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Better Protect the EU and its Citizens against Crime and Terrorism

Under Horizon Europe, this destination’s expected impact is to ensure that crime and terrorism are more effectively tackled - while respecting fundamental rights - thanks to more powerful prevention, preparedness and response.

2026 Call for proposals

Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals Submit your proposal by 5 November 2026
6 topics e.g. Boosting Law Enforcement for climate-related challenges, protecting Citizens from terrorism attacks in public spaces
40.67 million Indicative budget for this call

HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01

  1. 4 March 2026
    Info Day
  2. 6 May 2026
    Launch of call for proposals for funding
  3. 5 November 2026
    Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
  4. April 2027
    Applicants informed if their proposal has been selected
  5. July 2026
    Grant agreement signature for successful project
  6. TBC
    Project start research

All funding information and procedures on how to apply are on the Funding and Tenders portal.

2025 call

See all calls on the Funding and Tenders Portal.

HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT

  1. 12 June 2025
    Launch of call for proposals for funding
  2. 11-12 June 2025
    Info Day
  3. 12 June 2025
    Brokerage event
  4. 12 November 2025
    Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal

    153 proposals submitted

    These proposals are now under evaluation by independent experts.

  5. April 2026 (TBC)
    Applicants informed if their proposal has been selected
  6. April-June 2026
    Grant agreement signature for successful project
  7. July-August 2026
    Project start research

Previous crime and terrorism projects selected for funding

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