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Culture, creativity and inclusive society calls (Cluster 2)

Horizon Europe Cluster 2 calls on democracy, cultural heritage and social and economic transformations. 0 open and 27 forthcoming, from the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

27 funding opportunities match your filters

Deadline4May 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-DEMOCRACY-09-two-stage

Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: EU institutions and national decision-makers, civil society organisations and other societal actors and citizens at large are better equipped, with new data, knowledge and methods, to confront threats and challenges of democracies

Opens 2 Mar 2027Budget €22MTwo stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline4May 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-HERITAGE-09-two-stage

Open topic: Impact-driven research on realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts and cultural and creative industries

Projects should contribute to the following expected outcome: New groundbreaking findings and methods are developed, verified and put into practice that significantly contribute to realising the full potential of cultural heritage, arts or/and cultural and creative industries (CCIs) [1] as drivers o

Opens 2 Mar 2027Budget €20MTwo stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline4May 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-02-TRANSFO-09-two-stage

Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregivers

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Persons with dementia experience improved social, mental and socio-economic outcomes through the development and implementation of person-centred interventions that enhance autonomy, inclusion, and quality of life. Informal caregi

Opens 2 Mar 2027Budget €16MTwo stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-02

AI4Creatives Support Platform: embracing a fair AI revolution

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: The cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) have access to a dedicated European virtual AI support platform. This hub will facilitate collaboration among a strong and open network of CCSI networks, professionals, resea

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €5MSingle stageCoordination and Support Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-02

Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populations

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Policy makers get a mapping of in-kind benefits across Member States and a comprehensive measurement framework. Policy makers gain insights on the availability of in-kind services, on potential gaps in their provision, and on reas

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €10MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07

Persons with disabilities: opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life course

Projects should contribute to two of the following expected outcomes: Provide implementable, quality, disaggregated and evidence-based data to policymakers and research and innovation stakeholders to bridge the employment gap between persons with disabilities and persons without disabilities. Delive

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-03

Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: role and contribution of the Social Economy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Social enterprises, traditional firms and investors will benefit from a better understanding of the sustainable competitiveness factors of the social economy [1] in Europe through knowledge development and know-how on innovative p

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01

Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalisation, extremism, hate speech and polarisation

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Political, societal, educational stakeholders, and researchers have an improved understanding of theoretical models and provided pathways for implementing solutions to combat extremism, radicalisation, hate speech and polarisation

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €3.5MSingle stageCoordination and Support Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02

Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Policymakers, public administrations, human rights organisations, and civil society actors have strengthened mechanisms to protect groups in a vulnerable situation (such as women, LGBTIQ people, persons with disabilities and minor

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04

Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence, and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societies

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Enhanced understanding of the impact of AI-driven technologies, including AI-generated deepfakes and automated content generation on equality, political participation, democratic processes, public trust, and social cohesion, with

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €20MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04

Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Deepened knowledge of the potential positive effects of cultural experiences on health and well-being [1] is developed and made available to relevant stakeholders, along with validated scalable and replicable practices to reinforc

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €16MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-05

The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Provide policymakers and educators and parents with a solid understanding of the potential benefits, opportunities and challenges stemming from the use of artificial intelligence tools in learning environments in pre-primary and p

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-06

Closing the learning gap: uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading, and science

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Provide policymakers with a solid understanding of the structural causes for the decline in young people’s skills levels in mathematics, reading and science, including low and top levels of achievement, observed in the EU over the

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01

Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: The number and impact of CCI [1] -driven innovations in Europe are increased thanks to a wide uptake of evidence-based measures stemming from EU-funded research. These results are followed up with appropriate assessments and Key P

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €5MSingle stageCoordination and Support Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03

Crafting routes to a circular economy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: The cultural dimension of circular economy is better understood. Cultural factors and the potential of cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) are leveraged to foster circular economy in the EU Scalable, sustainable an

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €10.5MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-05

Re-imagining the creative economy: the interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Evidence-based policy frameworks and guidelines promoting the convergence of creative and social economy models. Case studies, indicators, and evaluation methods to measure the social and economic impact of CCSI in social economy

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €10.5MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06

Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism

Projects should contribute to the first expected outcome, plus those under either Focus 1 or Focus 2, depending on the chosen focus Evidence-based policy recommendations and solutions for integrating cultural tourism into strategies for regenerative sustainability, environmental protection (for exam

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €14.5MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07

Societal impact of cultural heritage

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Enhanced understanding of the societal impact of cultural heritage; Good practices and case studies to enable positive societal impact described and documented, for the context of the research area chosen. Capacity building and kn

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €15MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08

Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Enhanced impact of EU-funded migration research by identifying and scaling up promising innovations, methodologies, and tools from relevant Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe projects. A policy innovation ecosystem: Foster collaborat

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €15MSingle stageInnovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-04

The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EU

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Policymakers gain insights into the economic and social effects of worker mobility across the EU, including effects on wages, fiscal budgets, and social systems for both sending and receiving regions. The benefits of mobility are

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-03

Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Policymakers, education and training institutions, and educators will be provided with an evidence base, toolkits, and recommendations on the types of collaboration mechanisms with families that are most effective in supporting sc

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-07

The role of private companies in democracy

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: EU and national policymakers have a better understanding of corporate influence on democratic processes and outcomes, including activities through service providers in the EU internal market, enabling them to develop strategies to

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €8MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01

Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Policymakers and civil society organisations will have robust evidence on whether inclusive management of (peri-)urban environmental commons fosters climate and societal resilience, social inclusion, wellbeing and community partic

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-08

Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Enhanced understanding of the state of play of the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), in the Context set by the 2003 UNESCO Convention, and an overview of successful methods for documenting and ensuring the transm

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05

Development aid and democratic governance

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: EU and national policymakers and development aid agencies are better equipped to deal with the complexities and challenges of the relations between the EU and low- and middle-income countries and increase their intelligence to dev

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-06

Identifying user-focused solutions to support news media freedom

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Key data gaps affecting the news media sectors at European level are addressed and all relevant stakeholders dispose of an updated and comprehensive knowledge base. Users’ consumption patterns of news are identified (online and of

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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Deadline23Sep 2027

ForthcomingHorizon EuropeHORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08

Global Human Rights and EU values

Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: EU and national policymakers promote and protect human rights and gender equality globally by developing and implementing effective mechanisms for investigating and prosecuting international crimes, and cooperation frameworks with

Opens 13 May 2027Budget €12MSingle stage Research and Innovation Actions

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The list is built from the European Commission's public Funding & Tenders Portal search service and refreshed every Monday. Calls whose deadlines have passed are removed automatically, even if the portal still flags them as open. “Open” means you can submit now; “forthcoming” means the call has been announced but is not yet open. Budgets are the indicative topic budgets published by the Commission. Always read the official call documents before applying.