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

July 30, 2025

€280,000 total (cascade funding; individual award size may vary; project duration available in call text)

Supports creative urban projects advancing sustainable recycling of reinforced polymers, fostering collaboration among artists, citizens, and designers.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of the YouRban initiative, aims to foster a co-creative, sustainable, and inclusive urban ecosystem with a focus on recycling reinforced polymers directly on-the-truck. The program encourages localized and urban manufacturing solutions, aligning with the principles of the New European Bauhaus. Through cascade funding, the call brings together artists, citizens, and designers to collaborate on innovative projects addressing urban sustainability and circular economy challenges, particularly regarding material recycling. --- ## Due Dates - July 30, 2025: Full application/submission deadline (single-stage) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: €280,000 (cascade funding) - Individual grant sizes may vary; refer to the call text for details on project duration and specific allocations. --- ## Eligibility - Open to artists, citizens, and designers. - Projects must address sustainable recycling of reinforced polymers and promote urban, co-creative, and inclusive solutions. - Additional eligibility and participation requirements are detailed in the official call text. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission process. - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11083?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by the specified deadline. - The evaluation process includes: scope screening, independent evaluation, consensus meetings, ethics assessment, and formal checks before sub-grant agreement preparation and signature. --- ## Additional Information - The call is managed by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. - Projects should align with the principles of the New European Bauhaus and the Horizon Europe topic HORIZON-CL4-2023-HUMAN-01-53. - Further details and updates may be available on the [Kartu platform information page](https://kartuplatform.eu/rooms/390a9981-6efd-4832-a09c-94774cd34d7f/details). --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal — Official Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11083?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission — Funder Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Further Information (Kartu platform)](https://kartuplatform.eu/rooms/390a9981-6efd-4832-a09c-94774cd34d7f/details) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Open Call for Artists, Citizens and Designers

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