Empowering citizens to monitor, report and act in partnership with relevant public authorities to protect their environment in the context of environmental compliance assurance

Last updated: 16.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe program empowers citizens and public authorities to collaboratively monitor, report, and act on environmental issues, significantly contributing to the European Green Deal. It focuses on enhancing environmental compliance assurance through citizen engagement and innovative digital solutions, aiming for zero-pollution, biodiversity protection, and deforestation prevention across Europe.

Who is Funded for Environmental Protection

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical focus of the program, and its core objectives. The program targets a diverse range of entities, emphasizing citizen participation across the European Union and associated countries, with a clear focus on achieving the ambitious environmental goals of the European Green Deal.

What is Funded in Environmental Compliance

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, alongside information on eligible costs and the developmental stages of projects. The funding prioritizes research and innovation that leverages digital technologies and citizen engagement for environmental sustainability.

Type and Scope of Funding for Green Initiatives

This section outlines the financial details of the program, including the type of funding instrument and the allocated budget. The program provides grant-based support, with a specific budget allocated to this topic within a larger call.

Conditions and Requirements for Participation

This section details the critical conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, consortium rules, and other specific provisions to ensure compliance and effective project execution.

Application Procedure for Environmental Initiatives

This section outlines the application process, including submission details, key timelines, and the evaluation and selection procedures. The call for proposals is now closed, with evaluation results communicated and grant agreements expected to be finalized.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that govern the program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union frameworks.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

7,000,000 € (for this topic); Total call budget: 130,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

23.03.2023

Open Until

Open Until:

Closed

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries (including Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, and others)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Citizens, public authorities, research organizations, SMEs, NGOs, higher education establishments, other entities involved in environmental protection and governance.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

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