ESF-2023-HOMELESS
Social innovation practices to combat homelessness
Plain-language summary
Funding for social innovation projects addressing homelessness through ESF grants.
This call supports projects that develop innovative social solutions to combat homelessness. It is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). Applicants can submit proposals in a single-stage process before the deadline.
Likely relevant for
- Social innovation organizations
- Homelessness support NGOs
- Public authorities in social services
- Research institutions in social policy
Project signals
focus on homelessnessinnovative social practicescommunity impact
What it funds
- Development and implementation of innovative social practices to combat homelessness
- Projects supported by the European Social Fund under the ESF Project Grants action
Expected outcomes
- Improved social inclusion of homeless people
- Innovative approaches to homelessness prevention and support
- Enhanced capacity of social services to address homelessness
Who can apply / participate
- Public bodies
- Non-profit organizations
- Social enterprises
- Research institutions
- Consortium formation rules unclear or not stated
- Likely EU Member States and associated countries eligible
- Must comply with ESF Project Grants eligibility criteria
- Exact applicant eligibility details
- Consortium size and composition requirements
Must check before shortlisting
- specific eligibility criteria for applicant types
- funding rates and budget limits
- geographical eligibility
Money
Budget details and funding rates are not stated and must be checked in the official call documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 08:41 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.
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Official source text
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