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries on the path to EU enlargement. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on judicial independence, rule of law, comparative legal systems, and involve social sciences and humanities research. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual calls of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating a recurring program with specific, evolving topics.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Economic inequalities and their impact on democracy 48337863TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant, a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under Horizon Europe, aims to deepen the understanding of how economic inequalities affect democratic systems. It seeks to generate new knowledge, strategies, and policy recommendations to strengthen democratic resilience. - Single, clear statement: To enhance understanding and address the impact of economic inequalities on democratic processes and trust, with a focus on diverse demographic groups and territorial contexts. - Target recipient type and size: Primarily research organizations, universities, public bodies, and non-governmental organizations, as well as companies engaged in research (SMEs, enterprises). No specific size limits are provided. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (as per Annex B of Work Programme General Annexes). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on interdisciplinary social sciences and humanities research, addressing economic inequalities and their democratic implications, with an emphasis on intersectionality and stakeholder involvement. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a call within the Horizon Europe 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' Work Programme 2025, specifically under the 'Democracy' destination. It is part of a recurring EU research funding framework.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Africa-EU CO-FUND action 9827COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy	The 'Europe-Africa Research and Innovation call on Sustainable Energy 2025' (LEAP-SE COFUND) aims to foster research and innovation collaborations between Europe and Africa in the field of sustainable and renewable energy. The grant seeks to fund projects that align with specific multi-annual roadmaps and thematic priorities related to energy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research partners, organizations, and entities with research and innovation capabilities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Europe and African countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on sustainable and renewable energy, research and innovation, and cross-continental collaboration between European and African entities. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the 'Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy' (LEAP-RE), which is a recurring program, with this specific call designated for 2025-2026.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 11, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
Countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-05 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to counter and prevent radicalisation, extremism, hate speech, and polarisation. It supports research and innovation projects that gain a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena, including their links to social and economic inequality, and develop effective countermeasures. The grant is primarily for public bodies, research organizations, media organizations, NGOs, and civil society organizations. - Grant name: Countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation - Funding organization: European Commission (Horizon Europe) - Total funding for this topic: 10,500,000 EUR - Target recipient type: Research organizations, public bodies, media organizations, NGOs, civil society organizations, private entities (especially those under DSA). - Target recipient size: Not specified, but encourages broad consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on social sciences and humanities, media, and public policy related to democracy, security, and social cohesion. - Geographic scope: Open to eligible countries as defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes (EU Member States and Associated Countries). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on research and development of strategies/tools against radicalisation, extremism, hate speech, and polarisation; strong multi-stakeholder involvement; emphasis on social sciences and humanities research. - Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting a recurring call within the program's multi-annual framework.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation 47888734TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe - Chips Joint Undertaking	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: This grant aims to develop advanced AI-assisted methods and tools for engineering automation, including generative AI, to enhance efficiency and optimize resource utilization in software engineering tasks. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets consortia of legal entities, regardless of size, with a focus on innovation and technological development. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily focusing on software-defined vehicles, with potential for broader application in medical/pharmaceutical and digital industries through proof-of-concept studies. Geographic scope and any location requirements: The grant is open to entities established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and a specific list of low- and middle-income countries for funding eligibility. Participation from other countries is possible, but typically without direct EU funding. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on AI-assisted methods and tools for engineering automation. Application to software engineering, particularly for software-defined vehicles. Requirement for a consortium of independent legal entities from different eligible countries. Classification as an Innovation Action (IA) under Horizon Europe. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-two-stage call, part of the multi-annual Horizon Europe programme, indicating recurring opportunities in related areas in future years.	Funding Up to 20000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, 10 p.m.	Details
