Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: September 4, 2025 (Stage 1 short proposal) | February 18, 2026 (Stage 2 full proposal)

Funding Amounts: ~€12 million per project (3 projects expected); total topic budget €36 million; project duration typically 4 years

Summary: Supports establishment of living labs to develop and implement participatory solutions for soil health in Continental, Boreal, and Alpine regions, advancing the EU’s healthy soils by 2030 mission.

Key Information: Proposals must focus on one biogeographical region (Continental, Boreal, or Alpine), with living labs in at least three different EU Member States or Associated Countries.