Grants8

Grant Information	Key Details	Eligibility & Funding
Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate: programme coordinator – UKRI OPP914 Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme	This grant aims to appoint a Programme Coordinator for the 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme'. The core objective is to ensure cross-programme integration, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to maximize the outcomes and impacts of the overall program, which funds research projects addressing non-CO2 climate effects from aviation. This opportunity is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting the aviation and atmospheric science sectors, with a clear focus on environmental and climate change research. The target recipient is an individual, or an individual supported by a team, from a UK research organization eligible for NERC funding. Key Filtering Criteria: Applicant must be based at a UK research organization eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding. The individual leading the project must be in a role equivalent to Lecturer level or above, with relevant expertise and experience in interdisciplinary research, aviation, or atmospheric science. Strong focus on strategic thinking, high-level stakeholder engagement, and effective communication. The grant is a one-time funding opportunity for this specific coordinator role, but it is integral to a larger, ongoing NERC-led research programme.	Funding Up to 478750.00 GBP Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details
Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT) Co-Funded Partnership HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D2-07 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to continue and expand the 'Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Co-Funded Partnership' to help cities become more sustainable and climate-neutral. It supports the implementation of the partnership's strategy and action plan. SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on urban transitions, sustainable urban development, climate action, and related areas. Target Recipient: The coordinator of the existing DUT consortium (funded under HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-16 and HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-01-08). Geographic Scope: Primarily European cities, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration and outreach. Key Filtering Criteria: Your organization must be the coordinator of the specified existing DUT consortium. New partners can be added, but the lead must be the established consortium. Grant Frequency: This is a continuation of an ongoing co-funded partnership, extending its activities.	Funding Up to 56000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, 10 p.m.	Details
Circular Economy and Zero Pollution 48204424TOPICSen Programme: LIFE Programme	This grant aims to facilitate Europe's transition towards a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient economy. It focuses on protecting and improving the quality of the environment, including air, water, and soil, and halting biodiversity loss. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To drive Europe's green transition by funding projects that develop and demonstrate innovative solutions for circular economy principles, pollution reduction, and sustainable management of natural resources. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Legal entities of various sizes, including businesses, public authorities, and non-governmental organizations. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must be carried out within EU Member States or associated third countries. Activities outside these areas are permitted only if essential for effectiveness within the EU. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on environmental innovation, circular economy, and pollution control; must be a legal entity based in an eligible country. - Grant frequency and program context: This is an annual call within the broader LIFE Programme (2021-2027), which is a recurring EU funding instrument for environment and climate action.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Technologies for critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from end-of-life products (IA) HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-61 Programme: Horizon Europe, Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space	This grant aims to significantly increase the supply security and access to critical and strategic raw materials for EU industrial value chains. It focuses on developing and implementing advanced technologies for the high-quality re-use and recycling of critical raw materials from specific end-of-life products. - Primary objective: Improve EU's resilience in raw material supply chains by boosting recovery rates and enhancing the competitiveness of secondary raw material production. - Target recipient: Legal entities from eligible countries, including SMEs, larger enterprises, research organizations, and universities, expected to form multidisciplinary consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on raw materials, circular economy, waste management, and specific industrial sectors such as electronics, batteries, vehicles, and renewable energy components. - Geographic scope: European Union, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic raw materials partnerships or relevant trade agreements with the EU. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must target functional re-use and recycling (avoiding downcycling), demonstrate a strong business case for industrialisation and market uptake, and involve collaborative consortia. - Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating recurring opportunities within this broader program.	