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

September 17, 2026

Around €5,000,000 per project (lump sum); typically 2 projects funded under this topic

Supports large-scale demonstration and deployment of innovative, circular textile collection, sorting, reuse, and repair systems at city/regional level.

--- ## Description This grant, funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe, aims to accelerate the adoption of circular economy practices in textile management at city and regional levels. It funds projects that develop, test, and deploy innovative solutions for textile collection, sorting, reuse, and repair, engaging local authorities, citizens, businesses, and social enterprises. Projects should enhance data transparency, leverage digital and AI-driven solutions (e.g., product passports, repair pricing), and incentivize manufacturers to improve reparability. The goal is to enable large-scale replication of circular textile methodologies, reduce environmental impacts, and support systemic transitions towards sustainable urban economies. Collaboration with the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) and integration of social sciences and humanities expertise are strongly encouraged. --- ## Due Dates - September 17, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximate award: €5,000,000 per project (lump sum) - Indicative number of grants: 2 projects funded under this topic --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must apply a multi-actor approach. - Consortium must include at least nine (9) distinct regional or local authorities as beneficiaries: - At least three (3) from different demonstration cities/regions - At least six (6) from other and different replication cities/regions - Eligible countries: EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B](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)) - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply (see [Annex C](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)) --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Application form and templates available in the Submission System ([Standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf)) - Proposals must follow the guidelines in the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - Evaluation criteria, scoring, 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) - Lump sum funding model applies ([Lump Sum MGA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf)) --- ## Additional Information - Projects should involve robust evaluation methods, including lifecycle assessments where relevant. - Collaboration with the CCRI Coordination and Support Office and clustering with related projects is encouraged. - Proposals must integrate social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise. - Gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches are required. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=7&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI)](https://circular-cities-and-regions.ec.europa.eu/) - [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, evaluation, legal setup)](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) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Contact Page | [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) |

Demonstrating and deploying innovative collection, sorting-for-reuse and repair systems for textiles at city/region level (Circular Cities and Regions Initiative topic) - European Commission

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