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

April 14, 2026

Around €3,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded; lump sum.

Funds projects to strengthen the EU plant protection ecosystem through inclusive cooperation, dialogue, and innovation for sustainable agriculture.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports projects designed to enhance the European Union's plant protection ecosystem, ensuring agriculture is resilient and future-proof. The grant aims to foster EU-wide dialogue, knowledge exchange, and cooperation among policymakers, researchers, regulatory bodies, farmer organizations, industry, and other stakeholders. Projects should create or reinforce an inclusive, multi-actor platform to identify critical uses of plant protection substances at risk of withdrawal, assess their agronomic and economic impacts, and map alternatives that support agro-biodiversity. Key objectives include: - Coordinating transition plans for sustainable, scalable, and biodiversity-friendly plant protection solutions. - Prioritizing the most affected crops and regions. - Defining pathways for the adoption of alternative solutions. - Shaping strategic research and innovation agendas. - Co-developing actionable plans to address the impact of substance withdrawals. - Facilitating mutual learning across sectors and all 27 EU Member States. Collaboration with relevant research and previous projects is encouraged to maximize impact. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2026: Full application / submission deadline (17:00:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget: €3,000,000 (lump sum) - Typically one grant awarded for the topic - Funded under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) --- ## Eligibility - The call is open to legal entities from eligible countries as described in [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Proposals must apply the multi-actor approach, including a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., policymakers, researchers, farmers, industry). - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as a consortium member (with zero funding or as an associated partner), but not in proposal preparation. - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply as per [Annex C](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call opens January 14, 2026. - Applications must follow the guidelines in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and use the [standard application form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf). - Proposals have a page limit and specific layout requirements (see application form and [Annex A](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf)). - Evaluation criteria are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The grant uses a lump sum funding model—see [lump sum guidance](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). - Proposals should ensure high representation from all 27 EU Member States. - Collaboration with the project "Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight" (HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02) is encouraged. - Partner search tools and national contact points are available via the portal. --- ## External Links - [Full call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&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 Annexes and Work Programme](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points| [Find your NCP](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Strengthening the EU plant protection ecosystem for a future-proof agriculture - European Commission

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