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Horizon Europe Cluster 2 — Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society

Improving Socio-Economic Outcomes for Persons with Dementia

Funds person-centred interventions that improve life, care, inclusion and economic resilience for people with dementia and informal caregivers.

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Dementia affects people’s autonomy, wellbeing and economic life, while unpaid care falls disproportionately on women and can damage caregivers’ mental health, employment and financial resilience. This two-stage Research and Innovation Action prioritises scaling and contextualising interventions that have already shown promise rather than entirely untested solutions.

Projects should implement inte…

Scale and contextualise proven interventions that improve social, mental and socio-economic outcomes for people with dementia and reduce the emotional, financial and physical burden on informal caregivers. Strengthen coordination across health, long-term care, social services and communities; assess cost-effectiveness and sustainability; address gendered caregiving, inequality, vulnerable groups and long-term integration into care and policy systems.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.4 May 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.€16M

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