Designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness
Overview
The Horizon Europe call titled HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01 focuses on enhancing risk awareness and disaster preparedness. This initiative falls under the broader Civil Security for Society 2026 program and aims to advance innovative methods and tools to improve disaster resilience across Europe. The call is structured as a Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA), with funding provided as lump sum grants.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as research institutions, universities, technology centers, public authorities, civil society organizations, and companies based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. The requirement includes forming a consortium of at least three organizations from different eligible countries, with specific mandates for including representatives from civil society organizations, disaster risk management authorities, and local or regional governments.
The funding type is primarily through grants, with a set budget for each project. Specifically, two grants of €3,000,000 each are available under this call, totaling €6,000,000. The application process is open and consists of a single-stage submission, allowing applicants to submit complete proposals electronically by the deadline of November 5, 2026. The call emphasizes innovation in disaster preparedness, leveraging advanced technologies, and enhancing societal resilience through comprehensive risk management strategies.
Projects funded by this call should aim to develop innovative approaches that integrate community engagement, utilize modern technology for better risk communication, and incorporate frameworks that facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders. The anticipated outcomes include new tools for monitoring risks, effective public engagement strategies, inclusive preparedness plans, and enhanced coordination frameworks that involve all levels of governance and sectors in society.
Overall, the call seeks to empower communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to respond to crises effectively, encouraging international collaboration and learning from past disasters. The program aligns with existing EU policies and reflects the increasing need for preparedness in light of growing disaster risks.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, such as research institutions, universities, technology centers, public authorities, civil society organizations, and companies based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. The requirement includes forming a consortium of at least three organizations from different eligible countries, with specific mandates for including representatives from civil society organizations, disaster risk management authorities, and local or regional governments.
The funding type is primarily through grants, with a set budget for each project. Specifically, two grants of €3,000,000 each are available under this call, totaling €6,000,000. The application process is open and consists of a single-stage submission, allowing applicants to submit complete proposals electronically by the deadline of November 5, 2026. The call emphasizes innovation in disaster preparedness, leveraging advanced technologies, and enhancing societal resilience through comprehensive risk management strategies.
Projects funded by this call should aim to develop innovative approaches that integrate community engagement, utilize modern technology for better risk communication, and incorporate frameworks that facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders. The anticipated outcomes include new tools for monitoring risks, effective public engagement strategies, inclusive preparedness plans, and enhanced coordination frameworks that involve all levels of governance and sectors in society.
Overall, the call seeks to empower communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to respond to crises effectively, encouraging international collaboration and learning from past disasters. The program aligns with existing EU policies and reflects the increasing need for preparedness in light of growing disaster risks.
Detail
This is a Horizon Europe call, specifically HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01, focused on designing new ways of risk awareness and enhanced disaster preparedness. It falls under the Civil Security for Society 2026 call (HORIZON-CL3-2026-01). The action type is a HORIZON Research and Innovation Action (HORIZON-RIA) with a HORIZON Lump Sum Grant [HORIZON-AG-LS] model grant agreement. It is a forthcoming call with a single-stage deadline model. The planned opening date is 06 May 2026, and the deadline is 05 November 2026 at 17:00:00 Brussels time.
The expected outcomes of this call are:
Development of innovative tools and methodologies to monitor and improve risk awareness across society, integrating diverse community perspectives and leveraging advanced technologies.
Development and uptake of solutions and tools for the successful increase of safety culture and societal resilience of communities with concrete material, while considering also the inclusion and protection of marginalized populations in disaster scenarios.
Creation of comprehensive, inclusive preparedness plans that involve all societal sectors and governance levels, ensuring coordinated and effective responses to disasters (such as from early warning to early action), including scarcity of resources.
Establishment of a resilient, adaptive response framework that enhances collaboration between public authorities, communities, and private sectors, improving overall disaster resilience.
The scope of this call is to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness through the development of innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks, building on a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. Key areas of focus include:
Integrating diverse societal and resilience perspectives, considering people in vulnerable situations.
Ensuring inclusive participation in risk communication strategies.
Leveraging accessible advanced technologies and processes to improve public understanding of hazards and vulnerabilities, considering factors such as gender, disabilities, and other social factors and capabilities.
Designing and validating novel approaches to risk perception and communication, including digital platforms, immersive technologies, and participatory tools that foster citizen engagement and behavioral change, as well as wildlife protection.
Using behavioral insights to inform effective methods in population preparedness, including risk communication.
