Monitoring, reporting and verification of soil carbon and greenhouse gases balance

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This Horizon Europe grant is dedicated to advancing the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of soil carbon and greenhouse gases. It aims to develop standardized methodologies for carbon farming, reduce administrative burdens, and increase market confidence in carbon credits, contributing to a more sustainable carbon cycle across the EU.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding under the program, focusing on their roles in soil health and carbon farming across EU and Associated Countries. It also highlights the program's strategic objectives, emphasizing improved understanding of carbon flux, standardization of carbon farming methodologies, and reduction of administrative burdens.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the program, emphasizing solutions for monitoring, reporting, and verifying soil carbon and greenhouse gas balances. It covers various land uses and the integration of digital technologies to achieve its aims.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers grants as its financial instrument, with a maximum individual funding amount of 7,000,000 € per project under this specific topic. The overall Horizon Europe program period extends until 2027.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering admissibility criteria, the mandated consortium approach, and references to broader Horizon Europe regulations and operational provisions.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application process, which involves a single-stage submission. It also details how proposals are evaluated based on defined criteria and how applicants are notified of decisions.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the funding program, specifying how these texts can be accessed by the public and applicants.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

14,000,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and Associated Countries

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Food Processing, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, Food production, Research & Development, Public Sector, Non-Profit Organizations, Individuals and Entrepreneurs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

Research Executive Agency

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