Social services: economic and social returns and value added

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-04 call, part of Horizon Europe's "Social services: economic and social returns and value added" topic, funded research projects focused on understanding and measuring the societal and economic value of social services. This initiative aimed to strengthen social and economic resilience, promote inclusive growth, and inform evidence-based policies in the context of ongoing societal transformations, including the green and digital transitions.

Who is Funded

This funding program targeted a broad range of entities and organizations across EU Member States and Associated Countries, focusing on those capable of conducting research into social services and their economic and social impacts. The overarching objective was to support a comprehensive European strategy for inclusive growth and societal well-being.

What is Funded

This program primarily funded Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) focused on analytical studies and evidence generation related to social services. The supported activities aimed to deepen understanding of social and economic transformations, particularly concerning the impact and value measurement of social welfare systems.

Type and Scope of Funding

The funding was provided as grants for research and innovation actions, with a specified budget range per project.

Conditions and Requirements

Key conditions for participation and project implementation were outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, ensuring compliance with established EU rules for research and innovation grants.

Application Procedure

The application process followed a single-stage submission procedure, with evaluations conducted in compliance with established European Union guidelines.

This funding program is rooted in the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, the European Union's key funding program for research and innovation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 € to 3,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The budget allocated for this specific topic (HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-04) was 10,000,000 €.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union, Other

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Service Sector, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Vulnerable groups (migrants, people with disabilities, homeless, youth at risk, unemployed people, low-income and poor households, women), children, adults, elderly

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency (REA)

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