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Horizon NEB: Sustainable Urban Design to Reduce Soil Sealing

Funds two €7.5M projects that help cities and regions cut soil sealing through beautiful, inclusive and sustainable design.

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Soil sealing removes the living functions of soil when land is covered by buildings, roads or hard surfaces. Cities and regions need ways to grow and adapt without losing water infiltration, biodiversity and healthy places to live.

This topic funds demonstration projects that use sustainable urban and territorial design to reduce new sealing and restore or reuse already sealed land. Proposals sho

Demonstrating urban and territorial design approaches that reduce soil sealing while supporting climate resilience, biodiversity, water management and liveable communities. Projects should combine New European Bauhaus values—sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion—with practical planning, nature-based solutions, reuse of land and measurable soil outcomes.

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.15 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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€15M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Source: ec.europa.eu