Funding Up to 8000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Modelling of mitigation pathways for F-gases HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-03 Programme: Horizon Europe	This grant aims to significantly improve the understanding and modeling capacity related to the use and emissions of F-gases (Fluorinated greenhouse gases). The core objective is to develop better regional pathways for mitigating these emissions, particularly within the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sectors, and to understand how these efforts interact with the broader decarbonisation of the energy system. It seeks to provide modelling tools that assist countries (especially Montreal Protocol parties) in making informed policy decisions for implementing the Kigali Agreement and aligning with the Paris Agreement's climate goals. The target recipients are primarily research-focused organizations and entities with strong R&D capabilities, including universities, research institutions, and potentially innovative companies (SMEs and larger enterprises). The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on environmental science, climate action, energy systems, and advanced modeling/technology development related to greenhouse gas mitigation. Geographically, the project's scope is global, requiring analysis across all main regions, differentiating between countries under Article 5 of the Montreal Protocol and those that are not. However, funding eligibility typically applies to entities located in EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include demonstrated expertise in F-gas dynamics, atmospheric modeling, energy system integration, and a commitment to open science practices. This grant is part of the broader Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025, indicating it falls within a recurring, strategic funding context.	Funding Up to 3000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Nature and Biodiversity LIFE-2025-SAP-NAT-NATURE Programme: LIFE Programme (2021-2027)	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To contribute to European Union objectives for the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the Union's natural capital across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Not explicitly defined in this document, but targets organizations capable of undertaking 'Standard Action Projects' in nature and biodiversity conservation. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focuses on the European Union's natural capital. Eligible countries are defined in section 6 of the main call document (not provided here), but typically includes EU Member States and associated countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must aim for direct conservation benefits and long-term sustainability, focusing on the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of EU legislation and policy on nature and biodiversity. Projects focusing exclusively on governance and information are excluded from this specific call. Grant frequency and program context: This is for the LIFE program in 2025, specifically for 'Standard Action Projects (SAP)' within the 'Nature and Biodiversity' sub-programme. The LIFE program is recurring.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Technical Assistance preparation of ENV SIPs LIFE-2025-TA-PP-ENV-SIP Programme: LIFE Programme	This grant, part of the LIFE Programme, offers financial support to organizations to prepare proposals for large-scale Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). These SIPs aim to implement national or regional environmental plans related to Circular Economy, Waste, Water, and Air. The core objective is to facilitate the development of high-quality proposals for significant environmental projects that operate at a large territorial scale, involve all relevant stakeholders, and include coordination mechanisms for complementary funding. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing exclusively on the environment, particularly within the domains of circular economy, waste management, water management, and air quality. The geographic scope is implicitly the European Union member states, as it falls under an EU funding program. Key filtering criteria for this technical assistance grant involve the applicant's intent to develop a comprehensive proposal for a Strategic Integrated Project that addresses specific environmental challenges, aligns with national/regional plans, and demonstrates a multi-stakeholder, large-scale approach. This is a one-time call for 2025 as indicated by 'LIFE-2025-TA-PP-ENV-SIP', implying it's part of the LIFE Work Programme 2025-2027.	Funding Up to 300000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, midnight	Details
Mission Lighthouses coordination and support activities 48335625TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	Core objective: Enhance the 'lighthouse' basin approach to restore ocean and waters by strengthening basin-scale cooperation and governance, and supporting the replication and scale-up of transformative solutions. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Complementary public and/or private organisations and networks with heterogeneous expertise. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focus on the four major EU sea/river basins: Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic and North Sea, and Danube River (including Black Sea). Requires transboundary coordination within these basins. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on ocean and water restoration, basin-scale collaboration, coordination and support actions, and the deployment of innovative solutions for the blue economy. Grant frequency and program context: Part of the multi-year Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030' Work Programme, indicating recurring opportunities.	Funding Up to 3550000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Renforcement des capacités des institutions du marché du travail EuropeAid/184514/DD/ACT/DZ Programme: Appui aux politiques d’emploi passives et actives en Algérie n° NDICI-GEO-NEAR/2023/ACT-61873	The core objective of this grant is to improve the integration and development of employment skills, particularly for youth and women, by strengthening the capacities of labor market institutions in Algeria. This is achieved through a Twinning project where an EU Member State's public administration provides expertise to the Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MTESS). - Target recipient type: Public administrations and mandated bodies of EU Member States. - Target recipient size: Not applicable in terms of standard business size, but rather based on institutional capacity and experience. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Social affairs and Employment sector. - Geographic scope: Algeria (beneficiary country). Applicants must be from EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a public administration or mandated body from an EU Member State with relevant expertise in labor market policies and institutional capacity building. - Grant frequency: This is a specific Twinning call, part of an ongoing EU cooperation program, rather than a recurring annual grant.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.	Details
