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

April 14, 2026

Around €6,000,000 per project; 2 projects expected to be funded; lump sum grant model.

Funds research on early detection, management, and foresight strategies for pesticide resistance in agriculture and forestry.

--- ## Description This grant from the European Commission supports innovative, science-based projects to tackle pesticide resistance in agriculture and forestry. The focus is on developing holistic strategies for early detection, management, and long-term foresight to address the growing problem of resistance due to shrinking portfolios of active substances, climate change, and evolving pest populations. Projects should integrate advanced detection methods (including AI-driven modeling), design and evaluate integrated pest and weed management (IPWM) strategies, innovate storage and handling to reduce resistance, and enhance foresight capabilities for future risks. Strong emphasis is placed on stakeholder engagement, capacity-building, and multi-actor collaboration across sectors. Projects must align with EU agricultural, environmental, and sustainability policies and are expected to collaborate with international initiatives and build on existing research. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline (by 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €12,000,000 - Expected funding per project: around €6,000,000 (lump sum) - Expected number of grants: 2 - Funding is provided as a lump sum under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) model. --- ## Eligibility - Proposals must implement a **multi-actor approach**, involving a range of stakeholders (researchers, farmers, advisors, industry, policymakers, etc.). - Eligible applicants include organizations from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe. Some non-EU/non-associated countries may participate if they provide their own funding (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)). - Proposals must comply with admissibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe General Annexes. - The project must align with the objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy, Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive, and relevant EU strategies. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process. - Submission system opens January 14, 2026. - Proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by April 14, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. - Application templates, evaluation criteria, and detailed guidance are available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf). - Proposals must adhere to page limits and formatting as specified in the application form. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must demonstrate collaboration with ongoing and past initiatives, and consider international committee activities on pesticide resistance. - Capacity-building, education, and communication with stakeholders/end-users are critical components. - Proposals should be co-created with end-users and capitalize on previous research and knowledge. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=9&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 (Eligibility, Evaluation, etc.)](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) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=lastModified&isExactMatch=true&type=ORGANISATION,PERSON&frameworkProgramme=43108390) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder Homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contacts | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

Tackling pesticide resistance: early detection, management strategies, and foresight - European Commission

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