Giving special attention to marginalized or vulnerable groups to ensure equitable access to risk information and preparedness resources.
Developing innovative, interoperable solutions for new strategies in risk awareness and disaster management.
Facilitating seamless collaboration between public authorities, civil society, local communities, and the private sector.
Supporting the co-creation of comprehensive preparedness plans that ensure a coordinated, robust, resilient, and effective response to a wide range of disaster scenarios.
Integrating a command-and-control system for centralized information management, efficient coordination among all stakeholders, and rapid, data-driven decision-making in emergency situations.
Creating comprehensive, multi-stakeholder preparedness plans involving all levels of governance, civil society, the private sector, and local communities.
Establishing mechanisms for cross-sectoral coordination, efficient resource allocation, and effective decision-making in crisis situations.
Exploring innovative governance models that enhance interoperability and cooperation between different entities.
Developing and testing adaptive response frameworks that enhance collaboration between public authorities, civil society, communities, and businesses.
Incorporating near real-time risk assessment tools, digital simulations, and scenario-based exercises to improve the capacity to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Integrating AI-driven decision-support systems, taking into account existing biases, digital twin technologies (including Destination Earth), and predictive analytics.
Fostering a culture of preparedness.
Strengthening community-driven disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Proactively engaging in prevention and mitigation of disaster’s effects.
Ensuring that all actors within society have the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively to future crises.
Considering the assets and challenges faced by the European outermost regions.
Conducting a stakeholder or market analysis and creating a roadmap for the uptake of developed methodologies, findings, and technologies.
Promoting international cooperation.
Taking into account lessons learned from past disasters and aligning with existing EU policies, frameworks, and international commitments.
Considering the population preparedness chapter of the Preparedness Union Strategy, such as the preparEU initiative.
Finding synergies with projects from operational grants, such as the Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP).
The general conditions include:
Admissibility conditions related to proposal page limits and layout, as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form.
Eligible countries as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other eligible conditions, including restrictions for the protection of European communication networks and exceptional eligibility for relevant international organizations.
Additional eligibility criteria requiring the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 3 organizations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries: one civil society organization (CSO), one authority in charge of disaster risk, and one organization representing local or regional authorities.
Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Submission and evaluation processes as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants, including the granting authority's right to object to transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end.
Eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021.
Specific conditions include details described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information:
Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including standard application forms for HE RIA, IA, CSA, RI, PCP, PPI, COFUND, FPA, MSCA PF/DN/SE/COFUND, ERC STG/COG/ADG/POC/SYG, and EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES/OPEN/TRANSITION/STEP/Accelerator.
Evaluation form templates will be used with necessary adaptations, including standard evaluation forms for HE RIA/IA/CSA, PCP PPI, COFUND, FPA, MSCA, and EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES/OPEN/TRANSITION/Accelerator.
Guidance documents include the HE Programme Guide, Model Grant Agreements (HE MGA, HE Unit MGA, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA), and call-specific instructions.
Additional documents include the HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027, EIC Work Programme 2026, ERC Work Programme 2026, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, and Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions.
The budget overview for 2026 includes various topics with their respective budget, action type, opening date, deadline, contributions, and indicative number of grants.
Partner search announcements can be viewed or edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants after logging into the Portal.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
General FAQs and support are available, including the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, ETSI Research Helpdesk, and Partner Search.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to foster innovative solutions for enhancing risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe. It encourages collaborative projects that integrate diverse societal perspectives, leverage advanced technologies, and create comprehensive preparedness plans to strengthen community resilience. The call emphasizes international cooperation and alignment with existing EU policies and frameworks. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and the application process involves specific eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.
This opportunity is about improving how Europe prepares for and responds to disasters. It's not just about having better equipment or technology, but also about making sure everyone in the community understands the risks and knows what to do. The EU wants projects that can create new tools and methods to raise awareness, especially among vulnerable groups like people with disabilities or those living in remote areas. They also want to see better coordination between governments, local communities, and even businesses, so that when a disaster strikes, everyone works together effectively. The goal is to build stronger, more resilient communities that can bounce back quickly from any crisis.
The expected outcomes of this call are:
Development of innovative tools and methodologies to monitor and improve risk awareness across society, integrating diverse community perspectives and leveraging advanced technologies.
Development and uptake of solutions and tools for the successful increase of safety culture and societal resilience of communities with concrete material, while considering also the inclusion and protection of marginalized populations in disaster scenarios.
