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

September 16, 2025 (single-stage)

Total budget: €11,000,000 | Expected: one grant around €11,000,000 (lump sum)

Supports the network of National Cancer Mission Hubs to enhance integration, engagement, and coordination of cancer mission activities across Europe.

Single-stage call; only one grant expected; open to EU Member States and Associated Countries.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to continue and expand the support for the Network of National Cancer Mission Hubs (NCMHs) in EU Member States and Associated Countries. The initiative is designed to foster the integration of Cancer Mission activities at national, regional, and local levels, strengthen the capacity of NCMHs, and promote stakeholder engagement—including patients, citizens, policymakers, and civil society. The grant will fund activities such as knowledge exchange, training, policy dialogues, citizen engagement, dissemination, and the development of sustainable strategies for the network. The overarching goal is to maximize the impact and sustainability of the Cancer Mission across Europe. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: May 6, 2025 - Application deadline: September 16, 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) - Single-stage submission --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €11,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 1 - Expected contribution per grant: around €11,000,000 (lump sum) - Type of action: HORIZON-CSA (Coordination and Support Action), Lump Sum Grant --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Consortia are expected, typically including a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., research organizations, public authorities, patient groups, civil society, business, legal advisors). - Specific eligibility conditions are detailed 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/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf). - Non-EU/non-Associated Country participants may be eligible if they provide their own funding. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call uses a single-stage submission process. - Application form and templates are available on the portal: - [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 must adhere to page limits and layout as described in the application form and [General Annexes](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: Excellence, Impact, and Implementation (minimum score 4 per criterion; cumulative threshold 12). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should address all expected outcomes, including: - Integration of Cancer Mission activities at all levels - Stakeholder and citizen engagement in policy dialogues - Capacity building, training, and outreach - Regular citizen engagement and dissemination activities - Strategies for sustainability and private funding - Collaboration with other EU and international initiatives - The action is a follow-up to the July 2023 Communication on EU Missions assessment. - The grant will be paid as a lump sum; see [guidance on lump sum funding](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2025-02-CANCER-06?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Supporting the implementation of the Cancer Mission (Call overview)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?callIdentifier=HORIZON-MISS-2025-02) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (2025)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | IT/Portal Helpdesk | [Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | National Contacts | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) |

Support to the network of National Cancer Mission Hubs (NCMHs)

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