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Funding opportunities Horizon Europe 2024: €28 million to accelerate innovation in rural communities
Horizon Europe, the European Union’s foremost programme for nurturing research and innovation, will continue to offer significant opportunities for rural communities across Europe to expand their knowledge and innovate. This year, three calls for projects specifically aimed at rural communities have been released, with a total budget allocation of €28 million. These calls form part of the EU Rural action plan flagship “Research and innovation for rural communities”.
You are engaged in research or innovation on rurality or you are a stakeholder interested in multi-actor projects where researchers and rural organisations partner to create knowledge and solutions.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Join the EU Climate Pact as an Ambassador!
Join the European Climate Pact as an Ambassador by 15 October. Collaborate with over 500 existing ambassadors to drive climate action in Europe.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
New Factsheet on Rural Youth Employment Now Online
Discover the latest insights on rural youth employment in our new factsheet. Published by the CAP Implementation Contact Point, this resource aims to guide policy-makers in enhancing job opportunities for young people in rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Eurostat: Employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing
In 2020, nearly 4.5% of the EU’s total employment (9.4 million people) worked within the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector. The vast majority, or 4.2% of total employment, worked in agriculture. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector continues to be a significant source of employment, particularly in eastern and southern EU countries.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural households spend more on energy
A sneak peek into the Eurostat regional yearbook 2023
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
SMARTA - NET: Pioneering the future of smart rural mobility solutions
Building on the foundation of SMARTA and SMARTA 2, SMARTA- NET takes the lead in transforming rural mobility. Led by DG MOVE, this third edition of SMARTA aims to make rural travel more sustainable and empowers local authorities to innovate.
- Rural Pact
REGIOSTARS Awards 2023 celebrates the excellence of rural projects
The REGIOSTARS awards, Europe's mark of excellence for projects and initiatives funded by Cohesion Policy, has announced the 30 finalists across six thematic categories, among which a number of rural projects are nominated. Discover them and support them with your vote!
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural areas supporting sustainable urban food systems through innovative food public procurement
In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, cities and rural areas across Europe are stepping in maximising the potential of working together to ensure sustainable food systems. Taking on the challenge to push for more organic, local, and sustainable food systems, URBACT cities are leading by example fostering innovation in public procurement working with rural areas.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Transforming rural areas through the New European Bauhaus (NEB)
The "BAUHAUS EUROACE Network of Villages for the Future" project, financed by the New European Bauhaus (NEB), has launched a policy brief emphasising the crucial role of rural villages within the European Union (EU).
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
SURVEY "Promoting cultural policies in rural areas within the framework of development and territorial cohesion strategies and the 2030 agenda."
A survey has been launched to gather insights for the upcoming CoR (Committee of the Regions) initiative on "Promoting cultural policies in rural areas within the framework of development and territorial cohesion strategies and the 2030 agenda."
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