Technical Assistance preparation of SNAPs LIFE-2025-TA-PP-NAT-SNAP Programme: LIFE Work Programme 2025-2027	The core objective of this grant is to provide financial support for organizations to prepare proposals for Strategic Nature Projects (SNAPs). - This funding helps implement EU nature and/or biodiversity policy or legislation. - The target recipients are organizations that aim to develop large-scale nature conservation and biodiversity projects. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on environmental and nature conservation. - Geographic scope requires projects to be within countries implementing EU nature and/or biodiversity policy, typically EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria include the project's alignment with Priority Action Frameworks (PAFs) or National Restoration Plans, a large territorial scale, involvement of all concerned stakeholders, and a coordination mechanism for complementary funding. - This grant is part of the recurring LIFE Work Programme, specifically for the 2025-2027 period, indicating it's a regular funding stream for this type of preparatory technical assistance.	Funding Up to 0.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Towards a European research hub on contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life and culture HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-06 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To establish a sustainable European research hub and network focused on contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life and culture. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research organizations, universities, and other legal entities with expertise in social sciences and humanities, forming a consortium. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Research, Social Sciences, Humanities, Jewish Studies). Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with a focus on underrepresented regions. International cooperation encouraged. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on research and network building, addressing contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life, consortium requirement, minimum 36-month duration, capacity for long-term sustainability. Grant frequency and program context: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society'. This topic is expected to fund one project.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
BUILD UP Skills - National Platforms on energy efficiency skills for the clean energy transition LIFE-2025-CET-BUILDSKILLS Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition	Core objective: To increase the number of skilled professionals in Europe for the clean energy transition, focusing on the construction and renovation value chains, by supporting national skills platforms. Target recipient: Organisations capable of establishing or continuing national multi-stakeholder platforms. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope: EU Member States, with projects focusing on national-level initiatives within those countries. Key filtering criteria: Focus on energy efficiency skills, clear action plans for upskilling/reskilling, and measurable impact on training rates, energy savings, and greenhouse gas emission reduction. Grant frequency: Part of the recurring BUILD UP Skills initiative, under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition program (LIFE-2025-CET call).	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
AI-generated digital twins for science HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-04 Programme: Horizon Europe - Research Infrastructures 2025	Core Objective: To advance European research infrastructures by using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to set up and manage highly complex modelling and simulation activities, delivering digital twins of complex real-world systems. Target Recipients: Organizations involved in research and innovation, including industry, research institutions, academia, and public authorities. There's a particular focus on AI startups and SMEs. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (primarily focused on AI/Digital Twins within sectors like healthcare, transportation, agriculture, environment, manufacturing, and fields related to the Clean Industrial Deal). Geographic Scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must demonstrate innovative use of generative AI for digital twins, show applicability in multiple scientific domains and application scenarios, and align with key EU AI initiatives (GenAI4EU, Apply AI strategy, Destination Earth). Grant Frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating a recurring program context within the 2021-2027 period.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Good practices for increased autonomy of persons with disabilities, including physical, mental, intellectual and sensory disabilities 48338567TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to develop innovative, evidence-based approaches and practices to significantly increase the autonomy and full inclusion of persons with disabilities (physical, mental, intellectual, sensory) across all aspects of life. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Primarily research organizations, universities, and companies, including SMEs, capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects should be relevant to EU policies. Eligible countries are generally EU Member States and Associated Countries as per Horizon Europe rules. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on disability inclusion, social sciences and humanities research, and policy-relevant outcomes. - Grant frequency and program context: Part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), specifically the 2025 Work Programme for 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society', under the 'Social and Economical Transformations' destination. This specific topic is likely a one-time call within this work programme.	Funding Up to 3400000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Pragmatic clinical trials to enhance the quality of life of older cancer patients (65 years and older) through nutrition HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-05 Programme: Horizon Europe, Mission: Cancer	Core objective: Enhance the quality of life of older cancer patients (65 years and older) through pragmatic clinical trials focused on tailored nutritional care interventions. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The call is open to a wide range of organizations and stakeholders including physicians, academia, SMEs, insurance companies, charities, foundations, research organizations, civil society, and regional/national health authorities. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Healthcare, Social Sciences and Humanities). Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (specific eligibility details are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes). Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on older cancer patients (65+), nutritional interventions validated through pragmatic clinical trials, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual Work Programme of the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer, indicating a recurring program with potentially specific topics each year.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
