Foster soil education across society
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
6,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
6,000,000 €
Deadline:
27.09.2022
Open Until:
2027-12-31
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries
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:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Education
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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