Improving rural future through better territorial governance and rural-urban synergies
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action aims to foster a sustainable, balanced, equitable, and inclusive future for rural areas by improving territorial governance and strengthening rural-urban synergies. It addresses challenges highlighted by the European Green Deal and the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting innovation for stronger, more connected, resilient, and prosperous communities. This program seeks to drive transformative change through integrated policies and community-led solutions.
Who is Funded by the Rural Future Program
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives to improve rural areas through effective governance and enhanced rural-urban connections. The program targets diverse European communities, encouraging collaborative and innovative approaches to sustainable development.
What is Funded by the Rural Future Program
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifying the sectors addressed, the nature of covered costs, and the developmental stages of supported innovations. The program prioritizes integrated territorial development and solutions that foster a greener, more circular economy.
Type and Scope of Rural Future Funding
This section outlines the financial aspects of the program, detailing the type of financial support available and the specific funding amounts allocated. It provides clarity on how much support projects can receive and any limitations on financial contributions.
Rural Future Program Conditions and Requirements
This section describes the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers administrative stipulations, collaboration rules, and other critical provisions.
Rural Future Application Procedure
This section outlines the application process, from submission guidelines to the evaluation and selection procedures. It provides an overview of how proposals are handled and decisions are communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis of the Rural Future Program
This section provides an overview of the legal framework and official documents that establish and govern the program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,500,000 € per project. Financial support to third parties is limited to 60,000 € per third party.
Allocated Budget:
EUR 11.00 million for this topic (HORIZON-CL6-2023-COMMUNITIES-01-2); the total budget for the HORIZON-CL6-2023-COMMUNITIES-01 call was EUR 38.50 million.
Deadline:
12.04.2023
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European rural, coastal and urban areas, including remote and peripheral places such as mountains, forests, archipelagos, sparsely populated areas, and the Arctic.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Cultural Institutions, Tourism, Social Enterprises, Energy Production and Supply, Water and Waste Management, Other
Beneficiaries:
Rural communities, coastal communities, urban communities, people in vulnerable situations, social economy.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Policy Development, Implementation, Prototyping, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Research Executive Agency (REA)
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