The transformative potential of co-governance in the green transition of neighbourhoods

Overview

Funding for projects that develop and demonstrate co-governance models to accelerate the green transition in neighbourhoods, integrating inclusivity, sustainability, and digital tools. Targets consortia aiming to refine participatory approaches in at least ten neighbourhoods across multiple EU Member States or Associated Countries.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., public administrations, SMEs, research institutions, not-for-profit organizations, cultural actors) from eligible countries. Projects must involve social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise and adopt a transdisciplinary approach.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €5,500,000
• Currency: EUR
• Financial support to third parties: Up to €150,000 per third party for demonstration activities
• Budget allocation: At least 0.8% of the total budget must be reserved for engagement with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact"

What Is Funded

• Development and demonstration of co-governance approaches in at least ten neighbourhoods (urban, peri-urban, rural) across at least three eligible countries
• Inclusive, cultural, and sustainable neighbourhood development through:

- More-than-human approaches addressing climate, biodiversity, and pollution - Balancing power and knowledge asymmetries among stakeholders - Empowering marginalized groups in the green transition - Use of digital tools (e.g., AI-supported platforms, open data) for participatory processes - Engagement of cultural actors and local knowledge systems

• Evaluation of co-governance effectiveness and production of policy guidance

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-05-04
• Deadline: 2027-11-30T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

• Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal
• Standard Horizon Europe application forms and evaluation criteria apply

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

• Projects must allocate at least 0.8% of their budget to engage with the Horizon Europe-funded "New European Bauhaus hub for results and impact"
• Financial support to third parties is limited to grants of up to €150,000 per entity
• Emphasis on participatory, transdisciplinary approaches and SSH integration