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

June 17, 2025 (Opening) | November 26, 2025 (Deadline)

Total budget: €2,500,000 (single grant expected)

Supports EFSA Article 36 organizations to develop standardized broiler welfare data protocols, collect field data, and create datasets for enhanced risk assessment.

Eligibility restricted to EFSA-designated competent organizations.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity seeks to establish a consortium of EFSA Article 36 organizations to address significant knowledge gaps in the welfare of broiler chickens (both fast and slower growing types). The project will develop and validate standardized protocols for collecting welfare data, perform field data collection, and generate a comprehensive dataset incorporating animal-based, resource-based, and management-based measures. The ultimate goal is to improve risk assessments and inform future policy and regulatory decisions concerning broiler welfare across the EU. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: June 17, 2025 - Submission deadline: November 26, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €2,500,000 - The call is expected to fund a single consortium project covering all required outcomes. --- ## Eligibility - Only organizations designated as "competent organizations" by Member States under EFSA Article 36 (per EC Regulation 178/2002 and Commission Regulation 2230/2004) are eligible to apply. - Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of these eligible organizations. - Further eligibility and admissibility criteria are detailed in Section 2.2 of the [call for proposals document](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must register and use the electronic submission system. - Detailed instructions, including proposal structure, evaluation criteria, and supporting documents, are provided in the [call documents](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01.pdf) and the [Draft Grant Agreement](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Annex%201%20Draft%20Grant%20agreement_%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01.pdf). - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply (see Section 2.4 of the call document). --- ## Additional Information - The project aims to deliver robust, standardized data and methodologies to support EFSA risk assessments for broiler welfare. - Only consortia composed of EFSA Article 36 competent organizations will be considered. - Partner search functionalities are available via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for eligible entities. - For legal, financial, and technical requirements, refer to the official call documentation and the [Online Manual](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for proposals document (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Call%20for%20Proposals_EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01.pdf) - [Annex 1 - Draft Grant Agreement (PDF)](https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/fin/Annex%201%20Draft%20Grant%20agreement_%20EUBA-EFSA-2025-BIOHAW-01.pdf) - [List of EFSA competent organizations](https://efsa.force.com/competentorganisations/s/) - [EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=OJ:L_202402509) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific queries| EFSAProcurement@efsa.europa.eu | | IT/technical support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

Welfare monitoring: data driven risk assessment in fast and slower growing broilers (BROWARD)

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