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

October 8, 2026

Around €4,000,000 total; typically 1 grant awarded; lump sum funding.

Supports widespread adoption and dissemination of innovative urban mobility solutions across Europe via the CIVITAS initiative.

--- ## Description This grant aims to accelerate the deployment of innovative urban mobility solutions in Europe by fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among cities and stakeholders through the CIVITAS initiative. The action will focus on valorising, disseminating, and replicating research and innovation results in urban mobility, strengthening the urban mobility community, and supporting mutual learning. Activities include capacity building, replication programmes, optimising evaluation frameworks, promoting the CIVITAS platform, engaging stakeholders across governance levels, supporting educational and youth networks, and organising key events to ensure a vibrant and innovative urban mobility ecosystem. --- ## Due Dates - October 8, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this topic: approximately €4,000,000 (lump sum) - Indicative number of grants: 1 - Type of action: Horizon Coordination and Support Action (CSA) - Funding is provided as a lump sum, simplifying financial reporting. --- ## 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/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full list). - Proposals must include at least one independent legal entity from a Member State. - Additional eligibility rules apply if using satellite-based earth observation or related data (must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS). - Full details in the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form and templates are available in the Submission System ([standard application form for HE CSA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_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/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply ([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)). - For detailed guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - The action is expected to avoid overlaps and collaborate with the Cities Mission Platform and other relevant initiatives. - Key outcomes include increased deployment of innovative solutions, strengthened urban mobility community, and enhanced knowledge exchange. - The selected project will play a central role in supporting R&I urban mobility projects and ensuring broad dissemination and uptake of results. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-07?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&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 (2026-2027)](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) - [CIVITAS Initiative](https://civitas.eu/) - [NetZeroCities](https://netzerocities.eu/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | General Inquiries | +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) |

Supporting sustainable and smart urban mobility in Europe (CIVITAS) - European Commission

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