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The SpongeWorks project aims to demonstrate practical, effective, economically feasible and socially inclusive integrated approaches and sustainable solutions that enhance the sponge functioning of interconnected ground-water, soil, and surface water systems at the regional scale.
The objective of the open call is to support the transfer of knowledge from SpongeWorks to the selected associated regions, allowing them to benefit from the demonstration activities and solutions developed as part of the project.
Who can apply?
Local and regional authorities, as well as river basin organisations and authorities, from EU member states and Horizon Europe associated countries, except Austria, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
General Information
Opening date: 29 November 2024
Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025 18:00 (CET)
Expected duration of participation: Projects are expected to start in May 2025 and last up to 33 months.
Total funding available: 800 000,00 €
The Guidelines for Applicants and the Application Form can be downloaded from the online application platform at : https://inbo.synapse-consult.com/
More details about the SpongeWorks Open Call for Associated Regions can be found at: https://spongeworks.eu/associated-regions
Questions may be submitted via the online application platform up to 7 days before the submission deadline.
Contact: b.dhont@oieau.fr/ s.bernard@oieau.fr
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