Under Horizon Europe, the European Commission funds research and innovation to foster the sustainable, balanced development of rural, coastal and urban areas.
2026 calls
Horizon Europe 2026 call for proposals This call closed on 14 April 2026
1 topic Boosting sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation
11.8 million Overall indicative budget
HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-COMMUNITIES
- 10 December 2025Launch of the Work Programme 2026-2027
- 14 January 2026Launch of the call for proposals
- 21 January 2026Brokerage event
- 22-23 January 2026Info Days
- 14 April 2026Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
- 15 September 2026Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected
- 15 December 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- TBCProjects start
2025 calls
See the calls on the Funding and Tenders Portal.
HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES
- 15 May 2025Launch of the call for proposals
- 20-21 May 2025Info Days
- 27 May 2025Brokerage event
- 16 September 2025Deadline for applicants to submit a proposal
96 proposals submitted
- 16 February 2026Applicants are informed if their proposal has been selected
- May 2026Grant agreement signature for successful projects
- June 2026Projects start
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