PSLF-PROJECTS 45266314JTMLumpSumGrants1658188800000 Programme: Public Sector Loan Facility Call (PSLF)	Grant Purpose and Target Objective: To address serious social, economic, and environmental challenges arising from the transition towards the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets and 2050 climate neutrality. Target: Public sector entities undertaking projects that do not generate sufficient revenue to cover their investment costs, benefiting EU territories identified in approved Territorial Just Transition Plans. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focus on sustainable investments in areas like energy, transport, environment, and social infrastructure. Geographic scope: EU Member States, specifically territories covered by an approved Territorial Just Transition Plan. Projects can be located anywhere but must benefit these specific territories. Key filtering criteria: Applicant type (public or public service mission), project's consistency with Just Transition Plan, inability to self-finance, and eligibility for an EIB loan. Grant frequency: Rolling call with multiple cut-off dates until late 2025. Program aims to support socio-economic costs of climate transition.	Funding Up to 31250000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 11, 2025, midnight	Details
The role of civic and citizenship education for strengthening civic and democratic participation and support for common European values HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-10 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: To understand and enhance young people's civic knowledge, democratic citizenship attitudes, engagement in communities, and participation in civic life, and to assess the effectiveness of teaching methods for these aims. Target recipient type and size: Research consortia involving educational institutions, public bodies, and civil society organizations. No specific size mentioned but consortia imply multiple entities. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on education, social sciences, and democracy. Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Key filtering criteria: Projects must address civic and citizenship education for young people (15-29), especially including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and considering gender. Consortia must involve specific types of organizations (education/public bodies capable of curriculum rollout/teacher training, and civil society organizations). Grant frequency and program context: This is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under the Horizon Europe 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' Work Programme 2025, a recurring multi-annual funding program.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Restoring Ocean and Waters in Regions 48335500TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to support regional authorities in demonstrating and accelerating necessary transitions to achieve the objectives of the 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' Mission in their coastal and riparian areas. Target recipients are primarily PUBLIC sector entities, specifically regional and other competent authorities, working in consortia. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on environmental protection, biodiversity, water management, and the blue economy. Geographic scope requires demonstration activities in at least 8 regions, with at least 2 regions in each of the four specified EU sea and river basins: Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, and Danube River basin (including Black Sea). Key filtering criteria include strong involvement of regional authorities, focus on restoration activities, and alignment with EU environmental strategies. This grant is part of the ongoing Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', which is implemented in phases (development/piloting and deployment/upscaling).	Funding Up to 15000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Community of democracy practitioners and researchers 48337995TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET The core objective of this grant is to strengthen and augment an existing European network of democracy researchers and practitioners, contributing to EU policy aimed at renewing and reinforcing democracy. It targets research organisations, public bodies with policy-making roles, civil society organisations, and practitioners of civic participation and deliberation. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on social sciences and humanities research related to democracy, governance, and civic engagement. Geographic scope is primarily Europe, specifically EU Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may participate exceptionally. Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be part of a consortium including a public body with a policy-making role and a civil society organisation. The project must build upon the work of the 'Nets4Dem' network. This grant is part of the Horizon Europe program, specifically the 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' work programme for 2025, continuing prior efforts in strengthening European democracy.	Funding Up to 3500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
STEP – Digital Technologies – EU Strategic Independence (Path B) FENG.05.01-IP.02-005/25 Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki	The primary objective of this grant is to support investment projects undertaken by businesses in the digital technologies sector. The aim is to foster the manufacturing of critical digital technologies or elements of their value chains that contribute to reducing or eliminating the European Union's strategic dependencies on third countries. This funding is specifically designed for investment in production capabilities, not for research and development or the deployment of final products. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing solely on digital technologies that are deemed critical for EU's independence. The target recipients are all sizes of enterprises, including micro, small, medium, and large companies. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland. While the project's impact can extend globally, the investment itself must occur within Poland. Organizations applying must either be registered in Poland or be a Polish branch of a parent company located in an EU Member State. Key criteria for initial screening include: the project's direct contribution to reducing EU strategic dependency in digital technologies, the focus on manufacturing/production (not R&D or end-product implementation), the project's location in Poland, and the applicant's operational and financial stability. This is a specific call (Nabór I) within the broader 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki' (FENG) program, suggesting it is part of a recurring or structured funding initiative.	Funding Up to 150000000.00 PLN Deadline Oct. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.	Details
