Societal resilience, engagement of the younger generations and digital innovation for disaster resilience
Engage youth in disaster resilience via digital innovation, education, and community involvement to enhance societal preparedness and response.
This call seeks projects that involve young people in disaster preparedness and response using digital tools and education. It aims to improve awareness, risk perception, and resilience among youth, especially vulnerable groups. Projects should use innovative technologies and participatory approaches to empower youth and integrate their perspectives into crisis management.
Likely relevant for
- Youth organizations
- Civil society organizations
- Disaster risk management researchers
- Educational technology developers
- Digital innovation experts
- Community engagement practitioners
Project signals
What it funds
- Development of tailored education programs for youth on disaster awareness
- Digital tools and gamification for engagement in disaster preparedness
- Participatory approaches including youth-led initiatives and citizen science
- Use of emerging technologies (AI, VR/AR, social media analytics, serious games)
- Integration of youth data with crisis management frameworks
- Training tools for vulnerable groups in crisis management
- Stakeholder analysis and uptake roadmap for methodologies and technologies
Expected outcomes
- Enhanced disaster awareness and engagement among younger generations
- Strengthened societal resilience through youth and community involvement
- Improved resilience and behavior of vulnerable groups before, during, and after disasters
- Innovative communication strategies to boost youth participation
- Collaborative research integrating youth perspectives
- Synergies with EU policies and existing frameworks like Sendai Framework and Erasmus+
Who can apply / participate
- Research organizations
- Civil society organizations (CSOs)
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Educational institutions
- Technology developers
- Must include at least 2 CSOs and 2 NGOs representing youth from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries
- Participants must be from eligible EU Member States or Associated Countries
- Use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS data mandatory if satellite data used
- Compliance with lump sum funding model
- Specific eligibility of third countries beyond EU and Associated Countries
Must check before shortlisting
- Eligibility of participant countries
- Consortium composition requirements (minimum CSOs and NGOs from 3 countries)
- Use of Copernicus/Galileo data if applicable
- Compliance with lump sum funding model
Money
Total budget for this topic is approximately €6 million for 2 expected grants in 2027. Funding is provided as lump sums.
- Total budget for 2027 — 6000000EURFor 2 grants, each up to €3 million lump sum
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Proposal page limits and layout as per Horizon Europe General Annexes A and E.
- Consortium must include minimum CSOs and NGOs from 3 countries.
- Use of Copernicus/Galileo data if satellite data used.
- Lump sum funding applies as per Horizon Europe decision.
- Prepare proposal following the specific application form in the submission system.
- Ensure consortium composition meets minimum CSO and NGO requirements.
- Complete security practitioner information table for relevant participants.
- Submit proposal by the deadline.
- Active involvement of at least 2 CSOs and 2 youth NGOs from 3 different eligible countries is mandatory.
- Projects must achieve TRL 5 by end of project.
- Compliance with lump sum funding and other Horizon Europe general annexes is required.
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Topic description
Expected Outcome: Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes: Developed a tailored education programs for younger generations, incorporating digital tools and gamification to enhance disaster awareness and engagement; Strengthened societal resilience by actively involving younger generations, citizens, and local authorities in disaster preparedness and response initiatives; Promoted collaborative research that integrates youth perspectives and community involvement, fostering a more resilient society in the face of disasters and crises; Enhanced resilience and behaviour of children, young people, and other groups in a vulnerable situation before, during, and after climate-related disasters and health emergencies; Training and education tools to engage young people and other populations a vulnerable situation in preparedness and crisis management. Scope: This topic focuses on enhancing societal resilience by actively engaging younger generations in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery through digital innovation, education, and community involvement. Projects should develop tailored innovative solutions that integrate digital tools, gamification, and interactive learning methods to improve disaster awareness, risk perception, and response capabilities among younger generations. These initiatives should empower younger generations [1] , to become active contributors to resilience-building efforts, equipping them with the knowledge and leadership skills. Particular attention should be given to the behaviour of children, young people, and other groups in a vulnerable situation before, during, and after climate-related disasters and health emergencies. Participatory approaches, including youth-led initiatives, citizen science, and digital engagement platforms, should be prioritized to enhance community-based resilience and ensure young people’s perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes. These approaches should follow an intersectional approach that gives credit to the (growing) heterogeneity of young people. Best practices from other programmes should be taken into account. Proposals should also focus on leveraging emerging technologies - such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, social media analytics, and serious games - to engage young people in disaster preparedness and crisis response. Additionally, innovative communication strategies should be explored to enhance youth participation, particularly through digital technologies and social media. Practical examples, including pilots and real-world case studies, should be developed to test and refine these approaches. Proposals should explore methods to interconnect young people’s data with crisis management teams, practitioners, and authorities, ensuring that their contributions are effectively integrated into emergency response frameworks. Training and education tools should be designed to engage