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

September 23, 2027

€3,000,000–€4,000,000 per project; up to 3 projects funded; lump sum grants

Funds interdisciplinary research on how access to nature-positive environments affects social cohesion and reduces inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings.

--- ## Description This European Commission grant supports research projects that investigate how access to quality green and blue spaces influences social and environmental justice, community cohesion, and the overall social fabric in urban and peri-urban areas. The call aims to generate strong evidence on the ways inclusive management of environmental commons can foster climate and societal resilience, wellbeing, and community participation, while addressing how limited access to biodiverse spaces may exacerbate social inequalities. Projects should adopt interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches, examining structural and systemic drivers of disparities in access to nature, and consider the role of community-based projects, local businesses, and social economy actors. The scope includes exploring community-level impacts of green/blue space initiatives, barriers to access, knowledge gaps on long-term impacts, and the contribution of nature to place-making and shared identity. --- ## Due Dates - September 23, 2027: Full application submission deadline (single-stage) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Each funded project will receive between €3,000,000 and €4,000,000 as a lump sum grant. - Up to 3 projects are expected to be funded under this topic. - The total topic budget is €12,000,000. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia from eligible countries as described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Eligible applicants include research organizations, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, public authorities, private sector entities, and civil society organizations from EU Member States and Associated Countries. - Proposals must be interdisciplinary and are expected to engage civil society organizations. - Participation by entities from cities that are signatories of the Green City Accord is encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Submission system opens May 13, 2027. - Proposals must follow the page limits and layout described in the application form and relevant annexes. - Proposals should be gender-sensitive and intersectional, with a focus on structural and systemic drivers of disparities. - Detailed guidance, templates, and manuals are available on the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should cluster and cooperate with other selected projects under this and previous related calls. - Synergies with the EU Urban Agenda and the EU Nature Restoration Regulation should be considered. - Lump sum funding simplifies financial reporting; see [guidance on lump sum funding](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). - The call expects contributions from social sciences, humanities, environmental sciences, and related fields. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&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 & Eligibility Rules](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Green City Accord Information](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban-environment/green-city-accord_en) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiry Service| [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings - European Commission

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