GroundWork Open Call
GroundWork Open Call supports farmers with on-farm regenerative grazing experiments that combine adaptive livestock management and soil health assessment to strengthen ecosystems and food production.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 1, 2026, 09:00 Brussels time (Opening) | November 19, 2026, 15:00 CET (Submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to €27,000 per farm over 36 months; €891,000 total funding
Summary: Supports on-farm regenerative livestock grazing experiments to improve soil health through adaptive livestock management.
Key Information: Farmers must commit experimental land, livestock, monitoring access, and participation in Living Lab activities for three years.
Description
GroundWork is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project supporting regenerative livestock grazing through five Living Labs in Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, and Serbia. Managed by FundingBox Accelerator and organised by the GroundWork Consortium, this open call will select up to 33 additional farming projects for a three-year Regenerative Grazing Programme. Funding reduces the economic risks of dedicating agricultural land to experimentation.
Participating farmers co-design grazing practices suited to regional conditions, supported by mentors, business consultation, and peer learning. Experiments combine adaptive livestock management with soil health assessment, sensor monitoring, animal welfare assessment, environmental life cycle assessment, and social impact assessment. The programme aims to improve soil ecosystem functions, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and advance regenerative food production.
