Call for Proposals: Driving Urban Transition Co-funded Partnership

Deadline: 18-Apr-23

The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Driving Urban Transition Co-funded Partnership.

Scope

The objective of this action is to continue to provide support to the European “Driving Urban Transition” Co-funded Partnership identified in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2021-2024 and first implemented under the topic HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-16: Co-Funded Partnership: Driving Urban Transitions (DUT), and in particular to fund additional activities (which may also be undertaken by additional partners) in view of its intended scope and duration, and in accordance with Article 24(2) of the Horizon Europe Regulation.

Funding Information

The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for:

• public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations; and
• cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60 000 (lowvalue grant).

Expected Outcomes

• This topic is for continuation of the Driving Urban Transition (DUT) co-funded partnership to enable it to roll out its full strategy and action plan and assist cities in their sustainability and climate neutrality transitions and by doing so enable the EU to achieve targets set out by the European Green Deal and fulfil its commitments related to the UN Agenda 2030, the Urban Agenda for the EU, the Habitat III New Urban Agenda and the Paris Agreement, European cities need to engage urgently in sustainability and climate-neutrality transitions.
• The partnership is expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
  • Enhanced multi-level cooperation and alignment on R&I on sustainable urban development across and within cities, regions and countries, including international outreach and cooperation with other networks and initiatives.
  • Strengthen Europe as a role model for R&I on sustainable urban development.
  • Innovative, cross-sectoral and inclusive urban governance, policy and decision-making harnessing the full potential of social science and citizens’ engagement in the city making process.
  • Sustainable, climate-neutral, safe, resilient, socially inclusive, liveable and attractive neighbourhoods, towns and cities with reduced environmental footprint and enhanced well-being and quality of life for citizens.
  • Local authorities, municipalities, business, social partners, civil society, knowledge institutions and citizens empowered with necessary capacity, knowledge, skills and tools to actively engage in sustainability and climate-neutrality transitions.
  • Science and evidence-based implementation of the European Green Deal, the Urban Agenda for the EU and other European, national, regional and local urban-relevant policies and strategies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:

• the Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
• the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
• eligible non-EU countries:
  • countries associated to Horizon Europe;
  • low- and middle-income countries.

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