Democratic governance for times of disruptive changes to the social contract

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The 'Democratic governance for times of disruptive changes to the social contract' funding program, part of Horizon Europe, aimed to enhance and modernize democratic governance. It focused on understanding the evolving social contracts in EU Member States through interdisciplinary research, with a view to strengthening resilience and stability against disruptive forces. The program sought to foster evidence-based innovations, policies, and institutional frameworks that promote expanded political participation, social dialogue, civic engagement, and the safeguarding of fundamental rights.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the beneficiaries of the program, detailing the types of organizations and entities eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the supported activities, and the core objectives the program sought to achieve.

What is Funded

This section provides details on the types of projects and thematic areas that were eligible for funding, emphasizing the specific sectors and the developmental stages of the supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial parameters of the program, including the type of financial support provided and the specific funding amounts per project.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for both applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, collaboration rules, and other critical provisions governing the funding program.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the application and selection processes, from submission procedures to how evaluation decisions are made and communicated.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the 'Democratic governance for times of disruptive changes to the social contract' funding program, providing insight into its foundational legitimacy and operational regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

For topic HORIZON-CL2-2023-DEMOCRACY-01-06, a budget of 9,000,000 € was allocated in 2023. The total budget available for the call HORIZON-CL2-2023-DEMOCRACY-01 was 75,000,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

14.03.2023

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Primarily EU and/or Member States societies, with strong encouragement for international cooperation to facilitate comparative perspectives relevant to EU policies.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Researchers, academics, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public organizations, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in social sciences, humanities, political theory, philosophy, legal systems, and historical studies, aiming to enhance democratic governance and civic engagement.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Union (European Commission)

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