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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Labour Inclusion and Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities

Funds evidence and practical pathways to close the disability employment gap and strengthen lifelong social protection.

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Only about half of working-age persons with disabilities in the EU are employed, while inaccessible workplaces and transport, inadequate accommodation, inflexible jobs, administrative burdens and benefit incompatibilities create persistent barriers. This Research and Innovation Action supports two of three outcomes: better disaggregated evidence, scalable inclusive interventions, or innovative soc

Develop disaggregated evidence and implementable, person-centred interventions for labour inclusion and social protection of persons with disabilities. Study workplace accessibility, transport, reasonable accommodation, benefits, discrimination, employer practice, supported-to-open employment, self-employment, skills and the benefit trap. Address the life course, extra disability costs, disability types, sex and age, and involve persons with disabilities and representative organisations.

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 2027
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.€12M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07Source: ec.europa.eu