AI-powered impact simulations in support of the Destination Earth initiative HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-03 Programme: Horizon Europe - Research Infrastructures 2025	Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To develop and demonstrate AI-powered impact simulations, particularly for the Destination Earth initiative, to support informed decision-making in complex Earth systems. Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations with strong research and innovation capabilities, including universities, research organizations, and companies (including SMEs and larger enterprises). MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focus on AI, Digital Technologies, Environmental Science, Climate Modelling, Research Infrastructures). Geographic scope and any location requirements: Organizations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, with provisions for other non-EU/non-associated countries. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on AI, digital twins, Earth system science, climate/weather prediction, and collaboration with Destination Earth. Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme, under Research Infrastructures 2025.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
RFCS-2025 Steel Research Projects RFCS-2025-02-RPJ Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) - RFCS-2025	Core Objective: To advance research and technological development towards sustainable, low-carbon, and circular steel production and applications within the European Union, contributing to the EU Green Deal's objectives. Target Recipient: Entities involved in steel research and production, including research organizations, universities, and industrial companies. SECTOR-SPECIFIC Geographic Scope: EU Member States. Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on the steel industry, commitment to decarbonization and environmental sustainability, and a strong research and development component. Grant Frequency: This is part of the annual RFCS-2025 call, indicating a recurring program within the 2021-2027 programming period.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
RFCS-2025 Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects 48271433TOPICSen Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)	The core objective of this grant is to develop, demonstrate, and improve near-zero-carbon steel production processes, focusing on raising product quality, increasing productivity, and substantially reducing emissions, energy consumption, and carbon footprint. It also aims to advance steel grades and their applications, conserve resources, protect the environment, foster a circular economy, and enhance workforce conditions in the steel sector. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in the steel industry, including producers, research institutions, and technology developers. Specific legal forms (e.g., SME, Enterprise) are not detailed in the provided text. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Steel industry - Geographic scope: Organizations established in countries eligible under RFCS rules, which typically include EU Member States and associated countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must directly address pilot and demonstration activities for steel decarbonization, align with the detailed research objectives (Articles 8, 9, 10, 10a), and contribute to the European Green Deal. Priority is given to projects with clear industrial, economic, social, and environmental benefits. - Grant frequency: Part of the annual RFCS call series (RFCS-2025).	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Bio-based drop-ins/smart drop-in platform chemicals, via cost-effective, sustainable and resource-efficient conversion of biomass HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IAFlag-02 Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)	Core objective: To develop and demonstrate cost-effective, robust, sustainable, and large-scale production processes for bio-based drop-in (including smart drop-in) platform chemicals. Target recipient type and size: The grant targets organizations involved in the bio-based industries, chemicals production, and related value chains, implying a mix of large enterprises, SMEs, research organizations, and universities capable of undertaking large-scale innovation actions. MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the bio-based industry, chemicals, manufacturing, and related biotechnology sectors. Geographic scope and any location requirements: The grant is open to applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, as defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, making its scope European. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must focus on bio-based 'drop-in' chemicals that are analogues of fossil-based chemicals but not 'substances of very high concern' (SVHCs). They must demonstrate large-scale production reaching TRL 8 and integrate these chemicals into market-relevant final products at TRL 6 or higher. A strong emphasis on sustainability, resource efficiency, process safety, and the application of 'safe-and-sustainable-by-design' (SSbD) principles is essential. Involvement of a multi-actor consortium, including B2B end-users and feedstock providers, is also critical. Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) within the broader Horizon Europe framework. It is an Innovation Action (IA) aiming to bring technology closer to market.	Funding Up to 20000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
MAESTRO 17: Pioneer Research Projects for Experienced Researchers MAESTRO 17 Programme: Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) Grant Programs	This grant, MAESTRO 17, is announced by the Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) in Poland. Its core objective is to fund pioneering research projects for experienced researchers. These projects should be significant for scientific development, go beyond current knowledge, and have the potential to lead to scientific discoveries. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, as it supports basic research across all scientific disciplines, categorized into three broad panels: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (HS); Exact Sciences and Technical Sciences (ST); and Life Sciences (NZ). The target recipients are researchers (individuals) and their affiliated organizations in Poland, including universities, various research institutes, and certain types of enterprises. The primary geographic scope is Poland, as the implementing entity must have its registered office there, and the project's Principal Investigator (PI) must reside in Poland for at least 50% of the project duration. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the PI's extensive track record in publications and previous project leadership, the nature of the research (must be basic research), and the organizational type. This is a recurring grant program, as indicated by 'MAESTRO 17', suggesting previous and future editions.	Funding Up to None PLN Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, noon	Details
