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

July 15, 2025 (single-stage)

€150,000 total budget; typically one grant awarded

Supports the development of pest survey cards for 12 regulated pests to enhance EU Member States' pest survey preparedness and plant health capacity.

Only organisations designated as "competent organisations" by EU Member States are eligible to apply.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, funded by the European Commission, aims to develop pest survey cards for 12 regulated pests within the European Union. The project is designed to assist EU Member States in preparing and conducting effective pest surveys by providing detailed information on pest characterisation, host plant populations, and detection and identification methods. Deliverables will directly support national plant health authorities in monitoring and managing regulated pests, thereby strengthening biosecurity and plant health across the EU. --- ## Due Dates - Proposal submission deadline: **July 15, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time** - Call opening date: May 8, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total budget:** €150,000 - **Indicative number of grants:** 1 (single grant award expected) - **Funding covers:** All activities related to the development of pest survey cards as specified in the call documents. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Only "competent organisations" designated by EU Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004. - The list of eligible organisations is maintained and regularly updated by the EFSA Management Board. [Consult the list of competent organisations](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/). - Applicants must also meet financial and operational capacity requirements as detailed in the call documents. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage electronic submission 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). - **Application templates and documents:** Downloadable from the Funding & Tenders Portal Submission Service. - **Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on criteria outlined in the call for proposals document (see links below). - **Relevant documents:** - [Call for proposals PDF](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20proposal_EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04.pdf) - [Draft Grant Agreement](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Annex%201%20-%20Draft%20grant%20agreement_EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Additional Information - **Financial and operational capacity:** Applicants must demonstrate sufficient capacity as described in section 2.4 of the call for proposals. - **Legal and financial set-up:** See section 1.5 of the call and the draft grant agreement. - **Partner search:** The portal provides a facility to announce and search for partners if collaboration is needed. - **FAQs and support:** See the [general FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) and [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form). --- ## External Links - [Official Call Details and Submission 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) - [List of Competent Organisations](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/) - [Call for Proposals Document (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20proposal_EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04.pdf) - [Draft Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Annex%201%20-%20Draft%20grant%20agreement_EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-04.pdf) - [EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/rules-lev-lear-fca_en.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Call-related queries | [EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu](mailto:EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu) | | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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

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