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

March 2025 (anticipated)

Horizon Europe collaborative projects; typical budgets in the €3–5 million range; project duration usually 3–5 years.

Supports innovative governance and policy frameworks for sustainability and resilience in food, agriculture, bioeconomy, and environmental sectors.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of the Horizon Europe programme (Cluster 6), aims to strengthen sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity in agriculture, food systems, bioeconomy, and environmental management. The call seeks proposals that develop, test, or implement new governance models, policies, or approaches, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Projects should address societal and environmental challenges by equipping farmers, their workforce, and advisors with the relevant knowledge, skills, and competences needed for the future of agriculture. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated call opening: January 2025 - Anticipated call deadline: March 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical Horizon Europe collaborative projects have total budgets in the range of €3–5 million. - Project durations are usually 3–5 years. - Funding covers eligible costs including personnel, research activities, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia involving at least three independent legal entities from three different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Eligible applicants include: - Universities and research organizations - Public authorities and policy bodies - SMEs, industry, and NGOs - Farmer organizations and advisory services - Proposals must demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and active stakeholder participation. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2025-03-GOVERNANCE-14?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process includes: - Registration of all consortium partners - Preparation of a full proposal following the Horizon Europe guidelines - Submission before the anticipated deadline (March 2025) - Evaluation is based on excellence, impact, and quality of implementation. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should emphasize innovative governance approaches, capacity building, and the practical transfer of knowledge to end-users. - Projects are expected to demonstrate clear pathways to sustainability and societal impact. - Collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including farmers and advisory networks, is strongly encouraged. --- ## External Links - [Horizon Europe Topic Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2025-03-GOVERNANCE-14?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Horizon Europe](https://commission.europa.eu/research-and-innovation/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en) - [Overview of all EU funding opportunities](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders_en) --- ## 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 | | Funding Portal Help | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) |

Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place

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