Pilots of long-term climate impact forest monitoring sites: Linking stand-level information and remote sensing 11081COMPETITIVE_CALLen Programme: Horizon Europe - The ForestWard Observatory to Secure Resilience of European Forests (FORWARDS)	This grant aims to support pilot projects focused on linking long-term forest monitoring sites with remote sensing techniques to better assess the impact of climate change and climatic extremes on trees and forests. It is part of the FORWARDS project, which seeks to prototype a pan-European ForestWard Observatory. - Target recipients: Organizations and entities capable of working with and enhancing existing forest monitoring networks (e.g., ICP Forests, ICOS, LTER sites). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is specific to the forestry and environmental monitoring sectors, with a strong focus on climate change impact assessment. - Geographic scope: Projects must operate across Europe, implying a pan-European coverage. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on leveraging existing forest monitoring sites, applying hyperspectral (preferably aircraft-based) remote sensing, and providing ground-truthing data. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the ongoing Horizon Europe FORWARDS project.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 21, 2025, 11 p.m.	Details
Intergenerational fairness in the context of demographic change in the EU HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-10 Programme: Horizon Europe	The grant's core objective is to enhance understanding and engagement on intergenerational fairness in the EU, provide scientific knowledge and data for evidence-informed policies, and develop actionable plans to adapt the European economic and social model to reduce intergenerational imbalances. The target recipients are primarily research-oriented organizations, including universities, research centers, social partners (trade unions, business organizations), civil society organizations, practitioners, vocational education and training (VET) providers, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on social sciences, humanities, public policy, and demographic studies. The geographic scope includes all EU Member States. Organizations from a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible for funding if specific provisions have been made. Key filtering criteria for initial screening are a focus on intergenerational fairness, demographic change, and the generation of scientific knowledge to directly inform public policy. This is a recurring grant opportunity, part of the broader Horizon Europe program. The program context is Horizon Europe, specifically Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society', within the 'Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations' destination.	Funding Up to 4000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
Great-depth enabling technologies EDF-2025-LS-RA-DIS-GDET Programme: European Defence Fund	This grant aims to foster the development of 'great-depth enabling technologies' to improve monitoring, defence, and response capabilities for critical underwater infrastructure in Seabed Warfare (SBW) scenarios, focusing on deep waters up to 6000 meters. - Target recipient type: Organizations capable of advanced defence research and technology development. - Target recipient size: Not specified. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: Technologies for global deep-water application, intended for EU defence capabilities. Eligible organizations are from EU Member States and associated countries (as per general EDF rules, not explicitly listed in this snippet). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on deep-water (200m-6000m) enabling technologies for Seabed Warfare, with an expected Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the European Defence Fund's (EDF) 2025 Work Programme, part of a larger call on 'Research actions targeting disruptive technologies for defence'.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Oct. 16, 2025, midnight	Details
DIGITAL-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-LEAI 48080493TOPICSen Programme: Chips for Europe Initiative	- - Core Objective: Develop advanced, energy-efficient AI chip prototypes (reaching Technology Readiness Levels 6-7) specifically for edge AI applications. The aim is to achieve industrial scaling, contribute to Europe's digital transformation, and support its sustainability goals. - Target Recipient Type and Size: Not explicitly defined in the provided text, but based on the objective (AI chip development, leveraging RTOs and pilot lines for industrial scaling), typical recipients would likely include organizations involved in advanced research and development, such as SMEs, ENTERPRISEs, UNIVERSITY research departments, and OTHER (Research and Technology Organizations - RTOs). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC (primarily technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, electronics). - Geographic Scope: European Union member states, as the grant explicitly mentions leveraging infrastructures 'within the Union'. - Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on AI chip development, TRL 6-7, ultra-low power consumption, real-time inference, potential for industrial scaling, and the mandatory use of EU state-of-the-art infrastructures like Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs) and Pilot Lines. - Grant Frequency and Program Context: This appears to be a recurring call, given the '2025' in the identifier and the '2021-2027' program period. It's part of the 'Chips JU Workprogramme', likely under the broader 'Chips for Europe Initiative', focusing on 'DIGITAL JU Simple Grants'.	Funding Up to 5000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 17, 2025, midnight	Details

