Healthy Municipal Soils (HuMUS) Project

The Horizon Europe HuMUS project has launched a call for proposals to support 20 pilot projects that will engage citizens in the protection and restoration of soils. The call is a significant step towards the aim of the HuMUS project to support the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) in promoting participatory processes at the local and regional level that will result in Territorial Management Agreements.

What are the details of the call?

The call for proposals aims to identify and support 20 pilot projects that will develop participatory processes on soil health, involving at least 300 stakeholders from four sectors: public institutions, private organisations, academia, and citizens.

The call for proposals is ideal for projects that wish to enhance the discussion around soil health by enabling and encouraging dialogues at local and regional levels. Their activities will help engage more local and regional authorities, citizens, and other key actors across Europe in important discussions on soil health and land management.

Winning proposals will play a crucial role in the Mission Soil and the HuMUS project’s shared goal to lead the transition towards healthy soils. This means that all actors need to be engaged by the pilot projects, especially citizens and those who have decision-making power in the local or regional context. Projects that do this will ensure that every voice is heard, and real results are achieved in the pursuit of healthier soils.

What funding and support is there?

The HuMUS call for proposals presents an exciting opportunity, offering a total of €600 000 in funding. Each winning pilot project can receive up to € 30,000.

The selected projects will also gain access to technical guidance from members of the HuMUS consortium. This could include an invitation to participate in the Soil Stewards training programme, offering an inside look into the HuMUS methodology through an in-depth presentation.

How to apply?

Visit the HuMUS website to learn more about the proposal process and how to apply. Your ideas to help create healthier soils in Europe are exactly what the HuMUS project is looking for.

The call for proposals ends on 29 February 2024 at 17:00 CET. Selected candidates will be informed by 30 April 2024. 

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Your NCP Brussels contact for this sector is Bénédicte de Brouwer