RFCS-2025 Steel Accompanying Measures 48271138TOPICSen Programme: RFCS-2025	Target Grant ID: RFCS-2025-02-AM Core objective: To support the European steel industry's transition towards decarbonization and a circular economy by fostering talent development, enhancing skill formation, and compiling comprehensive overviews of innovative, low-carbon steelmaking technologies for policymakers and decision-makers. Explicit identification of target recipient type: Organizations active in the steel sector or those capable of providing supporting services to it. Target size: Not specified in the provided documents. MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (steel industry). Geographic scope and any location requirements: Eligible countries are defined in the call document (section 6), but are typically EU Member States and associated countries. Implied to be across the EU. Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on 'Accompanying Measures' within the steel industry, specifically targeting talent/skill development or comprehensive technology overviews for decarbonization and circular economy objectives. Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the broader RFCS (Research Fund for Coal and Steel) program, designed to align with the European Green Deal.	Funding Up to None EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
SONATA BIS 15: Research Projects for Establishing New Research Teams SONATA BIS 15 Programme: SONATA BIS	This grant, SONATA BIS 15, is offered by the National Science Centre (NCN) to support basic scientific research aimed at establishing new research teams. It is specifically designed for individuals who have obtained their doctoral degree within the last 5 to 12 years before the application year. The grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines across humanities, social sciences, arts, exact and technical sciences, and life sciences. The primary geographic focus is Poland, as the implementing entity must be based in Poland and the Principal Investigator is required to spend a significant portion of their time in the country. This is a recurring grant program, offered annually.	Funding Up to None PLN Deadline Sept. 16, 2025, noon	Details
Training and up-skilling of research infrastructures technical staff HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-01 Programme: Horizon Europe	The core objective of this grant is to enhance the expertise, knowledge, mobility, and career opportunities of technical staff working in European research infrastructures by structuring comprehensive training activities. It targets organizations operating or hosting research infrastructures, specifically those linked to ESFRI Landmarks or European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: European, covering EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Must be involved with research infrastructures, focus on technical staff training, collaboration with ESFRI/ERIC is mandatory, and the action type is Coordination and Support Action (CSA). - Grant frequency: This is a recurring call within the Horizon Europe program (2021-2027), specifically the 2025 iteration.	Funding Up to 1500000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 18, 2025, midnight	Details
Testing and demonstrating innovative solutions to improve resilience to extreme heat, including addressing health impacts HORIZON-MISS-2025-01-CLIMA-04 Programme: Horizon Europe	Core Objective: To test and demonstrate innovative solutions aimed at improving resilience to extreme heat and addressing its health impacts across Europe. Target Recipients: Primarily regional and local authorities, but also other actors from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries including research institutes, industry, investors, and citizens. Grant Type: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on climate adaptation, public health, urban resilience, and innovative finance). Geographic Scope: Open to entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Demonstration activities must specifically take place in at least 3 different regional or local authorities, each located in a different eligible country. Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on heat resilience, multi-country demonstration requirement, and collaboration with regional/local authorities. Grant Frequency and Context: Part of the 2025 call within the ongoing Horizon Europe EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, aiming for a climate-resilient Europe by 2030.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
Demonstrating solutions to help hotspots in coastal regions to adapt to climate change 48335039TOPICSen Programme: Horizon Europe	To demonstrate innovative, systemic, and co-designed solutions for climate adaptation in coastal 'hotspot' regions, contributing to increased climate resilience. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, ideally involving regional and local authorities as consortium partners. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Demonstration sites must be in at least 3 distinct coastal regional or local authorities in different eligible countries. At least one demonstration site must be in a 'EUCRA hotspot area' (Southern Europe, low-lying coastal, EU Outermost Regions). - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on coastal climate adaptation, innovative demonstration, multi-country collaboration, local authority involvement, addressing 'hotspot' regions. - Grant frequency and program context: Recurring, part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme within the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.	Funding Up to 10000000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, midnight	Details
#BeActive-EU-SPORT-AWARDS – Inclusion 48514693TOPICSen Programme: Erasmus+ / #BeActive EU Sport Awards	This award aims to recognize organizations that have successfully used sport as a powerful tool to promote social inclusion, gender equality, diversity, and unity. It seeks to highlight initiatives that have already broken down barriers, empowered underrepresented groups, and fostered understanding, peace, and diversity through sport. Target recipient: Organizations that have implemented impactful sport activities. Size: Not specified, open to various organizational sizes. Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Sport and Social Impact). Geographic scope: Eligible countries are defined in the full Call Document (not provided here). Key filtering criteria: Demonstrated success in using sport for social inclusion and related objectives. Grant frequency: Part of the annual EU Sport Awards, indicating a recurring program.	Funding Up to 25000.00 EUR Deadline Sept. 24, 2025, 3 p.m.	Details

Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate: programme coordinator – UKRI

OPP914

Programme: Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme

This grant aims to appoint a Programme Coordinator for the 'Aviation’s non-CO2 Impacts on the Climate programme'. The core objective is to ensure cross-programme integration, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication to maximize the outcomes and impacts of the overall program, which funds research projects addressing non-CO2 climate effects from aviation. This opportunity is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, primarily targeting the aviation and atmospheric science sectors, with a clear focus on environmental and climate change research. The target recipient is an individual, or an individual supported by a team, from a UK research organization eligible for NERC funding. Key Filtering Criteria:

Applicant must be based at a UK research organization eligible for Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding.
The individual leading the project must be in a role equivalent to Lecturer level or above, with relevant expertise and experience in interdisciplinary research, aviation, or atmospheric science.
Strong focus on strategic thinking, high-level stakeholder engagement, and effective communication.
The grant is a one-time funding opportunity for this specific coordinator role, but it is integral to a larger, ongoing NERC-led research programme.

Funding

Up to 478750.00 GBP

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, 3 p.m.

Details

Driving Urban Transitions to a sustainable future (DUT) Co-Funded Partnership

HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D2-07

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to continue and expand the 'Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Co-Funded Partnership' to help cities become more sustainable and climate-neutral. It supports the implementation of the partnership's strategy and action plan.

SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on urban transitions, sustainable urban development, climate action, and related areas.
Target Recipient: The coordinator of the existing DUT consortium (funded under HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-16 and HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-01-08).
Geographic Scope: Primarily European cities, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration and outreach.
Key Filtering Criteria: Your organization must be the coordinator of the specified existing DUT consortium. New partners can be added, but the lead must be the established consortium.
Grant Frequency: This is a continuation of an ongoing co-funded partnership, extending its activities.

Funding

Up to 56000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, 10 p.m.

Details

Circular Economy and Zero Pollution

48204424TOPICSen

Programme: LIFE Programme

This grant aims to facilitate Europe's transition towards a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, climate-neutral, and resilient economy. It focuses on protecting and improving the quality of the environment, including air, water, and soil, and halting biodiversity loss. - Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To drive Europe's green transition by funding projects that develop and demonstrate innovative solutions for circular economy principles, pollution reduction, and sustainable management of natural resources. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Legal entities of various sizes, including businesses, public authorities, and non-governmental organizations. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: Projects must be carried out within EU Member States or associated third countries. Activities outside these areas are permitted only if essential for effectiveness within the EU. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on environmental innovation, circular economy, and pollution control; must be a legal entity based in an eligible country. - Grant frequency and program context: This is an annual call within the broader LIFE Programme (2021-2027), which is a recurring EU funding instrument for environment and climate action.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Technologies for critical raw materials and strategic raw materials from end-of-life products (IA)

HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-MATERIALS-61

Programme: Horizon Europe, Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space

This grant aims to significantly increase the supply security and access to critical and strategic raw materials for EU industrial value chains. It focuses on developing and implementing advanced technologies for the high-quality re-use and recycling of critical raw materials from specific end-of-life products. - Primary objective: Improve EU's resilience in raw material supply chains by boosting recovery rates and enhancing the competitiveness of secondary raw material production. - Target recipient: Legal entities from eligible countries, including SMEs, larger enterprises, research organizations, and universities, expected to form multidisciplinary consortia. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Focuses on raw materials, circular economy, waste management, and specific industrial sectors such as electronics, batteries, vehicles, and renewable energy components. - Geographic scope: European Union, associated countries, OECD countries, African Union Member States, MERCOSUR, CARIFORUM, Andean Community, and countries with strategic raw materials partnerships or relevant trade agreements with the EU. - Key filtering criteria: Proposals must target functional re-use and recycling (avoiding downcycling), demonstrate a strong business case for industrialisation and market uptake, and involve collaborative consortia. - Grant frequency: Part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, indicating recurring opportunities within this broader program.

Funding

Up to 8000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Modelling of mitigation pathways for F-gases

HORIZON-CL5-2025-06-D1-03

Programme: Horizon Europe

This grant aims to significantly improve the understanding and modeling capacity related to the use and emissions of F-gases (Fluorinated greenhouse gases). The core objective is to develop better regional pathways for mitigating these emissions, particularly within the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sectors, and to understand how these efforts interact with the broader decarbonisation of the energy system. It seeks to provide modelling tools that assist countries (especially Montreal Protocol parties) in making informed policy decisions for implementing the Kigali Agreement and aligning with the Paris Agreement's climate goals. The target recipients are primarily research-focused organizations and entities with strong R&D capabilities, including universities, research institutions, and potentially innovative companies (SMEs and larger enterprises). The grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing on environmental science, climate action, energy systems, and advanced modeling/technology development related to greenhouse gas mitigation. Geographically, the project's scope is global, requiring analysis across all main regions, differentiating between countries under Article 5 of the Montreal Protocol and those that are not. However, funding eligibility typically applies to entities located in EU Member States and countries associated with the Horizon Europe programme. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include demonstrated expertise in F-gas dynamics, atmospheric modeling, energy system integration, and a commitment to open science practices. This grant is part of the broader Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025, indicating it falls within a recurring, strategic funding context.

