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

December 1, 2027 (Full application submission deadline)

~€4,000,000 per project; 2 projects funded; lump sum grant

Supports research to develop and validate solutions that reduce environmental, ecological, and health impacts of construction and renovation sites.

--- ## Description This grant, under Horizon Europe's New European Bauhaus initiative, funds research and innovation actions to address the negative impacts of construction and renovation sites on natural ecosystems, human health, and local well-being. Projects are expected to assess these impacts, develop and validate at least two mitigation solutions, and provide actionable guidance for construction ecosystem actors. Outputs should include a draft European Charter for environmentally sound construction site management. Proposals must be participatory and transdisciplinary, integrating social sciences and humanities expertise to maximize societal impact. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2027: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Approximately €4,000,000 per project - 2 projects to be funded under this topic - Lump sum grant model --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B of the 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) for full list) - Legal entities established in China are not eligible to participate in this topic - Proposals must involve a participatory and transdisciplinary approach, including social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise - Proposals must allocate at least 0.8% of their budget for engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded 'New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact' --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process - Submission system opens May 5, 2027 - Standard application forms and templates are available through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout as described in the application form and [Annex A/E](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 are evaluated based on criteria described 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 must be demonstrated (see [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)) --- ## Additional Information - Projects should collaborate with or build on results from previous or ongoing research where possible - Actions must consider the entire life cycle of buildings and construction materials, aiming for circularity, sustainability, and well-being - Proposals must include recommendations and guidance for construction ecosystem actors and contribute to the development of a draft "European Charter for sound environmental and working environment management of renovation and construction sites" - See the [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) for comprehensive guidance --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-REGEN-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 – 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) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EC Contact Page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points| [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites - European Commission

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