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European partnership: Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future

Co-funds a new European research partnership on forests and forestry, which then re-grants money to research projects through its own joint calls.

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European partnership: Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future is a Horizon Europe Programme Cofund Action from the European Commission, worth EUR 70,000,000, that co-funds a new European research partnership on forests and forestry, which then re-grants money to research projects through its own joint calls. The Commission is funding the launch of the partnership itself rather than individua…

This call funds the launch of a new Europe-wide partnership dedicated to forest research -- covering climate resilience, biodiversity, sustainable forest-based bioeconomy and new green forestry business models such as carbon farming. It's aimed at public research organisations across EU member states and Associated Countries working together on shared forest research agendas. The partnership is also expected to involve social sciences and humanities disciplines alongside forestry science, and to empower citizens to help co-design, co-create and co-assess its research agenda. Specific action should integrate Ukraine into the partnership to strengthen European sustainable forest management.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.84–120 months
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.70%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€70M

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