The SoilTribes project is proud to launch an open call for lump sum grants supporting innovative, cross-sector initiatives that champion soil literacy, mobilize communities, and protect one of our most precious resources: soil.

💡 What’s This About?

SoilTribes is rooted in the European Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” and aligns with its goals to:

• Restore soil health
  
• Increase soil literacy
  
• Inspire behavioral change
  
• Foster community-driven solutions

We are offering lump sum grants for projects led by multi-actor teams that creatively address soil degradation, through communication, artistic interventions, and citizen engagement. Whether you’re launching a new idea or scaling an existing one, this is your platform to act.

📌 Grant Categories

The call is divided into two LOTS, depending on the maturity of your idea:

• Lot 1: Development of New Ideas
  For early-stage, experimental or creative projects
  
• Lot 2: Improvement & Scale-Up
  For initiatives with proven experience looking to grow or replicate

Within each Lot, proposals must fall under at least one of the following strands:

• Communication campaigns: Strategic messaging to boost soil awareness
  
• Creative soil-related activities and events: Using art and culture to tell soil stories
  
• Citizens’ engagement: Empowering communities through co-creation and participation

💰 Grant Sizes

Choose the size that fits your project’s ambition and timeline:

Grant Size	Amount	Duration
Small	€25,000	6 months
Medium	€50,000	9 months
Large	€100,000	12 months

Note: Selected projects must budget for participation in two key events:
🟢 ENTRUDANÇAS Festival (Feb 2026 – Portugal)
🟣 EXPERIMENTA Biennale (Feb 2027 – France)

👥 Who Can Apply?

This call is open to public or private legal entities based in EU Member States, their Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT), or Horizon Europe Associated Countries, including:

• NGOs, foundations, international orgs
  
• Cultural and creative entities (artistic collectives, designers, etc.)
  
• Research centres, universities, educational institutions
  
• Startups, SMEs, think tanks, and public authorities

For small grants: Solo applications or consortia of at least 2 eligible organizations
For medium and large grants: Consortia of at least 3 independent partners
At least one partner must come from the cultural or creative industries.

✅ What Kind of Activities Are Eligible?

We support a wide range of creative, educational, and participatory initiatives, such as:

• Awareness-raising campaigns (print, audiovisual, digital, events)
  
• Education and capacity building (workshops, mentoring, training)
  
• Community co-creation, advocacy, and participatory processes
  
• Artistic-driven prototypes and pilots grounded in sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion
  
• Cross-sector collaborations reflecting the values of the New European Bauhaus and the S+T+ARTS initiative

📅 Key Dates

• Call opens: 11 August 2025
  
• Deadline for submissions: 10 October 2025 at 17:00 CET
  
• Results announced: Mid-December 2025
  
• Project start: February 2026

📤 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English via the official EU Survey Form and must include:

• Completed application form
  
• Project budget (via online template)
  
• Short 5-minute presentation vide
  
• Optional: Artistic portfolio (if applicable)

📚 Need Support?

We’re here to help!
Join our live info sessions:

• 📅 Webinar #1: 22 August | 12:30 CET
  
• 📅 Webinar #2: 8 September | 17:30 CET
  
• 📅 Webinar #3: 23 September | 12:30 CET
• 📅 Webinar #4: 6 October | 17:30 CET