REA - Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Funding and Grants Portal

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European Research Executive Agency portal for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 grants including circular economy and bioeconomy sectors, biodiversity and ecosystem services. Manages implementation of Cluster 6 calls for proposals.

Source: https://rea.ec.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/horizon-europe-cluster-6-food-bioeconomy-natural-resources-agriculture-and-environment_en

Funding Details

Funder

European Research Executive Agency (REA) / European Commission — Horizon Europe Cluster 6

Funding Goal

Fund research and innovation projects for a greener Europe covering: biodiversity and ecosystem services, fair and healthy food systems, circular economy and bioeconomy sectors, clean environment and zero pollution, land/oceans/water for climate action, resilient coastal and rural communities, and innovative governance and digital solutions for the Green Deal.

Funding Amount

Typical Horizon Europe grants range from EUR 2-10 million per project depending on call; individual call budgets vary

Deadline

2026-04-16 (periodic)

How to Apply

Apply via the EU Funding and Tenders portal (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/). Each sub-programme has separate deadlines. Info Days recordings available at research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu. Contact REA directly for guidance.

Target Region

EU-wide; EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (including Norway, Iceland, and others)

Contact

European Research Executive Agency — rea.ec.europa.eu; EU Funding and Tenders Portal: ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders

Last Checked

2026-03-15 14:22

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Consortium of at least 3 independent entities from 3 different eligible countries required for most calls
• Applicants must be legal entities from EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries

Project Scope

• Project must address one of the 8 thematic areas of Cluster 6

Required Documents

• Apply via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal with full project proposal
• Budget plan and financial statements required as part of application

Constraints

• Multiple separate call deadlines between April–September 2026 depending on topic
• Two-stage application process applies for some calls (expression of interest, then full proposal)

Summary

The European Research Executive Agency (REA) manages the implementation of Horizon Europe Cluster 6, titled 'Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment,' on behalf of the European Commission. This cluster is one of the largest thematic funding pillars under the Horizon Europe 2021-2027 programme and supports research and innovation for environmental sustainability. The thematic scope of Cluster 6 includes: (1) Biodiversity and ecosystem services, (2) Fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food systems from primary production to consumption, (3) Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors, (4) Clean environment and zero pollution, (5) Land, oceans and water for climate action, (6) Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities, (7) Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal, and (8) EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe. Eligible activities include fundamental and applied research, innovation actions, coordination and support actions, and technology pilots. Project areas relevant to marine topics include ocean science, coastal protection, marine bioeconomy, aquaculture, blue biotechnology, circular economy for marine resources, and climate adaptation for coastal communities. Geographically, the programme covers EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries (including Norway, Iceland, Israel, and others). The programme is EU-wide in scope. Eligible applicants include research organisations, universities, companies (including SMEs), NGOs, public authorities, and other legal entities. Most calls require multi-partner consortia from at least 3 different eligible countries. NGOs and civil society organisations are explicitly eligible. Call deadlines in 2026 range from April to September 2026 depending on the specific sub-programme. Individual calls typically involve significant budgets (EUR 2-10+ million per project). Applications are submitted via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.

Historical Context

Horizon Europe Cluster 6 is a major pillar of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), the EU's flagship research and innovation programme. REA manages the implementation of Cluster 6 grants on behalf of the European Commission.

Why it was added

REA implementation portal for Horizon Europe Cluster 6 grants - practical entry point for aquaculture funding applications

Sources

• https://rea.ec.europa.eu/funding-and-grants/horizon-europe-cluster-6-food-bioeconomy-natural-resources-agriculture-and-environment_en

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