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

July 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

Total budget for this topic: €700,000 (2025 call; single-stage application)

Supports research on African Leucinodes (grass moths) taxonomy and biology to inform EU plant health risk assessment and pest management.

--- ## Description This grant aims to address critical knowledge gaps in the taxonomy and biology of Leucinodes species (grass moths) originating from Africa. The focus is on generating scientific data relevant for plant health and risk assessment, supporting the development of improved pest management strategies and regulatory decisions within the EU. The funded research is expected to deliver comprehensive insights into the diversity, identification, distribution, and biological characteristics of Leucinodes moths, which are significant for plant protection and biosecurity. --- ## Due Dates - Application opening: April 30, 2025 - Submission deadline: July 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - Single-stage application process --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for this topic (Lot 3): **€700,000** - The call covers multiple lots; this is the total for the Leucinodes-focused topic. - Indicative number of grants is not specified; budget may be awarded to one or more proposals. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be on the list of competent organisations designated by EU Member States in accordance with Article 36 of Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and Commission Regulation (EC) 2230/2004. - The current list is maintained by the EFSA Management Board and can be [consulted online](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/). - Other eligibility, financial, and operational capacity criteria apply as described in the [call for proposals document](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01%20(4).pdf). - Only legal entities established in eligible countries (EU Member States and other specified countries) may apply. --- ## Application Process - Proposals 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-01-03-Lot3?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process is single-stage: submit the complete proposal by the deadline. - Carefully review all [call documents and annexes](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01%20(4).pdf), including the draft grant agreement and clarifications. - Evaluation and award criteria are detailed in the call documents. - For technical or procedural support, consult the [Online Manual](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) and the [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is part of the call "Research to reduce entomological knowledge gaps for plant health risk assessment (EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01)". - Clarifications and updates are periodically posted; applicants should monitor the portal for the latest information. - The legal and financial set-up of grants is governed by the EU Model Grant Agreement and relevant EU regulations. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Topic Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01-03-Lot3?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals Document (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01%20(4).pdf) - [Annex 1: Draft Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Annex%201%20-%20Draft%20grant%20agreement%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-PLANTS-01.pdf) - [List of Competent Organisations (EFSA Article 36)](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/) - [Online Manual](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) - [FAQ – Submission of Proposals](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&isExactMatch=true&type=1&grantCategories=p_submission_eval) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Call-specific queries | [EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu](mailto:EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu) | | General funder contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Taxonomy and biology of Leucinodes species (grass moths) from Africa

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