Independence of the judiciary as an aspect of rule of law compliance

HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-11

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to strengthen democratic systems by funding research into the independence of the judiciary and overall rule of law compliance within EU Member States and enlargement countries. - Single, clear statement: To generate new knowledge and policy recommendations that improve the accountability, transparency, effectiveness, and trustworthiness of judicial institutions and democratic governance. - Target recipient type: Research organizations, universities, public authorities, civil society organizations, and businesses with research capabilities. - Target recipient size: No explicit size limitations specified; typically open to various organizational capacities capable of conducting comprehensive research. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries on the path to EU enlargement. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must focus on judicial independence, rule of law, comparative legal systems, and involve social sciences and humanities research. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual calls of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating a recurring program with specific, evolving topics.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Economic inequalities and their impact on democracy

48337863TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant, a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under Horizon Europe, aims to deepen the understanding of how economic inequalities affect democratic systems. It seeks to generate new knowledge, strategies, and policy recommendations to strengthen democratic resilience. - Single, clear statement: To enhance understanding and address the impact of economic inequalities on democratic processes and trust, with a focus on diverse demographic groups and territorial contexts. - Target recipient type and size: Primarily research organizations, universities, public bodies, and non-governmental organizations, as well as companies engaged in research (SMEs, enterprises). No specific size limits are provided. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Open to entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (as per Annex B of Work Programme General Annexes). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on interdisciplinary social sciences and humanities research, addressing economic inequalities and their democratic implications, with an emphasis on intersectionality and stakeholder involvement. - Grant frequency and program context: This is a call within the Horizon Europe 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' Work Programme 2025, specifically under the 'Democracy' destination. It is part of a recurring EU research funding framework.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Africa-EU CO-FUND action

9827COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy

The 'Europe-Africa Research and Innovation call on Sustainable Energy 2025' (LEAP-SE COFUND) aims to foster research and innovation collaborations between Europe and Africa in the field of sustainable and renewable energy. The grant seeks to fund projects that align with specific multi-annual roadmaps and thematic priorities related to energy. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research partners, organizations, and entities with research and innovation capabilities. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Europe and African countries. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on sustainable and renewable energy, research and innovation, and cross-continental collaboration between European and African entities. - Grant frequency and program context: This is part of the 'Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy' (LEAP-RE), which is a recurring program, with this specific call designated for 2025-2026.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 11, 2025, 4 p.m.

Details

Countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation

HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-05

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to counter and prevent radicalisation, extremism, hate speech, and polarisation. It supports research and innovation projects that gain a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena, including their links to social and economic inequality, and develop effective countermeasures. The grant is primarily for public bodies, research organizations, media organizations, NGOs, and civil society organizations. - Grant name: Countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation - Funding organization: European Commission (Horizon Europe) - Total funding for this topic: 10,500,000 EUR - Target recipient type: Research organizations, public bodies, media organizations, NGOs, civil society organizations, private entities (especially those under DSA). - Target recipient size: Not specified, but encourages broad consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on social sciences and humanities, media, and public policy related to democracy, security, and social cohesion. - Geographic scope: Open to eligible countries as defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes (EU Member States and Associated Countries). - Key filtering criteria: Focus on research and development of strategies/tools against radicalisation, extremism, hate speech, and polarisation; strong multi-stakeholder involvement; emphasis on social sciences and humanities research. - Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, suggesting a recurring call within the program's multi-annual framework.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation

47888734TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe - Chips Joint Undertaking

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: This grant aims to develop advanced AI-assisted methods and tools for engineering automation, including generative AI, to enhance efficiency and optimize resource utilization in software engineering tasks.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The grant targets consortia of legal entities, regardless of size, with a focus on innovation and technological development.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily focusing on software-defined vehicles, with potential for broader application in medical/pharmaceutical and digital industries through proof-of-concept studies.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: The grant is open to entities established in EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and a specific list of low- and middle-income countries for funding eligibility. Participation from other countries is possible, but typically without direct EU funding.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening:
Focus on AI-assisted methods and tools for engineering automation.
Application to software engineering, particularly for software-defined vehicles.
Requirement for a consortium of independent legal entities from different eligible countries.
Classification as an Innovation Action (IA) under Horizon Europe.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the HORIZON-JU-CHIPS-2025-IA-two-stage call, part of the multi-annual Horizon Europe programme, indicating recurring opportunities in related areas in future years.

