EU Grant Programmes Database

Showing 20 of 5271 grant calls

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Development of digital solutions for existing hydropower operation and maintenance

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:January 10, 2023
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EU-Ukraine Cluster Partnership Programme

SMP Project Grants

Budget:€3 000 000
Deadline:June 4, 2024
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Call for proposals dedicated to SMEs and research organisations

EDF Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€34 000 000
Deadline:November 4, 2024
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Improving scientific knowledge to strengthen the science-basis of management decisions under the CFP

EMFAF Project Grants

Budget:€2 600 000
Deadline:February 20, 2025
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Exploiting renewable energy for shipping, in particular focusing on the potential of wind energy (ZEWT Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 26, 2022
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Call for proposals: action grants on the safety and quality of new Substances of Human Origin (Breast milk, faecal microbiota transplants) (b) HS-g-23-50.02 Faecal microbiotic transplants (HS-g-23-50.02)

EU4H Project Grants

Budget:€400 000
Deadline:June 11, 2024
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Information and awareness raising campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in third countries and within Europe

AMIF Project Grants

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:July 5, 2022
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Building capabilities in innovation procurement

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:October 25, 2021
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MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025

HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks, HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks - Industrial Doctorates

Budget:€597 803 810
Deadline:November 25, 2025
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Pan-European Cultural Entities

CREA Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:January 31, 2024
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Efficient and low-emission technologies for industrial use of combustion and gasification systems from low-value biogenic residues and wastes

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:January 10, 2023
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Selection of hosting sites and fellows for EU-FORA (European Food Risk Assessment) Fellowship Programme

EUBA Type of Action

Budget:€825 000
Deadline:March 26, 2024
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Topic 2 Focus topic on “High Performance RISC-V Automotive Processors supporting SDV”

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€103 000 000
Deadline:May 14, 2024
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Supporting the All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Alliance and Declaration

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:September 20, 2023
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Topic 1 Global call according to SRIA 2024

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€103 000 000
Deadline:May 14, 2024
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Energy system modelling, optimisation and planning tools

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 26, 2022
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Data-driven solutions to foster industry’s contribution to inclusive and sustainable food systems

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 500 000
Deadline:March 23, 2023
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Thermal energy storage solutions

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 26, 2022
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Improvement of Integrated Assessment Models in support of climate policies

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:February 10, 2022
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EIC Pathfinder Challenge: In-space solar energy harvesting for innovative space applications

HORIZON EIC Grants

Budget:€163 500 000
Deadline:October 25, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

A call is the funding invitation (with deadlines). A topic is the specific scope within a call (what the EU wants funded and what outcomes/impacts they expect). An action is the funding scheme/type of project (e.g., RIA/IA/CSA) that sets rules like budget model and evaluation emphasis.
It’s the project “scheme” that defines the goal and many rules. RIA = Research and Innovation Action; IA = Innovation Action; CSA = Coordination and Support Action; COFUND = co-funding programme; MSCA = Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions; EIC = European Innovation Council calls. Type of Action affects eligibility, consortium needs, funding rates/cost rules, and evaluation focus.
Single-stage means you submit the full proposal once. Two-stage means you first submit a short proposal (stage 1); only shortlisted applicants are invited to submit a full proposal (stage 2).
Associated Countries have an agreement with the EU programme, so their entities typically participate on (almost) the same terms as EU Member States. Non‑Associated (Third) Countries may be allowed to participate, but funding eligibility can differ by call and country—always check the call conditions.
“Participating countries” are those allowed to take part in the programme/call. “Eligible countries” usually refers to countries whose organisations are eligible to receive EU funding under that call. Some participants may join without EU funding depending on the rules.
An SME is generally an organisation with fewer than 250 employees and either turnover ≤ €50M or balance sheet total ≤ €43M, plus “autonomy/ownership” criteria. It’s typically declared by the applicant and can be verified during grant preparation or audits using corporate/financial information.
Many Horizon calls require a consortium (often at least 3 independent entities from 3 different EU/Associated countries). Some schemes/calls allow single beneficiaries (common in ERC/EIC-type calls and some CSAs). The call’s eligibility/admissibility conditions are the source of truth.
TRL is a 1–9 scale describing technology maturity (1 = basic principles; 9 = proven in real operations). Pick a call whose expected TRL range matches your start point and the TRL you can credibly reach by the end of the project; RIAs tend to target lower TRLs than IAs.
Expected outcomes are the direct results the EU expects from funded projects (short/medium term). Expected impacts are the longer-term changes those outcomes should contribute to (economic, societal, environmental, strategic). Strong proposals trace a clear path from activities → outcomes → impacts.
Work packages (WPs) are major blocks of work. Tasks are the concrete activities within a WP. Deliverables are tangible outputs you submit (reports, prototypes, datasets, etc.). Milestones are checkpoints used to track progress and decisions.
Many Horizon calls use three criteria: Excellence (quality of concept and methodology), Impact (value and credibility of expected outcomes/impacts), and Implementation (work plan, resources, team/consortium). Weighting and wording can vary by call and Type of Action.
A threshold is the minimum score required for a criterion (and sometimes an overall minimum). Proposals that pass thresholds are ranked by total score (and sometimes tie-break rules). Funding is offered from the top of the ranked list until the available budget is exhausted.
Time‑to‑grant is the time from deadline to signing the Grant Agreement. GAP is the phase after selection where you provide validations/administrative info, confirm budget details, and finalise the grant agreement.
Eligible costs are necessary for the project, incurred during the action, properly recorded, and compliant with the grant rules. Ineligible costs are not reimbursed (common examples include fines/penalties, some taxes like recoverable VAT, and costs not linked to the action). Always follow the specific programme rules for the call.
Direct costs are clearly attributable to the project (personnel, travel, equipment depreciation, subcontracting, etc.). Indirect costs are overheads (rent, utilities, admin) usually reimbursed as a flat rate—often 25% of eligible direct costs (excluding some categories, depending on the programme rules).
A lump sum grant pays a fixed amount for completing agreed work (typically per work package). Reporting focuses on whether the work/deliverables were completed as agreed, rather than reimbursing actual costs line-by-line.
Subcontracting is purchasing a service from an external provider for a defined task (with procurement/value-for-money rules). “Third parties” can mean linked/affiliated entities contributing resources. “In‑kind contributions” are non-cash resources provided to the project (e.g., equipment use or staff time), under specific conditions.
Typically, you must provide open access to peer‑reviewed publications and manage research data under FAIR principles via a Data Management Plan (DMP). Exceptions can apply for confidentiality, security, IP protection, or other justified reasons.
Communication is outreach to the public and stakeholders about the project and its value. Dissemination is sharing results with target audiences (researchers/industry) to enable uptake. Exploitation is turning results into real use (products, services, standards, policy, further investment).
In Horizon Europe, many public bodies, higher education establishments, and research organisations established in EU/Associated countries must have a GEP in place to be eligible. Exact applicability depends on organisation type and the current programme rules.
Projects often complete an ethics self‑assessment and may need approvals (e.g., human participants, animal research, sensitive data). If you process personal data, you must comply with GDPR and implement appropriate safeguards (lawful basis, minimisation, security, retention, etc.).
Background IP is what partners bring in before the project; results (sometimes called foreground) are created during the project. Access rights define who can use what for implementation and exploitation. A consortium agreement typically governs ownership, access, publication review, and exploitation rules among partners.