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

September 23, 2027

€2,500,000–€3,000,000 per project (lump sum grants) | Up to 5 grants expected

Funds multidisciplinary research on how cultural heritage strengthens social resilience, inclusion, and identity in Europe, with emphasis on youth, gender, and cohesion-security links.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports research projects that deepen the understanding of cultural heritage’s role in fostering societal resilience, intercultural dialogue, and social cohesion across Europe. Projects should explore how cultural heritage shapes civic engagement, social innovation, collective memory, and democratic values, while developing forward-looking narratives aligned with Europe’s evolving values. The initiative encourages multidisciplinary, empirical, and participatory research approaches, focusing on three thematic areas: - Cultural participation and access (especially among youth and disadvantaged groups) - Gender roles and identities in cultural narratives - The relationship between cultural heritage, social cohesion, and security Proposals are expected to deliver good practices, policy recommendations, and guidance for policymakers and practitioners, and to leverage existing EU-funded knowledge, networks, and digital platforms to maximize impact and knowledge dissemination. --- ## Due Dates - September 23, 2027: Full application / submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Each project may request between €2,500,000 and €3,000,000 (lump sum grants). - Up to 5 projects are expected to be funded in this call. --- ## Eligibility - Open to consortia including legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. - Proposals must be multidisciplinary, involving relevant fields such as heritage and museum studies, cultural anthropology, media studies, literary studies, musicology, and more. - Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate if they secure their own funding or meet specific provisions (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity as outlined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - The call opens on May 13, 2027, and closes on September 23, 2027. - Applications must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposal templates and guidance documents are available on the portal, including: - [Application Form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Evaluation Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/ef/ef_he-ria-ia_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - Proposals must clearly indicate the chosen thematic area (A, B, or C). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must adopt participatory and empirical research methods and connect to both formal and non-formal education. - Collaboration with existing EU-funded networks and digital platforms (e.g., European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage) is encouraged. - Grants are awarded to top-ranked proposals in each thematic area, provided they meet all thresholds. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07?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 FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) - [National Contact Points](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Online Enquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Programme Help | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | Portal IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contact Points | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Societal Impact of Cultural Heritage - European Commission

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