Funding

Up to 20000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, 10 p.m.

Details

Technical Assistance preparation of SNAPs

LIFE-2025-TA-PP-NAT-SNAP

Programme: LIFE Work Programme 2025-2027

The core objective of this grant is to provide financial support for organizations to prepare proposals for Strategic Nature Projects (SNAPs). - This funding helps implement EU nature and/or biodiversity policy or legislation. - The target recipients are organizations that aim to develop large-scale nature conservation and biodiversity projects. - This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on environmental and nature conservation. - Geographic scope requires projects to be within countries implementing EU nature and/or biodiversity policy, typically EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria include the project's alignment with Priority Action Frameworks (PAFs) or National Restoration Plans, a large territorial scale, involvement of all concerned stakeholders, and a coordination mechanism for complementary funding. - This grant is part of the recurring LIFE Work Programme, specifically for the 2025-2027 period, indicating it's a regular funding stream for this type of preparatory technical assistance.

Funding

Up to 0.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Towards a European research hub on contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life and culture

HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-06

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To establish a sustainable European research hub and network focused on contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life and culture.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Research organizations, universities, and other legal entities with expertise in social sciences and humanities, forming a consortium.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Research, Social Sciences, Humanities, Jewish Studies).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: European Union Member States and Associated Countries, with a focus on underrepresented regions. International cooperation encouraged.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on research and network building, addressing contemporary antisemitism and Jewish life, consortium requirement, minimum 36-month duration, capacity for long-term sustainability.
Grant frequency and program context: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, specifically Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society'. This topic is expected to fund one project.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

BUILD UP Skills - National Platforms on energy efficiency skills for the clean energy transition

LIFE-2025-CET-BUILDSKILLS

Programme: LIFE Clean Energy Transition

Core objective: To increase the number of skilled professionals in Europe for the clean energy transition, focusing on the construction and renovation value chains, by supporting national skills platforms.
Target recipient: Organisations capable of establishing or continuing national multi-stakeholder platforms.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope: EU Member States, with projects focusing on national-level initiatives within those countries.
Key filtering criteria: Focus on energy efficiency skills, clear action plans for upskilling/reskilling, and measurable impact on training rates, energy savings, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Grant frequency: Part of the recurring BUILD UP Skills initiative, under the LIFE Clean Energy Transition program (LIFE-2025-CET call).

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

AI-generated digital twins for science

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-04

Programme: Horizon Europe - Research Infrastructures 2025

Core Objective: To advance European research infrastructures by using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to set up and manage highly complex modelling and simulation activities, delivering digital twins of complex real-world systems.
Target Recipients: Organizations involved in research and innovation, including industry, research institutions, academia, and public authorities. There's a particular focus on AI startups and SMEs.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (primarily focused on AI/Digital Twins within sectors like healthcare, transportation, agriculture, environment, manufacturing, and fields related to the Clean Industrial Deal).
Geographic Scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe.
Key Filtering Criteria: Proposals must demonstrate innovative use of generative AI for digital twins, show applicability in multiple scientific domains and application scenarios, and align with key EU AI initiatives (GenAI4EU, Apply AI strategy, Destination Earth).
Grant Frequency: This is part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating a recurring program context within the 2021-2027 period.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

Details

Good practices for increased autonomy of persons with disabilities, including physical, mental, intellectual and sensory disabilities

48338567TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to develop innovative, evidence-based approaches and practices to significantly increase the autonomy and full inclusion of persons with disabilities (physical, mental, intellectual, sensory) across all aspects of life. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Primarily research organizations, universities, and companies, including SMEs, capable of conducting Research and Innovation Actions. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects should be relevant to EU policies. Eligible countries are generally EU Member States and Associated Countries as per Horizon Europe rules. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on disability inclusion, social sciences and humanities research, and policy-relevant outcomes. - Grant frequency and program context: Part of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), specifically the 2025 Work Programme for 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society', under the 'Social and Economical Transformations' destination. This specific topic is likely a one-time call within this work programme.