Creation of comprehensive, inclusive preparedness plans that involve all societal sectors and governance levels, ensuring coordinated and effective responses to disasters (such as from early warning to early action), including scarcity of resources.
Establishment of a resilient, adaptive response framework that enhances collaboration between public authorities, communities, and private sectors, improving overall disaster resilience.
The scope of this call is to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness through the development of innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks, building on a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. Key areas of focus include:
Integrating diverse societal and resilience perspectives, considering people in vulnerable situations.
Ensuring inclusive participation in risk communication strategies.
Leveraging accessible advanced technologies and processes to improve public understanding of hazards and vulnerabilities, considering factors such as gender, disabilities, and other social factors and capabilities.
Designing and validating novel approaches to risk perception and communication, including digital platforms, immersive technologies, and participatory tools that foster citizen engagement and behavioral change, as well as wildlife protection.
Using behavioral insights to inform effective methods in population preparedness, including risk communication.
Giving special attention to marginalized or vulnerable groups to ensure equitable access to risk information and preparedness resources.
Developing innovative, interoperable solutions for new strategies in risk awareness and disaster management.
Facilitating seamless collaboration between public authorities, civil society, local communities, and the private sector.
Supporting the co-creation of comprehensive preparedness plans that ensure a coordinated, robust, resilient, and effective response to a wide range of disaster scenarios.
Integrating a command-and-control system for centralized information management, efficient coordination among all stakeholders, and rapid, data-driven decision-making in emergency situations.
Creating comprehensive, multi-stakeholder preparedness plans involving all levels of governance, civil society, the private sector, and local communities.
Establishing mechanisms for cross-sectoral coordination, efficient resource allocation, and effective decision-making in crisis situations.
Exploring innovative governance models that enhance interoperability and cooperation between different entities.
Developing and testing adaptive response frameworks that enhance collaboration between public authorities, civil society, communities, and businesses.
Incorporating near real-time risk assessment tools, digital simulations, and scenario-based exercises to improve the capacity to anticipate, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Integrating AI-driven decision-support systems, taking into account existing biases, digital twin technologies (including Destination Earth), and predictive analytics.
Fostering a culture of preparedness.
Strengthening community-driven disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Proactively engaging in prevention and mitigation of disaster’s effects.
Ensuring that all actors within society have the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively to future crises.
Considering the assets and challenges faced by the European outermost regions.
Conducting a stakeholder or market analysis and creating a roadmap for the uptake of developed methodologies, findings, and technologies.
Promoting international cooperation.
Taking into account lessons learned from past disasters and aligning with existing EU policies, frameworks, and international commitments.
Considering the population preparedness chapter of the Preparedness Union Strategy, such as the preparEU initiative.
Finding synergies with projects from operational grants, such as the Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP).
The general conditions include:
Admissibility conditions related to proposal page limits and layout, as described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Part B of the Application Form.
Eligible countries as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes, with specific provisions for non-EU/non-Associated Countries outlined in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
Other eligible conditions, including restrictions for the protection of European communication networks and exceptional eligibility for relevant international organizations.
Additional eligibility criteria requiring the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 3 organizations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries: one civil society organization (CSO), one authority in charge of disaster risk, and one organization representing local or regional authorities.
Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services.
Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria as described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Evaluation and award criteria, scoring, and thresholds as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Submission and evaluation processes as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement as described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Legal and financial set-up of the grants, including the granting authority's right to object to transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years after the action's end.
Eligible costs taking the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021.
Specific conditions include details described in the specific topic of the Work Programme.
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA) information:
Application form templates are available in the Submission System, including standard application forms for HE RIA, IA, CSA, RI, PCP, PPI, COFUND, FPA, MSCA PF/DN/SE/COFUND, ERC STG/COG/ADG/POC/SYG, and EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES/OPEN/TRANSITION/STEP/Accelerator.
Evaluation form templates will be used with necessary adaptations, including standard evaluation forms for HE RIA/IA/CSA, PCP PPI, COFUND, FPA, MSCA, and EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES/OPEN/TRANSITION/Accelerator.
Guidance documents include the HE Programme Guide, Model Grant Agreements (HE MGA, HE Unit MGA, Lump Sum MGA, Operating Grants MGA, Framework Partnership Agreement FPA), and call-specific instructions.
Additional documents include the HE Main Work Programme 2026-2027, EIC Work Programme 2026, ERC Work Programme 2026, HE Programme Guide, HE Framework Programme 2021/695, HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764, EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions, Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment, EU Grants AGA, Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, and Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions.