Funding

Up to 3000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

Details

Nature and Biodiversity

LIFE-2025-SAP-NAT-NATURE

Programme: LIFE Programme (2021-2027)

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To contribute to European Union objectives for the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the Union's natural capital across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Not explicitly defined in this document, but targets organizations capable of undertaking 'Standard Action Projects' in nature and biodiversity conservation.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focuses on the European Union's natural capital. Eligible countries are defined in section 6 of the main call document (not provided here), but typically includes EU Member States and associated countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must aim for direct conservation benefits and long-term sustainability, focusing on the development, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of EU legislation and policy on nature and biodiversity. Projects focusing exclusively on governance and information are excluded from this specific call.
Grant frequency and program context: This is for the LIFE program in 2025, specifically for 'Standard Action Projects (SAP)' within the 'Nature and Biodiversity' sub-programme. The LIFE program is recurring.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Technical Assistance preparation of ENV SIPs

LIFE-2025-TA-PP-ENV-SIP

Programme: LIFE Programme

This grant, part of the LIFE Programme, offers financial support to organizations to prepare proposals for large-scale Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs). These SIPs aim to implement national or regional environmental plans related to Circular Economy, Waste, Water, and Air. The core objective is to facilitate the development of high-quality proposals for significant environmental projects that operate at a large territorial scale, involve all relevant stakeholders, and include coordination mechanisms for complementary funding. This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC, focusing exclusively on the environment, particularly within the domains of circular economy, waste management, water management, and air quality. The geographic scope is implicitly the European Union member states, as it falls under an EU funding program. Key filtering criteria for this technical assistance grant involve the applicant's intent to develop a comprehensive proposal for a Strategic Integrated Project that addresses specific environmental challenges, aligns with national/regional plans, and demonstrates a multi-stakeholder, large-scale approach. This is a one-time call for 2025 as indicated by 'LIFE-2025-TA-PP-ENV-SIP', implying it's part of the LIFE Work Programme 2025-2027.

Funding

Up to 300000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, midnight

Details

Mission Lighthouses coordination and support activities

48335625TOPICSen

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core objective: Enhance the 'lighthouse' basin approach to restore ocean and waters by strengthening basin-scale cooperation and governance, and supporting the replication and scale-up of transformative solutions.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Complementary public and/or private organisations and networks with heterogeneous expertise.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Focus on the four major EU sea/river basins: Atlantic and Arctic, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic and North Sea, and Danube River (including Black Sea). Requires transboundary coordination within these basins.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on ocean and water restoration, basin-scale collaboration, coordination and support actions, and the deployment of innovative solutions for the blue economy.
Grant frequency and program context: Part of the multi-year Horizon Europe Mission 'Restore our ocean and waters by 2030' Work Programme, indicating recurring opportunities.

Funding

Up to 3550000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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Renforcement des capacités des institutions du marché du travail

EuropeAid/184514/DD/ACT/DZ

Programme: Appui aux politiques d’emploi passives et actives en Algérie n° NDICI-GEO-NEAR/2023/ACT-61873

The core objective of this grant is to improve the integration and development of employment skills, particularly for youth and women, by strengthening the capacities of labor market institutions in Algeria. This is achieved through a Twinning project where an EU Member State's public administration provides expertise to the Algerian Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MTESS). - Target recipient type: Public administrations and mandated bodies of EU Member States. - Target recipient size: Not applicable in terms of standard business size, but rather based on institutional capacity and experience. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Social affairs and Employment sector. - Geographic scope: Algeria (beneficiary country). Applicants must be from EU Member States. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a public administration or mandated body from an EU Member State with relevant expertise in labor market policies and institutional capacity building. - Grant frequency: This is a specific Twinning call, part of an ongoing EU cooperation program, rather than a recurring annual grant.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 23, 2025, 4 p.m.

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AI-powered impact simulations in support of the Destination Earth initiative

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-TECH-03

Programme: Horizon Europe - Research Infrastructures 2025

Single, clear statement of grant's core objective: To develop and demonstrate AI-powered impact simulations, particularly for the Destination Earth initiative, to support informed decision-making in complex Earth systems.
Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations with strong research and innovation capabilities, including universities, research organizations, and companies (including SMEs and larger enterprises).
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focus on AI, Digital Technologies, Environmental Science, Climate Modelling, Research Infrastructures).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Organizations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe, with provisions for other non-EU/non-associated countries.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on AI, digital twins, Earth system science, climate/weather prediction, and collaboration with Destination Earth.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a specific topic within the recurring Horizon Europe Work Programme, under Research Infrastructures 2025.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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RFCS-2025 Steel Research Projects