Funding

Up to 3400000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Pragmatic clinical trials to enhance the quality of life of older cancer patients (65 years and older) through nutrition

HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-05

Programme: Horizon Europe, Mission: Cancer

Core objective: Enhance the quality of life of older cancer patients (65 years and older) through pragmatic clinical trials focused on tailored nutritional care interventions.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: The call is open to a wide range of organizations and stakeholders including physicians, academia, SMEs, insurance companies, charities, foundations, research organizations, civil society, and regional/national health authorities.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Healthcare, Social Sciences and Humanities).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (specific eligibility details are defined in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes).
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on older cancer patients (65+), nutritional interventions validated through pragmatic clinical trials, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the annual Work Programme of the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer, indicating a recurring program with potentially specific topics each year.

Funding

Up to 5000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

PSLF-PROJECTS

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Programme: Public Sector Loan Facility Call (PSLF)

Grant Purpose and Target

Objective: To address serious social, economic, and environmental challenges arising from the transition towards the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets and 2050 climate neutrality.
Target: Public sector entities undertaking projects that do not generate sufficient revenue to cover their investment costs, benefiting EU territories identified in approved Territorial Just Transition Plans.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focus on sustainable investments in areas like energy, transport, environment, and social infrastructure.
Geographic scope: EU Member States, specifically territories covered by an approved Territorial Just Transition Plan. Projects can be located anywhere but must benefit these specific territories.
Key filtering criteria: Applicant type (public or public service mission), project's consistency with Just Transition Plan, inability to self-finance, and eligibility for an EIB loan.
Grant frequency: Rolling call with multiple cut-off dates until late 2025. Program aims to support socio-economic costs of climate transition.

Funding

Up to 31250000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 11, 2025, midnight

Details

The role of civic and citizenship education for strengthening civic and democratic participation and support for common European values

HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-DEMOCRACY-10

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: To understand and enhance young people's civic knowledge, democratic citizenship attitudes, engagement in communities, and participation in civic life, and to assess the effectiveness of teaching methods for these aims.
Target recipient type and size: Research consortia involving educational institutions, public bodies, and civil society organizations. No specific size mentioned but consortia imply multiple entities.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on education, social sciences, and democracy.
Geographic scope: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe.
Key filtering criteria: Projects must address civic and citizenship education for young people (15-29), especially including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and considering gender. Consortia must involve specific types of organizations (education/public bodies capable of curriculum rollout/teacher training, and civil society organizations).
Grant frequency and program context: This is a Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under the Horizon Europe 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' Work Programme 2025, a recurring multi-annual funding program.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

Restoring Ocean and Waters in Regions

48335500TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to support regional authorities in demonstrating and accelerating necessary transitions to achieve the objectives of the 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' Mission in their coastal and riparian areas.
Target recipients are primarily PUBLIC sector entities, specifically regional and other competent authorities, working in consortia.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant focusing on environmental protection, biodiversity, water management, and the blue economy.
Geographic scope requires demonstration activities in at least 8 regions, with at least 2 regions in each of the four specified EU sea and river basins: Atlantic and Arctic Sea basin, Mediterranean Sea basin, Baltic and North Sea basin, and Danube River basin (including Black Sea).
Key filtering criteria include strong involvement of regional authorities, focus on restoration activities, and alignment with EU environmental strategies.
This grant is part of the ongoing Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030', which is implemented in phases (development/piloting and deployment/upscaling).

