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

September 30, 2025 (06:00 Brussels time)

Total funding available: €2.01 million; project durations: 6, 12, or 18 months for SOILSCAPE FSTP, 18 months for Soil Orchestra FSTP.

Funds creative projects using arts to boost soil literacy, awareness, and citizen engagement with soil protection and culture across Europe.

--- ## Description The SOILSCAPE Open Call supports projects that integrate arts and creative practices to enhance soil literacy, raise public awareness, and encourage active engagement in soil protection and preservation across Europe. The initiative is structured into two categories: - **SOILSCAPE FSTP:** Supports up to twelve sub-projects at local, national, or transnational levels, focusing on innovative communication campaigns, artistic activities related to soil, and participatory methodologies for engaging citizens in soil protection. - **Soil Orchestra FSTP:** Funds twenty-four sub-projects conducted within eight "Soil Orchestras" located in Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Finland, Bulgaria, Poland, and Switzerland. All funded projects proceed through three phases—design, development, and validation—with deliverables and payments linked to each stage. The program places a strong emphasis on creativity, citizen involvement, and the dissemination of soil culture through artistic and educational approaches. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: September 30, 2025 (06:00 Brussels time) - Opening date: June 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total funding available:** €2.01 million. - **SOILSCAPE FSTP:** Project duration can be 6, 12, or 18 months (chosen by applicant). - **Soil Orchestra FSTP:** All projects last 18 months. - Payment is released in three phases: 30% upon design phase deliverable, 50% upon development phase deliverable, and 20% upon validation phase deliverable. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individual applicants and small consortia (up to three partners). - Projects must use arts, creative, or participatory approaches to promote soil literacy and protection. - Soil Orchestra FSTP projects must be implemented in one of the eight participating countries (Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Finland, Bulgaria, Poland, Switzerland). - Applications must be submitted digitally via the [Open Call Platform](https://opencalls.fund/). --- ## Application Process - Submit applications online via the [Open Call Platform](https://opencalls.fund/). - Only the most recent version of an application will be evaluated. - After submission, proposals undergo an eligibility check followed by technical evaluation by two external experts (one in soil science, one in artistic/creative methodologies). - Evaluation criteria (equal weight): concept and feasibility, creativity and citizen engagement, impact and exploitation, organizational capacity. - Each criterion is scored 1–5, with a threshold of 3 per category and a minimum total of 12 points. --- ## Additional Information - All projects are divided into three implementation phases, each requiring a deliverable for payment release. - Confidentiality of applicants and proposals is strictly maintained. - Full terms and conditions are outlined in the Open Call kit, available on the program website. - For the Soil Orchestra FSTP, deliverables are also reviewed by the local Orchestra Conductor. --- ## External Links - [SOILSCAPE Open Call – EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11065?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Open Call Platform (application portal)](https://opencalls.fund/) - [SOILSCAPE Project Website](https://soilscape.eu/) - [European Commission – About & Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Inquiries | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC Contact Page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | SOILSCAPE Project Info | [SOILSCAPE Project Website](https://soilscape.eu/) | | Application Support | [Open Call Platform](https://opencalls.fund/) |

SOILSCAPE Open Call

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