RFCS-2025-02-RPJ

Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) - RFCS-2025

Core Objective: To advance research and technological development towards sustainable, low-carbon, and circular steel production and applications within the European Union, contributing to the EU Green Deal's objectives.
Target Recipient: Entities involved in steel research and production, including research organizations, universities, and industrial companies.
SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: EU Member States.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on the steel industry, commitment to decarbonization and environmental sustainability, and a strong research and development component.
Grant Frequency: This is part of the annual RFCS-2025 call, indicating a recurring program within the 2021-2027 programming period.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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RFCS-2025 Steel Pilot and Demonstration Projects

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Programme: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS)

The core objective of this grant is to develop, demonstrate, and improve near-zero-carbon steel production processes, focusing on raising product quality, increasing productivity, and substantially reducing emissions, energy consumption, and carbon footprint. It also aims to advance steel grades and their applications, conserve resources, protect the environment, foster a circular economy, and enhance workforce conditions in the steel sector. - Target recipient type: Organizations active in the steel industry, including producers, research institutions, and technology developers. Specific legal forms (e.g., SME, Enterprise) are not detailed in the provided text. - SECTOR-SPECIFIC: Steel industry - Geographic scope: Organizations established in countries eligible under RFCS rules, which typically include EU Member States and associated countries. - Key filtering criteria: Projects must directly address pilot and demonstration activities for steel decarbonization, align with the detailed research objectives (Articles 8, 9, 10, 10a), and contribute to the European Green Deal. Priority is given to projects with clear industrial, economic, social, and environmental benefits. - Grant frequency: Part of the annual RFCS call series (RFCS-2025).

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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Bio-based drop-ins/smart drop-in platform chemicals, via cost-effective, sustainable and resource-efficient conversion of biomass

HORIZON-JU-CBE-2025-IAFlag-02

Programme: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)

Core objective: To develop and demonstrate cost-effective, robust, sustainable, and large-scale production processes for bio-based drop-in (including smart drop-in) platform chemicals.
Target recipient type and size: The grant targets organizations involved in the bio-based industries, chemicals production, and related value chains, implying a mix of large enterprises, SMEs, research organizations, and universities capable of undertaking large-scale innovation actions.
MUST state if grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC: This grant is SECTOR-SPECIFIC to the bio-based industry, chemicals, manufacturing, and related biotechnology sectors.
Geographic scope and any location requirements: The grant is open to applicants from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, as defined in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, making its scope European.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Projects must focus on bio-based 'drop-in' chemicals that are analogues of fossil-based chemicals but not 'substances of very high concern' (SVHCs). They must demonstrate large-scale production reaching TRL 8 and integrate these chemicals into market-relevant final products at TRL 6 or higher. A strong emphasis on sustainability, resource efficiency, process safety, and the application of 'safe-and-sustainable-by-design' (SSbD) principles is essential. Involvement of a multi-actor consortium, including B2B end-users and feedstock providers, is also critical.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) within the broader Horizon Europe framework. It is an Innovation Action (IA) aiming to bring technology closer to market.

Funding

Up to 20000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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MAESTRO 17: Pioneer Research Projects for Experienced Researchers

MAESTRO 17

Programme: Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) Grant Programs

This grant, MAESTRO 17, is announced by the Narodowe Centrum Nauki (NCN) in Poland. Its core objective is to fund pioneering research projects for experienced researchers. These projects should be significant for scientific development, go beyond current knowledge, and have the potential to lead to scientific discoveries. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, as it supports basic research across all scientific disciplines, categorized into three broad panels: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (HS); Exact Sciences and Technical Sciences (ST); and Life Sciences (NZ). The target recipients are researchers (individuals) and their affiliated organizations in Poland, including universities, various research institutes, and certain types of enterprises. The primary geographic scope is Poland, as the implementing entity must have its registered office there, and the project's Principal Investigator (PI) must reside in Poland for at least 50% of the project duration. Key filtering criteria for initial screening include the PI's extensive track record in publications and previous project leadership, the nature of the research (must be basic research), and the organizational type. This is a recurring grant program, as indicated by 'MAESTRO 17', suggesting previous and future editions.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, noon

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RFCS-2025 Steel Accompanying Measures

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Programme: RFCS-2025

Target Grant ID: RFCS-2025-02-AM
Core objective: To support the European steel industry's transition towards decarbonization and a circular economy by fostering talent development, enhancing skill formation, and compiling comprehensive overviews of innovative, low-carbon steelmaking technologies for policymakers and decision-makers.
Explicit identification of target recipient type: Organizations active in the steel sector or those capable of providing supporting services to it.
Target size: Not specified in the provided documents.
MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC (steel industry).
Geographic scope and any location requirements: Eligible countries are defined in the call document (section 6), but are typically EU Member States and associated countries. Implied to be across the EU.
Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on 'Accompanying Measures' within the steel industry, specifically targeting talent/skill development or comprehensive technology overviews for decarbonization and circular economy objectives.
Grant frequency and program context: This is a recurring grant opportunity as part of the broader RFCS (Research Fund for Coal and Steel) program, designed to align with the European Green Deal.

