At a glance
European partnership: Forests and Forestry for a Sustainable Future is an EU-level competitive grant from European Commission for the horizon europe sector. Funding is up to €40M. Eligible applicants: Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions. The application deadline is December 2, 2026. Apply via the official listing at ec.europa.eu.
- Amount
- Up to €40M
- Deadline
- 2 Dec 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The FOREST Joint Call 2026 – ForestPathways supports transnational research and innovation activities across the spectrum from fundamental research to applied research and, where appropriate, demonstration activities. Projects are expected to generate new knowledge, develop practical solutions, and contribute to implementation in policy, management or industry contexts, while considering the diversity of forests and the forest-based sector.Applicants must select the single topic that best reflects the primary focus of their proposal. Proposals may address multiple topics but will be evaluated and ranked under one primary topic.TOPIC 1 – Climate-Resilient Forest Systems: “How forests function and respond to climate change”This topic supports research and innovation addressing the resilience, adaptive capacity, and long-term sustainability of forest ecosystems under changing environmental...
Who can apply
Open to eligible organisations in EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries; consortium requirements vary by topic - see the official call conditions.
How to apply
Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders portal; submission is electronic via the portal's Submission Service before the topic deadline.
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