Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Cluster 2 aims to strengthen European democratic values, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding our cultural heritage and promoting socio-economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth.
Visit the Cluster 2 webpage for more information, or use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to search for funding opportunities from all clusters.
Areas of Intervention
- Democracy
- Cultural heritage
- Social and economic transformations
Calls for Proposals
Submission deadline: 17:00 Brussels time
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HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-01
Tackling gender-based violence against politically active women and LGBTIQ people
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02
Understanding the forms of local democracy in low-income and low-middle income countries
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-03
Government in transition — How governments change the way they work and prepare the civil service for the future
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-04
Sustainable paths to media viability
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-05
Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-06
Governing global commons sustainably
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-07
Supporting post-conflict democracy and reconstruction
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-08
Electoral integrity in the digital context
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09
Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10
Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-01
Advisory support and network for countering and preventing radicalization, extremism, hate speech and polarization
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-02
Women’s, LGBTIQ and minority rights in a context of autocracy, conflict and geopolitical shifts
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-03
Student and family engagement for developing a culture of democratic/civic participation
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-04
Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence, cyberviolence and deepfakes on equality, democracy and inclusive societies
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-05
Development aid and democratic governance
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-06
Identifying user-focused solutions to support news media freedom
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-07
The role of private companies in democracy
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-DEMOCRACY-08
Global human rights and EU values
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-DEMOCRACY-09
Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy
Open: March 2, 2027
Deadlines: May 4, 2027 (stage 1) and September 30, 2027 (stage 2) -
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-01
“Artistic intelligence”: Harnessing the power of the arts to address complex challenges, enhance soft skills and boost innovation and competitiveness
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-02
Boosting creative startups for disruptive innovation
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-03
AI integration in CCSI work practice: Catalyzing innovation and competitiveness
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-04
Towards a fair and transparent market for cultural and creative content in the era of generative AI
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-05
Creative alliances: Fostering global partnerships in cultural policies and CCI innovation
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-06
Safeguarding linguistic diversity in Europe
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-HERITAGE-07
Preventing and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural goods
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-01
Towards a consolidated culture and creativity driven European innovation ecosystem
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-02
AI4Creatives Support Platform: Embracing a fair AI revolution
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-03
Crafting routes to a circular economy
Sub-Division: Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04
Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-05
Re-imagining the creative economy: The interplay between the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the social economy
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-06
Future-proofing sustainable cultural tourism
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-07
Societal impact of cultural heritage
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-08
Safeguarding and transmission of intangible cultural heritage
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-HERITAGE-09
Open topic: Impact-driven research on realizing the full potential of cultural heritage, arts, and cultural and creative industries
Sub-Division: Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
Open: March 2, 2027
Deadlines: May 4, 2027 (stage 1) and September 30, 2027 (stage 2) -
HORIZON-CL2-2026-02-TRANSFO-01
Co-funded European partnership for social transformations and resilience
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: October 13, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-02
Open topic: Strengthen Europe’s social model and sustainable competitiveness through productivity
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-03
Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children’s access to Early Childhood Education and Care
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-04
The impact of the use of digital tools outside school and for communication on educational outcomes and mental health
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-05
Contribution of basic skills to productivity, innovation, competitiveness and economic growth
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-06
Making Europe a global magnet for talent — Attracting and retaining students, researchers and high-skilled workers from outside the EU
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-07
Fostering competences for the green transition
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-08
Strengthened implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and a focus on inclusion, integration and health
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-09
Rethinking long-term care policy in the face of EU demographic shifts
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-10
Fostering cooperation and integration between SSH and STEM research and innovation in the EU
Open: May 12, 2026
Deadline: September 23, 2026
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-01
Impact of access to nature-positive environments in promoting social cohesion and reducing inequalities in urban and peri-urban settings
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-02
Impact of in-kind benefits on income distribution and on vulnerable populations
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-03
Rethinking sustainable competitiveness beyond traditional perspectives: Role and contribution of the social economy
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-04
The impact of EU labour mobility on the Member States of the EU
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-05
The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-06
Closing the learning gap: Uncovering causes and effective policy interventions for declining youth skills in mathematics, reading and science
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-07
Persons with disabilities: Opportunities for labour inclusion and social protection through the life course
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-TRANSFO-08
Scaling and deploying innovations in migration management
Open: May 13, 2027
Deadline: September 23, 2027
HORIZON-CL2-2027-02-TRANSFO-09
Improving socio-economic outcomes for persons with dementia and informal caregivers
Open: March 2, 2027
Deadline: May 4, 2027 (stage 1) and September 30, 2027 (stage 2)
Cluster 2: Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society
Work Programme 2026-27
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