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

November 5, 2026

€4,500,000 total; expected 1 grant, lump sum, typical award size €4.5M

Supports innovative tools and strategies for climate security and civil preparedness in Europe, focusing on risk management and crisis response.

Requires at least 3 disaster risk authorities from 3 different EU/Associated countries in the consortium.

--- ## Description This European Commission grant under Horizon Europe aims to advance methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance climate security and civil preparedness across Europe. The focus is on strengthening risk assessment, crisis management, and adaptation strategies by developing and validating advanced, data-driven solutions for climate and environmental risk forecasting, disaster response, and adaptation. Projects should integrate diverse data sources (including European space programs like Copernicus and Galileo), support transnational collaboration, and align with international frameworks such as the Sendai Disaster Risk Reduction Framework. Special attention is given to vulnerable populations and the use of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Re-usable) data practices. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: November 5, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: €4,500,000 (single grant expected) - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under the Horizon Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) scheme. - Project duration and budget should align with the scope and ambition of the proposed activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including at least 3 authorities in charge of disaster risk management from 3 different EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Authorities must be public bodies operating at the national level with a formal mandate for disaster risk management. - Relevant international organizations headquartered in a Member State or Associated Country are exceptionally eligible for funding. - Participation from entities in European outermost regions is encouraged. - See [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full country eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission; the system opens on May 6, 2026. - Applications must use the standard Horizon Europe Innovation Action forms, available in the [Submission System](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals must include a table listing all disaster risk authorities involved (template provided in the application). - For projects using satellite-based data, Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS services must be used. - Evaluation criteria and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Further guidance is available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should build on the European Climate Risk Assessment and national risk assessments. - Collaboration with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is encouraged for real-scale testing. - All data produced must be FAIR. - Transnational collaboration and alignment with EU strategies for preparedness and climate adaptation are essential. --- ## External Links - [Full call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=6&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes for 2026-2027](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contacts | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Climate security and civil preparedness – new ways to develop pre- and post-crisis climate-change related scenarios for a more resilient Europe - European Commission

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