Foster soil education across society

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The 'Foster soil education across society' program, part of Horizon Europe's Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe', aims to significantly increase soil literacy and foster sustainable soil management practices across Europe. This initiative stands out by integrating soil education into diverse curricula and engaging a broad spectrum of society through a multi-actor approach, ensuring widespread behavioral change and appreciation for vital soil functions.

Who is Funded

The 'Foster soil education across society' program aims to increase public understanding of soil's critical role for human and planetary health, targeting a wide range of individuals and organizations across the EU and Associated Countries. It specifically seeks to embed soil literacy within various educational levels and professional training.

What is Funded

This program supports projects focused on developing and implementing educational initiatives related to soil health. The scope spans from foundational knowledge dissemination to practical demonstrations of sustainable soil management, targeting various educational levels and societal groups.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Foster soil education across society' program operates as a grant scheme under the Horizon Europe framework, providing substantial funding for selected projects to advance soil literacy and sustainable soil management. Individual project contributions are clearly defined within the overall call budget.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the 'Foster soil education across society' program must adhere to general Horizon Europe conditions, particularly regarding consortium composition and collaboration. Key provisions ensure broad engagement and alignment with overarching environmental sustainability goals.

Application Procedure

The application process for the 'Foster soil education across society' program follows a single-stage submission procedure, with detailed guidelines provided in official Horizon Europe documents to facilitate proposal preparation and evaluation.

The 'Foster soil education across society' program is firmly rooted in the overarching legal framework of Horizon Europe, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding principles for implementation and funding management.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

27.09.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

2027-12-31

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Food Processing, Water and Waste Management, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Education

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

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

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

European Soil Observatory (EUSO), EJP Soil, European Climate Pact, Education for Climate Coalition, National Coalitions, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, EIT graduates, Living Labs, Lighthouses

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