The budget overview for 2026 includes various topics with their respective budget, action type, opening date, deadline, contributions, and indicative number of grants.
Partner search announcements can be viewed or edited by LEARs, Account Administrators, or self-registrants after logging into the Portal.
The submission system is planned to open on the date stated on the topic header.
General FAQs and support are available, including the Online Manual, Horizon Europe Programme Guide, Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, Research Enquiry Service, National Contact Points (NCPs), Enterprise Europe Network, IT Helpdesk, European IPR Helpdesk, CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, ETSI Research Helpdesk, and Partner Search.
In summary, this Horizon Europe call aims to foster innovative solutions for enhancing risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe. It encourages collaborative projects that integrate diverse societal perspectives, leverage advanced technologies, and create comprehensive preparedness plans to strengthen community resilience. The call emphasizes international cooperation and alignment with existing EU policies and frameworks. The funding is provided as a lump sum, and the application process involves specific eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.
This opportunity is about improving how Europe prepares for and responds to disasters. It's not just about having better equipment or technology, but also about making sure everyone in the community understands the risks and knows what to do. The EU wants projects that can create new tools and methods to raise awareness, especially among vulnerable groups like people with disabilities or those living in remote areas. They also want to see better coordination between governments, local communities, and even businesses, so that when a disaster strikes, everyone works together effectively. The goal is to build stronger, more resilient communities that can bounce back quickly from any crisis.
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Eligible Applicant Types: Civil society organisations, authorities in charge of disaster risk management (public bodies operating at the national level that hold legally defined responsibilities in the area of disaster risk management, including national civil protection authorities and other institutions with a formal mandate to design, coordinate, or implement national disaster risk prevention, preparedness or response measures), local or regional authorities, international organisations with headquarters in a Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, and other organisations from EU Member States or Associated Countries. Non-EU/non-Associated Countries are also eligible for funding if they have made specific provisions for it.
Funding Type: Grant, specifically HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA), HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA), HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement (HORIZON-PCP), HORIZON Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (HORIZON-PPI). Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Consortium Requirement: Consortium. Requires the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 3 organisations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including at least one civil society organisation (CSO), at least one authority in charge of disaster risk, and at least one organisation representing local or regional authorities.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and potentially non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have made specific provisions for funding. European outermost regions are also relevant.
Target Sector: Civil Security for Society, disaster risk reduction, crisis management, risk awareness, disaster preparedness, societal resilience, AI, digital twin technologies, predictive analytics.
Mentioned Countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, non-EU/non-Associated Countries, European outermost regions.
Project Stage: Research, development, innovation, validation, uptake.
Funding Amount: Variable, depending on the specific topic.
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-01 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 12,000,000 (indicative EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-02 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-03 - HORIZON-CSA: EUR 1,330,000 (indicative EUR 1,330,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 4,500,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 9,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 5,000,000 (indicative EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-05 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,670,000 (indicative EUR 4,835,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-06 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-01 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,670,000 (indicative EUR 4,835,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 4,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 1,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-02 - HORIZON-PCP: EUR 5,830,000 (indicative EUR 5,830,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03 - HORIZON-PPI: EUR 2,000,000 (indicative EUR 2,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-04 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
Application Type: Open call.
Nature of Support: Money. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Application Stages: 1. Single-stage.
Success Rates: Not specified, but the indicative number of grants for each topic is provided.
Co-funding Requirement: Not specified.
This Horizon Europe call, Civil Security for Society 2026, aims to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe. It seeks to develop innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks that integrate diverse societal perspectives, leverage advanced technologies, and ensure inclusive participation in risk communication. The call encourages projects that strengthen community resilience, improve collaboration between public authorities, civil society, and the private sector, and create comprehensive preparedness plans for a wide range of disaster scenarios. The program is structured around several key areas, including Border Management and Security, Disaster-Resilient Societies, Fight Against Crime and Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Standardisation in the area of Security Research and Innovation. Applicants must form a consortium of at least three organizations from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including a civil society organization, an authority in charge of disaster risk management, and a local or regional authority. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and international cooperation is strongly recommended. The call aims to foster a culture of preparedness and ensure that all actors within society have the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively to future crises.