Funding

Up to 15000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

Details

Community of democracy practitioners and researchers

48337995TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

GRANT PURPOSE AND TARGET

The core objective of this grant is to strengthen and augment an existing European network of democracy researchers and practitioners, contributing to EU policy aimed at renewing and reinforcing democracy.
It targets research organisations, public bodies with policy-making roles, civil society organisations, and practitioners of civic participation and deliberation.
This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focused on social sciences and humanities research related to democracy, governance, and civic engagement.
Geographic scope is primarily Europe, specifically EU Member States and Associated Countries. Legal entities from non-associated third countries may participate exceptionally.
Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be part of a consortium including a public body with a policy-making role and a civil society organisation. The project must build upon the work of the 'Nets4Dem' network.
This grant is part of the Horizon Europe program, specifically the 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society' work programme for 2025, continuing prior efforts in strengthening European democracy.

Funding

Up to 3500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, midnight

Details

STEP – Digital Technologies – EU Strategic Independence (Path B)

FENG.05.01-IP.02-005/25

Programme: Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki

The primary objective of this grant is to support investment projects undertaken by businesses in the digital technologies sector. The aim is to foster the manufacturing of critical digital technologies or elements of their value chains that contribute to reducing or eliminating the European Union's strategic dependencies on third countries. This funding is specifically designed for investment in production capabilities, not for research and development or the deployment of final products. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing solely on digital technologies that are deemed critical for EU's independence. The target recipients are all sizes of enterprises, including micro, small, medium, and large companies. The geographic scope for project implementation is Poland. While the project's impact can extend globally, the investment itself must occur within Poland. Organizations applying must either be registered in Poland or be a Polish branch of a parent company located in an EU Member State. Key criteria for initial screening include: the project's direct contribution to reducing EU strategic dependency in digital technologies, the focus on manufacturing/production (not R&D or end-product implementation), the project's location in Poland, and the applicant's operational and financial stability. This is a specific call (Nabór I) within the broader 'Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki' (FENG) program, suggesting it is part of a recurring or structured funding initiative.

Funding

Up to 150000000.00 PLN

Deadline

Oct. 2, 2025, 2 p.m.

Details

Pilots of long-term climate impact forest monitoring sites: Linking stand-level information and remote sensing

11081COMPETITIVE_CALLen

Programme: Horizon Europe - The ForestWard Observatory to Secure Resilience of European Forests (FORWARDS)

This grant aims to support pilot projects focused on linking long-term forest monitoring sites with remote sensing techniques to better assess the impact of climate change and climatic extremes on trees and forests. It is part of the FORWARDS project, which seeks to prototype a pan-European ForestWard Observatory. - Target recipients: Organizations and entities capable of working with and enhancing existing forest monitoring networks (e.g., ICP Forests, ICOS, LTER sites). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is specific to the forestry and environmental monitoring sectors, with a strong focus on climate change impact assessment. - Geographic scope: Projects must operate across Europe, implying a pan-European coverage. - Key filtering criteria: Focus on leveraging existing forest monitoring sites, applying hyperspectral (preferably aircraft-based) remote sensing, and providing ground-truthing data. - Grant frequency: This is a specific call within the ongoing Horizon Europe FORWARDS project.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 21, 2025, 11 p.m.

Details

Intergenerational fairness in the context of demographic change in the EU

HORIZON-CL2-2025-01-TRANSFO-10

Programme: Horizon Europe

The grant's core objective is to enhance understanding and engagement on intergenerational fairness in the EU, provide scientific knowledge and data for evidence-informed policies, and develop actionable plans to adapt the European economic and social model to reduce intergenerational imbalances.
The target recipients are primarily research-oriented organizations, including universities, research centers, social partners (trade unions, business organizations), civil society organizations, practitioners, vocational education and training (VET) providers, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on social sciences, humanities, public policy, and demographic studies.
The geographic scope includes all EU Member States. Organizations from a number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries may also be eligible for funding if specific provisions have been made.
Key filtering criteria for initial screening are a focus on intergenerational fairness, demographic change, and the generation of scientific knowledge to directly inform public policy.
This is a recurring grant opportunity, part of the broader Horizon Europe program.
The program context is Horizon Europe, specifically Cluster 2 'Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society', within the 'Innovative Research on Social and Economic Transformations' destination.