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Horizon NEB: Community Investment and Ownership Models for Neighbourhoods

Funds three €3.5M projects that help communities co-invest in and own local neighbourhood assets through participatory New European Bauhaus models.

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Many neighbourhood assets struggle to secure patient, locally grounded investment while residents and community organisations have little say in their ownership or long-term stewardship. This topic supports models that give diverse community stakeholders a meaningful role in investing in, owning and shaping local commercial, housing or mixed-use assets.

Projects should choose either a community e

Developing and validating collective community investment or ownership models that enable diverse local stakeholders to invest in, own, manage and benefit from neighbourhood commercial, housing, transitional or mixed-use assets. Projects must choose a community equity or occupant equity model, validate it in at least three neighbourhoods across different countries, assess socioeconomic and environmental impacts, address legal and market barriers and provide routes to scale.

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.1 Dec 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.€10.5M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HORIZON-NEB-2027-01-BUSINESS-02Source: ec.europa.eu