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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Horizon Democracy: Equality Research Network

Funds a four-year network that turns equality research into policy tools and civic participation work to strengthen democracy across Europe.

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Democracy work often stays split between research, public policy and community action. This topic funds a network that connects those groups and turns research on equality, intersectionality and democracy into practical tools and evidence-based recommendations.

The network builds an online platform and repository with data, training, methods and solutions from Horizon Europe and other EU-funded p

Building a Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality. The network brings together academic institutions, public bodies and civil society to turn research on intersectional inequalities and democracy into evidence-based policy and practice. It develops an online platform and repository of tools, training, data and methods; supports media literacy, critical thinking, civic participation and foresight; runs living labs and an annual forum; and helps democratic innovations reach people and decision-makers across Europe.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.23 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.22 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€4.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-05Source: ec.europa.eu