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Soil Health Labs for Forests and Natural Land

Funds field-tested soil monitoring and restoration methods for land managers working beyond conventional farmland.

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Forest and natural-land soils are central to biodiversity, water and climate resilience, but they receive less practice-oriented innovation than agricultural soils. Locally tested measures and better monitoring are needed for managers and policymakers.

Projects must create participatory living labs focused on either managed forests or natural and semi-natural lands. The labs should co-design econ…

Projects must create participatory living labs focused on either managed forests or natural and semi-natural lands. The labs should co-design economically viable soil-health solutions, improve monitoring and standardised data, and produce practical knowledge that land managers can apply across diverse 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.€24M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-02-TWO-STAGESource: ec.europa.eu