Funding Type: Grant, specifically HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA), HORIZON Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA), HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions (HORIZON-CSA), HORIZON Pre-commercial Procurement (HORIZON-PCP), HORIZON Public Procurement of Innovative Solutions (HORIZON-PPI). Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Consortium Requirement: Consortium. Requires the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 3 organisations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including at least one civil society organisation (CSO), at least one authority in charge of disaster risk, and at least one organisation representing local or regional authorities.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and potentially non-EU/non-Associated Countries that have made specific provisions for funding. European outermost regions are also relevant.
Target Sector: Civil Security for Society, disaster risk reduction, crisis management, risk awareness, disaster preparedness, societal resilience, AI, digital twin technologies, predictive analytics.
Mentioned Countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, non-EU/non-Associated Countries, European outermost regions.
Project Stage: Research, development, innovation, validation, uptake.
Funding Amount: Variable, depending on the specific topic.
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-01 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 12,000,000 (indicative EUR 6,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-02 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-BM-03 - HORIZON-CSA: EUR 1,330,000 (indicative EUR 1,330,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-02 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-04 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-DRS-05 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 4,500,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 8,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-02 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 9,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 5,000,000 (indicative EUR 5,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-04 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 6,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-05 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,670,000 (indicative EUR 4,835,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-FCT-06 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-01 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,670,000 (indicative EUR 4,835,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-02 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 4,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-INFRA-03 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 9,000,000 (indicative EUR 4,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-01 - HORIZON-RIA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 1,500,000 per grant, 2 grants)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-02 - HORIZON-PCP: EUR 5,830,000 (indicative EUR 5,830,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-03 - HORIZON-PPI: EUR 2,000,000 (indicative EUR 2,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
HORIZON-CL3-2026-01-SSRI-04 - HORIZON-IA: EUR 3,000,000 (indicative EUR 3,000,000 per grant, 1 grant)
Application Type: Open call.
Nature of Support: Money. Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum.
Application Stages: 1. Single-stage.
Success Rates: Not specified, but the indicative number of grants for each topic is provided.
Co-funding Requirement: Not specified.
This Horizon Europe call, Civil Security for Society 2026, aims to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe. It seeks to develop innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks that integrate diverse societal perspectives, leverage advanced technologies, and ensure inclusive participation in risk communication. The call encourages projects that strengthen community resilience, improve collaboration between public authorities, civil society, and the private sector, and create comprehensive preparedness plans for a wide range of disaster scenarios. The program is structured around several key areas, including Border Management and Security, Disaster-Resilient Societies, Fight Against Crime and Terrorism, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Standardisation in the area of Security Research and Innovation. Applicants must form a consortium of at least three organizations from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including a civil society organization, an authority in charge of disaster risk management, and a local or regional authority. The funding is provided as a lump sum grant, and international cooperation is strongly recommended. The call aims to foster a culture of preparedness and ensure that all actors within society have the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively to future crises.
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Impact The funding aims to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe by developing innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks that integrate diverse societal perspectives and leverage advanced technologies. | Impact | The funding aims to enhance risk awareness and disaster preparedness across Europe by developing innovative tools, methodologies, and frameworks that integrate diverse societal perspectives and leverage advanced technologies. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in civil security, disaster risk management, research methodologies, and community engagement, particularly with vulnerable populations. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in civil security, disaster risk management, research methodologies, and community engagement, particularly with vulnerable populations. |
Developments The funding will support projects focused on civil security, disaster resilience, crisis management, and the integration of advanced technologies for risk awareness and preparedness. | Developments | The funding will support projects focused on civil security, disaster resilience, crisis management, and the integration of advanced technologies for risk awareness and preparedness. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for research organizations, academic institutions, civil society organizations, public authorities, and companies, particularly SMEs and large enterprises, based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for research organizations, academic institutions, civil society organizations, public authorities, and companies, particularly SMEs and large enterprises, based in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. |
Consortium The funding requires a consortium of at least three organizations from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including a civil society organization, a disaster risk management authority, and a local or regional authority. | Consortium | The funding requires a consortium of at least three organizations from different EU Member States or Associated Countries, including a civil society organization, a disaster risk management authority, and a local or regional authority. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is €3,000,000 per project, with a total of €6,000,000 available for the action. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is €3,000,000 per project, with a total of €6,000,000 available for the action. |
Countries The funding is relevant for all EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with a strong emphasis on international cooperation. | Countries | The funding is relevant for all EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, with a strong emphasis on international cooperation. |
Industry The funding targets the civil security sector, specifically focusing on disaster risk reduction, crisis management, and societal resilience. | Industry | The funding targets the civil security sector, specifically focusing on disaster risk reduction, crisis management, and societal resilience. |
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