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

July 15, 2025

€150,000 total; single award; project duration up to 18 months

Supports the development of pest survey cards for 12 regulated pests, enabling harmonized pest monitoring and management across the EU.

Only organisations on the EFSA Article 36 list of competent organisations are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This grant funds the creation of detailed pest survey cards for 12 regulated pests to assist EU Member States in preparing and executing pest surveys. The project involves characterizing pests, identifying host plant populations, and detailing detection and identification methods. The outputs are intended to provide harmonized, evidence-based resources for robust and effective pest surveillance, supporting the EU’s plant health regulatory framework. --- ## Due Dates - July 15, 2025: Deadline for submission of proposals (full application) via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 17:00 (CEST). --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €150,000 - EFSA intends to fund one proposal under this call. - Project duration: up to 18 months from the kick-off meeting. - Payment structure: 30% pre-financing, 20% interim payment, and balance upon deliverable acceptance. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be on the [EFSA Article 36 list of competent organisations](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/), designated by EU Member States. - Proposals may be submitted by a single eligible organisation or a consortium of eligible organisations (with one consortium leader). - Subcontracting is allowed only for non-core, ancillary tasks; core tasks (e.g., pest grouping, drafting survey cards) must not be subcontracted. - Organisations must demonstrate relevant expertise in pest/disease monitoring or diagnostics, and the proposed team must have appropriate scientific qualifications and experience. - Exclusion criteria apply (e.g., bankruptcy, professional misconduct, conflicts of interest) and are confirmed via a Declaration on Honour. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) before the deadline. - Required documents include: - Administrative declaration - Declaration on honour (eligibility/exclusion) - Technical proposal (including methodology, project management, and quality assurance) - CVs of project team members and coordinator - Evidence of relevant experience and expertise - Proposals are evaluated on methodology, relevance, project management, and quality assurance measures (see Section 2.5 of the call for detailed award criteria). - All deliverables must be in English; monthly tele-meetings and interim/final reporting are required. --- ## Additional Information - The list of the 12 target pests is specified in the call documentation. - Deliverables include: literature database, grouped pest survey card list and plan, and completed pest survey cards (delivered in stages). - All outputs may be subject to publication and open access requirements. - Only one grant is expected to be awarded; EFSA reserves the right not to award if proposals are unsatisfactory. - The grant uses a simplified "financing not linked to costs" model; no co-financing or detailed budget submission is required. - Proposals must address environmental management and anti-fraud requirements. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details and Submission](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=8&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals & Guide for Applicants (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Corrigendum%201%20-%20Call%20for%20proposal_PSC%20for%2012%20regulated%20pests_EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04.pdf) - [Draft Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Corrigendum%201%20-%20Annex%201%20-%20Draft%20grant%20agreement.pdf) - [EFSA Article 36 List of Competent Organisations](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/) - [EFSA Pest Survey Cards Gallery (examples)](https://efsa.europa.eu/plants/planthealth/monitoring/surveillance/gallery) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person/Unit | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------------| | Scientific/Operational | Dr. Sybren Vos (EFSA) | Sybren.Vos@efsa.europa.eu | | EFSA, Via Carlo Magno 1/A, I-43126 Parma | | Administrative | EFSA Procurement – Finance | EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu | +32 2 299 11 11 | EFSA, Via Carlo Magno 1/A, I-43126 Parma | | General EC Inquiries | European Commission | [Contact Form](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | +32 2 299 11 11 | European Commission, Brussels, Belgium |

Survey preparation in the EU: Pest survey cards for 12 regulated pests

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