EU Grants for Security

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the security sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

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Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
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Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
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Government in transition – how governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€12 000 000
Deadline:September 23, 2026
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Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience in CCAM: an innovation and policy roadmap for EU leadership (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Transition to low-temperature heating solutions in multi-apartment buildings

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Generative AI for smarter CCAM: enhancing perception, decision-making, and validation (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Road Safety and resilience of rural areas

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport through digital technologies and generative and discriminative AI

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Flagship-pilot: large-scale demonstrations of CCAM (CCAM Partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Integrated Production and Product Development for Next-Generation Lithium-based Batteries for Mobility (BATT4EU and Made in Europe Partnerships)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Increasing competitiveness and resilience of multimodal freight transport and logistics for competitive supply chains

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€100 000 000
Deadline:October 8, 2026
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Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€60 000 000
Deadline:October 13, 2026
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Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on preventing and countering the misuse of emerging technologies for criminal purposes, including issues related to lawful access to data

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Multi-hazard approach and cumulative / cascading impacts

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Targeted innovative capabilities for the resilience of critical entities to natural and human-induced disasters, including hybrid scenarios

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on driving innovation uptake of disaster risk solutions

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Open topic on supporting disruptive technological innovations for civil security

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Development of innovative tools, processes, equipment and technologies through responses to disasters and emergencies for search and rescue in hazardous conditions

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Improving capabilities of law enforcement to counter climate-related challenges

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Prevention and mitigation of misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism purposes

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Missing persons: prevention and investigation

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Tools and processes to support stress tests of critical infrastructure

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Demand-led innovation in security

HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Reliability of age assessment methods in the context of security and border management

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Public procurement of innovation for security

HORIZON Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Development of ecosystem and next-generation capabilities for a secured European Critical Communication System in civil security

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026
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Accessible and available travel facilitation

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 330 000
Deadline:November 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Security EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Security sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Security sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Security sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Security EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.