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Horizon Europe Cluster 6 — Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources & Environment

Action on Rapid Species Decline

Funds research into unexplained species decline and practical measures that can halt losses and support population recovery.

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Some once-common species are declining rapidly even though the causes are not well understood. Managers and policymakers need a faster path from diagnosis to tested recovery action, backed by plans for monitoring and wider use.

Projects must select common or widespread species in terrestrial, freshwater or marine ecosystems whose current decline is not easily explained. They should investigate th

Projects must select common or widespread species in terrestrial, freshwater or marine ecosystems whose current decline is not easily explained. They should investigate the drivers, develop and test actionable solutions, and prepare routes for uptake, scaling and adaptation across regions and contexts.

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.
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 2026Source: ec.europa.eu