Cultural and creative approaches for gender-responsive STEAM education

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action, HORIZON-CL2-2023-HERITAGE-01-08, aims to integrate cultural and creative approaches into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. The program seeks to enhance gender equality in STEM and creative sectors by increasing girls' participation and interest, thereby fostering innovation and addressing skill gaps for green and digital transitions.

Who is Funded

This program broadly supports a diverse range of entities, focusing on enhancing gender equality and promoting cultural and creative approaches within education and innovation. It targets beneficiaries across EU Member States and Associated Countries, with an overarching goal to integrate arts and social sciences into STEM fields.

What is Funded

The program focuses on funding project types and thematic areas that leverage cultural and creative approaches to advance gender-responsive STEAM education. Supported activities span from foundational research to practical implementation and skills development, with costs covered through a lump sum model.

Type and Scope of Funding

This program provides financial support in the form of grants, specifically lump sum grants, with a defined budget range for individual projects. Detailed information regarding the duration of projects is not provided within the scope of this document.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to a set of general and specific conditions covering various aspects from application admissibility to intellectual property and ethical considerations. These conditions are predominantly outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and other relevant EU guidelines.

Application Procedure

The application process for this call has concluded, following a single-stage submission procedure. Proposals were evaluated against specific criteria, with results communicated to applicants within a defined timeframe.

This program's legal foundation is rooted in several key European Union legislative acts and policy documents, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework. These foundational texts are publicly accessible for transparency and reference.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

3,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Education, Cultural and Creative Industries, Gender Equality Initiatives, Research & Innovation

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development, Planning, Implementation, Service Delivery

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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