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

February 1, 2026

Up to €750,000 total; project duration is 12 months.

Supports pilots for climate-smart forestry and forest restoration in Europe with strong citizen and stakeholder engagement.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to establish pilot projects for climate-smart forestry (CSF) and forest restoration across Europe, with a strong emphasis on engaging citizens and stakeholders throughout the process. The program recognizes the urgent challenges faced by European forests due to climate change—including heatwaves, droughts, and disturbances such as wildfires and pest outbreaks—and seeks to address these through holistic, adaptive forest management. Projects should integrate mitigation and adaptation strategies to enhance forest resilience, increase carbon storage, and support ecosystem health and biodiversity. A key aspect of the initiative is to ensure inclusive decision-making by incorporating local knowledge, fostering social learning, and building trust among all stakeholders. --- ## Due Dates - February 1, 2026: Submission deadline (single-stage full application; 23:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €750,000 - Expected duration of participation for funded projects: 12 months --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations, research institutions, and consortia able to implement climate-smart forestry and restoration pilots in Europe. - Applicants must demonstrate strong engagement with citizens and stakeholders, including local communities, in project design and implementation. - Proposals must align with the goals of enhancing forest resilience, carbon storage, and ecosystem services. - Further eligibility details may be specified on the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12525?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12525?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Detailed guidance, manuals, and reference documents are available on the portal. - Additional process information can be found at the [EFI grants page](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should generate evidence on the impacts of climate-smart forestry and restoration practices across diverse European regions. - Proposals must demonstrate how they will facilitate social learning, knowledge exchange, and collaborative decision-making. - Strong focus on including marginalized groups and ensuring equitable participation. - The call is part of the FORWARDS project under the Horizon Europe program (Grant agreement number 101084481, topic HORIZON-CL6-2022-CLIMATE-01-05). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12525?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder Homepage](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Further Information & Application Guidance (EFI)](https://efi.int/grants-training/grants/G-05-2025) --- ## 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 | ---

Establishing Climate-Smart Forestry and Forest Restoration Pilots in Europe with Citizen and Stakeholder Engagement - European Commission

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