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EU BioProtect project seeks regions to support the protection and restoration of biodiversity

Deadline: 1 January 2025 The EU project BioProtect – Advancing Area-based Management Tools to Accelerate the Protection and Restoration of Marine Biodiversity across the European Sea Basins is seeking 5 regions to receive grants of up to 100.000 € each and technical support to implement and enhance Area-Based Management tools developed by the project and […]

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PROMOVE program: Funding for projects targeting the development of inland regions with border dynamics

Deadline: 29 January 2025 The Promove Programme funds innovative initiatives in strategic areas for the development of inland regions with border dynamics that can be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics. A maximum of €250,000 will be funded per project with a duration of 3 years. Additional information can be found here (only available […]

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Interreg Atlantic Area

Deadline: 14 February 2025 Interreg is now funding projects focusing on the transition to a unique, carbon neutral, and climate-resilient Atlantic Area Region. Only regions from Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal are eligible which is a major advantage for CESAM members! Cooperative transnational projects focused on making regions more resilient to common cross-border challenges that […]

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Call for projects on sustainability in food

Deadlines: Pre-proposal submission: 15 January 2025 Full proposal submission: 09 July 2025 The European partnership FutureFoodS, focused on transforming Europe’s food production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems, has launch the first co-funded call for transnational research projects. This two-stage call will fund innovative projects that contribute to one of three topics related […]

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Call to support for information measures Relating to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

Deadline: 16 January 2025 The European Commission (EC) will fund € 4 million to raise awareness about the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) within the EU and amongst all citizens, farmers and non-farmers alike. The CAP is a policy for all EU citizens and the benefits that it provides should be more widely explained and demonstrated. […]

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Landscape Restoration Grants

The Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme is funding up to two landscape restoration projects with US$ 1.5 Million to US$ 5 Million, over five years. This call is relevant for members of the Alternet and so this network is launching a call for interest – you should take advantage of this unique opportunity! Deadlines: 1st […]

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Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award

Deadline: 10 December 2024 The UFAW Early Career Animal Welfare Researcher of the Year Award recognises the achievements of scientists at an early stage of their career who have made significant contributions to improving the welfare of animals. The award is open to students who are currently studying for a doctoral degree and to individuals […]

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Alternet Call Exchange – Landscape Restoration Grants & Horizon Europe Cluster 6

Alternet is a network of leading research institutions across Europe focused on biodiversity, ecosystems, and sustainability science. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, Alternet addresses pressing environmental challenges, supports policy-making with scientific insights, and enhances resilience in natural landscapes. Through initiatives like the Alternet Call Exchange and Horizon Europe collaborations, Alternet empowers researchers to work on impactful, […]

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Water4All Joint Call on “Water for Circular Economy”

Deadline (1st stage): 13 November 2024 The Water4All Partnership – Water Security for the Planet is funding a two-stage Joint Transnational Call (JTC) that will support research and innovation projects to improve water security in the long-term. The results should contribute to the implementation of evidence-based, global, EU and national water management policies and strategies, […]

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Funding for studies and policy papers

The call is permanently open until the end of 2026 The Portuguese Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation (FFMS) funds the preparation of studies and policy papers. The Foundation’s studies must comprehensively and in-depth analyse beyond the reality and include proposals for national public policies; they are expected to take two years to prepare. Regarding the […]