Improve the capacity to monitor and reduce air pollution from agriculture

Overview

Funding for projects that enhance monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of air pollutants from agriculture while developing practical solutions to reduce emissions. Targets researchers, farmers, advisors, and businesses collaborating to improve data accuracy, mitigation practices, and policy support.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of farmers, researchers, advisors, and businesses applying the multi-actor approach. Eligible applicants include entities from EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries, and select non-associated countries with specific funding provisions. International organisations headquartered in eligible countries may also apply.

Funding Details

Maximum grant amount: 8,000,000 EUR. Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

• Development and improvement of MRV methodologies and tools (e.g., AI, IoT) for air pollutants at farm level.
• Research on emission factors and mitigation potential of farming practices, contributing to the EMEP/EEA air pollutant emission inventory guidebook.
• Innovations in manure management, livestock feeding, grazing, and fertiliser/pesticide use to reduce air pollutants.
• Training and outreach to build capacity among farmers, advisors, and stakeholders for adopting improved MRV tools and reduction measures.
• Cooperation with other Horizon Europe projects to address combined effects of air pollutants and non-CO₂ greenhouse gases.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-04-19
• Deadline: 2027-09-21

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal.

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.

Notes

• Proposals must adhere to the multi-actor approach, ensuring a balanced consortium of complementary actors.
• Projects using satellite-based data must utilise Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.
• Data and methodologies produced must follow FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable).
• Alignment with EU policies such as the Zero Pollution Action Plan, Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive, and Common Agricultural Policy is required.