WHO CAN APPLY?
LivingSoiLL invites soil-related stakeholders to submit proposals for establishing, at least, one new experimental site and engaging in the co-design and implementation of innovative soil health approaches.

Soil-related stakeholders include landowners or land managers, researchers, industry (e.g. SMEs), public administrations, representatives of civil society (e.g. consumers, environmental non-governmental organizations, NGOs), registered as legal entities.

Proposals must be submitted by legal entities or consortia of two legal entities, established in France or Poland. Applicants must include at least one new experimental site located in the specified regions of Loire Valley & Beaujolais LL (France) or Grójec LL (Poland).

Application Form

ACTIVITIES QUALIFYING FOR FUNDING
Selected soil-related stakeholders will collaborate for, at least, 30 months with LivingSoiLL’s interdisciplinary network, participate in the Living Lab activities, and contribute to the overarching goals of the Mission Soil initiative.
Applicants are invited to present proposals encompassing activities that can include, but are not limited to, the following options:

  • Activities related to soil management to enhance soil health (mandatory).
  • Travel directly related to the project scope.
  • Participation in technical meetings.
  •  Organisation of events, workshops, or meetings (mandatory for Type B proposals).
  • Performing and participating in LL activities.
  • Awareness-raising and communication activities.
  •  Preparation and collaboration of reports and roadmaps.

Two types of projects are available within the Open Call.

  • Type A: projects up to 35 000 Euros
  • Type B: projects up to 75 000 Euros

WHAT LIVINGSOILL OFFERS
The project has 400 000 Eur to provide financial support to soil-related stakeholders. It aims at selecting a minimum of five (5) proposals and a maximum of ten (10), and at least two (2) addressing the Loire Valley & Beaujolais Living Lab; and at least two (2) addressing the Grójec Living Lab.
During the collaboration period, selected applicants will benefit from the research and innovation activities implemented by the project, namely by:

  • Receiving guidance and assistance in co-creating innovative strategies for implementing and testing innovative soil management practices and solutions at the experimental site(s) to improve soil health;
  • Accessing expertise and tools for monitoring soil health indicators, including support in collecting, analysing, and sharing data on soil;
  • Obtaining opportunities to collaborate with LivingSoiLL researchers and partners, as well as with practitioners and members of the five LLs;
  • Participating in workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities focused on sustainable soil management practices;
  • Gaining visibility by being able to share results via consortium-organized events, publications, or technical meetings.

You can find more details and OPEN CALL documentation on the project website.