Addressing homelessness through housing-led approaches aligned with the New European Bauhaus

Overview

Funding for projects developing and demonstrating housing-led approaches to homelessness that align with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles, focusing on permanent housing solutions, green transition integration, and community reintegration in urban, peri-urban, and rural neighbourhoods.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, NGOs, public authorities, housing providers) from eligible EU Member States and Associated Countries. Projects must involve social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise and co-creation with homeless populations.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €6,300,000
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum funding model)
• Budget allocation: At least 0.8% must be reserved for engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded NEB hub for impact assessment.

What Is Funded

• Development and demonstration of at least three housing-led approaches in three neighbourhoods (urban, peri-urban, rural) across different eligible countries.
• Permanent housing solutions for homeless populations, complemented by support services for community reintegration.
• Integration of green transition measures (e.g., renewable energy, nature-based solutions) and climate resilience.
• Co-creation with homeless populations, particularly families with minor children and those temporarily hosted by acquaintances/family.
• Methodologies to monitor and document effectiveness, ensuring data comparability across neighbourhoods.
• Addressing institutional barriers to housing access and ensuring replicability.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6 (validation in lab to demonstration in relevant environment).

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-05-04
• Deadline: 2026-11-30

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Horizon Europe Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Proposals must adhere to page limits and templates outlined in the call documentation.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.