young people and other vulnerable populations in preparedness and crisis management, promoting long-term resilience. Projects should conduct a stakeholder or market analysis and a roadmap or plan for uptake of the developed methodologies, findings, and technologies to the industry, the research and innovation community, and/or the relevant authorities. The support and involvement of citizens and civil society is central to achieving the targeted outcomes. By fostering collaborative research and youth-driven initiatives, projects should contribute to innovative and inclusive resilience strategies that align with EU policies on disaster risk reduction, education, digital transformation, and civil protection. Proposals should ensure synergies with existing initiatives and frameworks, such as the Preparedness Union Strategy’s chapter on population preparedness, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps, as well as the Sendai Disaster Risk Reduction Framework. Finding synergies with projects from operational grants, such as the Knowledge for Action in Prevention & Preparedness (KAPP) [2] , is recommend. null Activities are expected to achieve TRL 5 by the end of the project – see General Annex B. [1] In the context of the European Union, youth is typically defined as individuals between the ages of 13 and 30. This definition aligns with the EU's Youth Strategy, which focuses on supporting young people’s personal and professional development. However, some EU programs may adjust the age range slightly depending on the specific context (e.g., education, employment, or participation), but the 13-30 age bracket is recognized in EU policies related to youth. [2] Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP) - European Commission - https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/funding-evaluations/financing-civil-protection/cp-calls-proposals/knowledge-action-prevention-and-preparedness-kapp-0_en
Conditions and documents
General conditions
1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layout
described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
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2. Eligible Countries
described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.
3. Other Eligible Conditions
Subject to restrictions for the protection of European communication networks.
The following additional eligibility criteria apply:
This topic requires the active involvement, as beneficiaries, of at least 2 Civil Society Organisation (CSO) and 2 NGOs representing young people or youth organisations from at least 3 different EU Member States or Associated Countries. For these participants, applicants must fill in the table “Information about security practitioners” in the application form with all the requested information, following the template provided in the submission IT tool.
If projects use satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation and/or related timing data and services, beneficiaries must make use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS (other data and services may additionally be used).
described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.
4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion
described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds
are described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.
5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes
are described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.
5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement
described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.
6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants
The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5.
Eligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf]].
described in Annex G of the Work Programme General Annexes.
Specific conditions
described in the [specific topic of the Work Programme]
Application and evaluation forms and model grant agreement (MGA):
Application form templates — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System
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Standard application form (HE EIC TRANSITION)
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Evaluation form templates — will be used with the necessary adaptations
Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA)
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Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA and CSA Stage 1)
Standard evaluation form (HE RIA, IA and CSA Stage 1 BLIND)
Standard evaluation form (HE PCP PPI)
Standard evaluation form (HE COFUND)
Standard evaluation form (HE FPA)
Standard evaluation form (HE MSCA)
Standard evaluation form (HE EIC PATHFINDER CHALLENGES)
Standard evaluation form (HE EIC PATHFINDER OPEN)
Standard evaluation form (HE EIC TRANSITION)
Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Accelerator stage 1 - short proposal)
Standard evaluation form (HE EIC Accelerator stage 2 - full proposal)
Guidance
Model Grant Agreements (MGA)
Framework Partnership Agreement FPA
Call-specific instructions
Information on financial support to third parties (HE)
Additional documents:
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 1. General Introduction
HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 2. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 3. Research Infrastructures
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 4. Health
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 5. Culture, creativity and inclusive society
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 6. Civil Security for Society
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 7. Digital, Industry and Space
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 8. Climate, Energy and Mobility
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 9. Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 10. European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE)
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 12. Missions
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 13. New European Bauhaus Facility (NEB)
HE Main Work Programme 2025 – 14. General Annexes
HE Main Work Programme 2023–2025 – 13. General Annexes
HE Framework Programme 2021/695
HE Specific Programme Decision 2021/764
EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509
Decision authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme
Rules for Legal Entity Validation, LEAR Appointment and Financial Capacity Assessment
EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement
Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual
Support information
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