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

October 12, 2025 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)

Up to €123,750 per project; expected project duration is 18 months.

Supports initiatives that engage citizens and stakeholders in participatory decision-making for climate-smart forestry and forest restoration across Europe.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen participatory governance in climate-smart forestry (CSF) and forest restoration by supporting projects that foster citizen and stakeholder engagement at various governance levels. The grant encourages the development of inclusive structures and processes, ranging from local community actions to regional or national programs, to actively involve the public in shaping forest management and restoration strategies. Projects may complement existing engagement activities or implement new ones within the context of CSF or forest restoration, with a focus on co-creation and empowerment of diverse stakeholders. --- ## Due Dates - October 12, 2025: Full application submission deadline (single-stage, 23:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available per awarded project: up to €123,750 - Expected project duration: 18 months --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations and consortia operating in Europe, including: - Research institutions - Universities - NGOs - Public bodies - Community groups - Projects must focus on citizen and stakeholder engagement in CSF and/or forest restoration. - Activities must take place within Europe and align with the objectives of the FORWARDS project and the HORIZON-CL6-2022-CLIMATE-01-05 topic. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submit proposals 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 call documents, guidelines, and application forms are available through the [EFI grant page](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025). - Review the [submission guidelines](https://efi.int/sites/default/files/files/Grants/G-05-2025/G-05-2024%2C%20Grant%20submission%20guidelines.pdf) and [grant agreement template](https://efi.int/sites/default/files/files/Grants/G-05-2025/G-05-2025%2C%20Annex%203%20Grant%20Agreement%20Template.pdf) before applying. - Q&A documents are periodically published on the EFI grant page. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is part of the FORWARDS project, which aims to prototype a pan-European ForestWard Observatory for monitoring climate change impacts on forests. - Activities should demonstrate innovative approaches to participatory governance and engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders. - Questions regarding the call can be submitted according to the schedule outlined on the [EFI grant page](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal — Grant Call Page](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 Grant Information & Documents](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Grant Submission Guidelines (PDF)](https://efi.int/sites/default/files/files/Grants/G-05-2025/G-05-2024%2C%20Grant%20submission%20guidelines.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](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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