[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

July 10, 2025 (Opens) | October 12, 2025 (Deadline)

Total available: €123,750 | Project duration: 18 months

Supports citizen and stakeholder engagement in co-creating solutions and governance for climate-smart forestry and forest restoration in Europe.

--- ## Description This grant, under the EU-funded FORWARDS project, aims to advance inclusive, participatory approaches to climate-smart forestry (CSF) and forest restoration across Europe. The program seeks proposals for initiatives that actively engage citizens and stakeholders in shaping forest management and restoration strategies, either at the forest holding or governance level. Activities may include new or complementary social engagement efforts, spanning local, regional, or national scales, all within the context of climate-smart forestry or forest restoration. The initiative will also contribute to the development of the Forest-Ward Observatory, a pan-European system for monitoring and evaluating how forests respond to climate change. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: July 10, 2025 - Application deadline: October 12, 2025 (23:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €123,750 - Expected duration of funded projects: 18 months --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations and consortia based in Europe. - Activities must be carried out within Europe and relate directly to climate-smart forestry or forest restoration. - Projects should focus on participatory governance, citizen/stakeholder engagement, and co-creation of management/restoration solutions. - Both new and complementary initiatives are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11274?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Detailed guidance and application materials are available on the [EFI grants page](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025). - Proposals should detail the participatory structures/processes to be developed, expected impact, and alignment with climate-smart forestry or restoration objectives. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is part of the FORWARDS project (ForestWard Observatory to Secure Resilience of European Forests). - Supported projects are expected to contribute knowledge and case studies to the Observatory, informing future EU policy and practice. - The call encourages a range of engagement levels, from grassroots community action to regional/national programs. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11274?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EFI Grants & Training – Further Information](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025) - [European Commission – Funder Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission (General) | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Citizen and Stakeholder Engagement in Climate-Smart Forestry (CSF) and Forest Restoration

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