Funding

Up to None EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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SONATA BIS 15: Research Projects for Establishing New Research Teams

SONATA BIS 15

Programme: SONATA BIS

This grant, SONATA BIS 15, is offered by the National Science Centre (NCN) to support basic scientific research aimed at establishing new research teams. It is specifically designed for individuals who have obtained their doctoral degree within the last 5 to 12 years before the application year. The grant is SECTOR-AGNOSTIC, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines across humanities, social sciences, arts, exact and technical sciences, and life sciences. The primary geographic focus is Poland, as the implementing entity must be based in Poland and the Principal Investigator is required to spend a significant portion of their time in the country. This is a recurring grant program, offered annually.

Funding

Up to None PLN

Deadline

Sept. 16, 2025, noon

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Training and up-skilling of research infrastructures technical staff

HORIZON-INFRA-2025-01-DEV-01

Programme: Horizon Europe

The core objective of this grant is to enhance the expertise, knowledge, mobility, and career opportunities of technical staff working in European research infrastructures by structuring comprehensive training activities. It targets organizations operating or hosting research infrastructures, specifically those linked to ESFRI Landmarks or European Research Infrastructure Consortia (ERICs). - SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope: European, covering EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Key filtering criteria: Must be involved with research infrastructures, focus on technical staff training, collaboration with ESFRI/ERIC is mandatory, and the action type is Coordination and Support Action (CSA). - Grant frequency: This is a recurring call within the Horizon Europe program (2021-2027), specifically the 2025 iteration.

Funding

Up to 1500000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 18, 2025, midnight

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Testing and demonstrating innovative solutions to improve resilience to extreme heat, including addressing health impacts

HORIZON-MISS-2025-01-CLIMA-04

Programme: Horizon Europe

Core Objective: To test and demonstrate innovative solutions aimed at improving resilience to extreme heat and addressing its health impacts across Europe.
Target Recipients: Primarily regional and local authorities, but also other actors from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries including research institutes, industry, investors, and citizens.
Grant Type: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (focused on climate adaptation, public health, urban resilience, and innovative finance).
Geographic Scope: Open to entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Demonstration activities must specifically take place in at least 3 different regional or local authorities, each located in a different eligible country.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on heat resilience, multi-country demonstration requirement, and collaboration with regional/local authorities.
Grant Frequency and Context: Part of the 2025 call within the ongoing Horizon Europe EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change, aiming for a climate-resilient Europe by 2030.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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Demonstrating solutions to help hotspots in coastal regions to adapt to climate change

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Programme: Horizon Europe

To demonstrate innovative, systemic, and co-designed solutions for climate adaptation in coastal 'hotspot' regions, contributing to increased climate resilience. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Organizations from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, ideally involving regional and local authorities as consortium partners. - MUST state if grant is 'SECTOR-SPECIFIC' or 'SECTOR-AGNOSTIC': SECTOR-SPECIFIC - Geographic scope and any location requirements: EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Demonstration sites must be in at least 3 distinct coastal regional or local authorities in different eligible countries. At least one demonstration site must be in a 'EUCRA hotspot area' (Southern Europe, low-lying coastal, EU Outermost Regions). - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Focus on coastal climate adaptation, innovative demonstration, multi-country collaboration, local authority involvement, addressing 'hotspot' regions. - Grant frequency and program context: Recurring, part of the annual Horizon Europe Work Programme within the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change.

Funding

Up to 10000000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, midnight

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#BeActive-EU-SPORT-AWARDS – Inclusion

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Programme: Erasmus+ / #BeActive EU Sport Awards

This award aims to recognize organizations that have successfully used sport as a powerful tool to promote social inclusion, gender equality, diversity, and unity. It seeks to highlight initiatives that have already broken down barriers, empowered underrepresented groups, and fostered understanding, peace, and diversity through sport.

Target recipient: Organizations that have implemented impactful sport activities.
Size: Not specified, open to various organizational sizes.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Sport and Social Impact).
Geographic scope: Eligible countries are defined in the full Call Document (not provided here).
Key filtering criteria: Demonstrated success in using sport for social inclusion and related objectives.
Grant frequency: Part of the annual EU Sport Awards, indicating a recurring program.

Funding

Up to 25000.00 EUR

Deadline

Sept. 24, 2025, 3 p.m.

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