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

November 4, 2027

€6,000,000 total; around €3,000,000 per project; 2 projects expected; single-stage.

Supports projects that enhance disaster resilience by engaging youth through digital innovation, education, and community involvement.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the European Commission under Horizon Europe aims to strengthen societal resilience to disasters by actively involving younger generations through digital innovation, education, and community engagement. Projects should develop innovative solutions—such as digital tools, gamification, and interactive learning—to improve disaster awareness, risk perception, and response capabilities among youth (typically defined as ages 13–30). Emphasis is placed on participatory, youth-led approaches, citizen science, and digital engagement platforms to ensure young people’s perspectives are integrated into disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The call encourages the use of emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, social media analytics, serious games) to increase youth engagement in disaster preparedness and crisis response. Proposals should include practical pilots, real-world case studies, training and educational tools for preparedness and crisis management, and strategies to connect youth data with crisis management teams. Projects must also deliver a stakeholder or market analysis and a roadmap for the uptake of developed methodologies and technologies. Projects are expected to align with relevant EU policies, leverage synergies with existing frameworks (such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, and the Sendai Framework), and prioritize the involvement of citizens and civil society. --- ## Due Dates - Full application submission deadline: November 4, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: €6,000,000 - Expected EU contribution per project: around €3,000,000 - Indicative number of projects funded: 2 - Funding is provided as a lump sum grant under Horizon Europe rules. --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) for details). - Proposals **must include**: - At least 2 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) - At least 2 NGOs representing young people or youth organisations - These must come from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. - Proposals should adhere to the age definition of youth (typically 13–30 years old). - Additional eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements are described in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes ([see here](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call opens on May 5, 2027; submission deadline is November 4, 2027, 17:00 Brussels time. - Proposals must follow the template and page limits in the application form (see [Annex A](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_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/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf). - Applications must include a table of information about security practitioners (as per the IT submission tool). - If satellite-based data is used, Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS services must be included. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must ensure the active involvement of citizens and civil society. - Proposals should seek synergies with EU disaster risk reduction, education, digital transformation, and civil protection policies. - A focus on intersectionality and heterogeneity within the youth population is encouraged. - The grant uses a lump sum funding model for simplified cost management. - For further procedural guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL3-2027-01-DRS-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission Funder Page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Societal resilience, engagement of the younger generations and digital innovation for disaster resilience - European Commission

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