Exploring and improving access to housing in rural areas and developing the houses and villages of the future

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

The HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES-02 funding program addresses the critical challenges of access to housing in rural areas and the development of sustainable, future-proof villages across Europe. This initiative aims to foster transformative change within rural communities, promoting sustainability and resilience through innovative, human-centered solutions. It specifically calls for a multi-actor approach, ensuring broad stakeholder involvement to achieve its ambitious environmental and social objectives.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It outlines who can participate and the strategic goals it aims to achieve in fostering resilient and sustainable rural communities.

What is Funded

This section specifies the thematic areas, types of projects, and eligible activities supported by the funding program. It also clarifies the nature of costs that can be covered and the typical developmental stages of the projects envisioned.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial characteristics of the funding, including the type of financial instrument used, the maximum funding amount available per project, and the expected duration of supported initiatives.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers administrative, collaborative, financial, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process, from preparing and submitting proposals to the evaluation and award channels. It outlines the procedural steps and how decisions are made.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that underpin and govern the funding program, clarifying its mandate and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

6,000,000 € per grant for 2025.

Deadline

Deadline:

16.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Other non-EU/non-Associated countries may be eligible if they have specific funding provisions for participation in Horizon Europe projects.

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Rural communities, including people in vulnerable situations; policymakers; relevant stakeholders in real estate, housing, and rural development; researchers.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Policy Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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