HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES-03
Deadline: 16 September 2025
Total Budget: €6 million
The European Commission has launched a funding opportunity under Horizon Europe Cluster 6 to support resilient, inclusive, healthy, and green coastal communities. This call invites innovative, interdisciplinary proposals that address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by coastal regions in the context of climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic transformation.
Call Focus:
Foster sustainable development in coastal areas.
Promote nature-based solutions and community-led innovation.
Enhance climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and social inclusion.
Support local governance, participatory planning, and circular economy models.
Who Should Apply?
This call is ideal for:
Research institutions and universities
Local and regional authorities
NGOs and civil society organizations
SMEs and industry partners
Coastal community networks
Proposals must demonstrate a transdisciplinary approach, involving both scientific and local knowledge, and should include co-creation with communities to ensure relevance and impact.
Key Dates
Proposal Deadline: 16 September 2025
Evaluation Results: February 2026
Project Start: June 2026
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal. This is a single-stage call, so applicants must submit a complete proposal by the deadline.
Find out more here.