Healthy Citizens 2.0 - Supporting digital empowerment and health literacy of citizens

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' program, a Coordination and Support Action under Horizon Europe, is dedicated to fostering digital empowerment and enhancing health literacy among European citizens. This initiative aims to equip individuals with the skills to actively manage their health, promote healthier lifestyles, and navigate healthcare systems effectively, thereby driving a crucial shift from treatment to prevention in a rapidly evolving society.

Who is Funded

The 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' program targets a wide array of stakeholders across Europe and beyond, aiming to empower citizens with the knowledge and tools for better health management. Its overarching objective is to enhance digital health literacy, foster healthier lifestyles, and promote disease prevention by involving diverse sectors in collaborative efforts.

What is Funded

This program supports initiatives that leverage digital technologies to enhance public health, focusing on health literacy, prevention, and integrated care models. Funded projects will explore various aspects from research and strategy development to the implementation of new tools and approaches across diverse sectors.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' program provides significant grant funding for projects focused on digital health literacy, with a specific amount allocated per project to drive impactful initiatives across Europe. The financial support is structured to enable comprehensive coordination and support actions, reflecting the collaborative nature of the program's objectives.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme. These stipulations cover admissibility, financial capacity, and the mandatory collaborative structure for proposals, ensuring high standards and effective implementation.

Application Procedure

The application process for the 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' program follows a structured submission and evaluation flow, with clear guidelines and timelines. While the call is now closed, future similar opportunities will adhere to established Horizon Europe procedures for proposal submission and award notification.

The 'Healthy Citizens 2.0' funding program operates under a robust legal framework established by Horizon Europe, drawing authority from its main work programmes and a series of general annexes. This foundational legal structure ensures compliance, transparency, and effective governance of the granted funds.

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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 €

Deadline

Deadline:

21.09.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and the United States of America (for funding eligibility in the Health cluster).

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Food Processing, Cultural Institutions, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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