The AGROECOLOGY Partnership has officially opened its 3rd co-funded call, inviting researchers, farmers, innovators, and organizations to submit proposals that support the agroecological transition across Europe and beyond.
This new call focuses on strengthening plant and animal genetic diversity and empowering farmers, two core pillars for building resilient, sustainable, and future-ready agricultural systems.
If you’re working in sustainable agriculture, agroecology research, biodiversity in farming, or farmer-led innovation, this is a major opportunity to secure funding for high-impact Research & Innovation (R&I) projects.
Call Theme:
“Fostering plant and animal genetic diversity and empowering farmers to accelerate the agroecological transition.”
The 2026 co-funded call is built around two high-priority topics that support long-term ecological, social, and economic sustainability in agriculture:
Topic 1 — Enhancing Genetic Diversity in Crops & Livestock
Projects under this topic aim to increase the genetic variability of plants and animals to strengthen resilience, productivity, and sustainability within agroecological systems.
Key areas include:
- Crop and livestock diversity
- Climate resilience
- Improved breeding approaches
- Biodiversity-based farming solutions
Topic 2 — Empowering Farmers in the Agroecological Transition
This topic focuses on strengthening farmers’ ability to adopt, test, and co-develop agroecological practices.
Key areas include:
- Farmer-led innovation
- Social and community-based knowledge
- Participatory approaches
- On-farm experimentation
Expected Impacts of Successful Proposals
Projects funded under the call must clearly contribute to agroecology implementation and deliver solutions that support real-world agricultural transformation. Successful proposals should help achieve:
- Practical tools, knowledge, and innovations for farmers and agricultural stakeholders
- Enhanced capacity to implement agroecological practices
- Improved environmental and socio-economic performance
- Stronger science-policy connections to accelerate practical adoption
Submission Timeline & Process
The 3rd call follows a two-step submission process:
Pre-proposal Deadline:
18 February 2026, 14:00 CET
Full Proposal Deadline:
08 July 2026, 14:00 CEST
Submitting a pre-proposal is mandatory to be invited for a full proposal.
Only the appointed project coordinator can submit the proposal via the online system.
All partners must fill in their partner profiles individually.
A partnering tool is available with 100+ entries, making it easier to build or join consortia.
Upcoming Webinar for Applicants
A free online webinar will guide applicants through the call details:
10 December 2025
10:00–13:00 CET
Webinar access:HERE
Recordings and the presentation will be made available afterward.
Where to Find Call Documents
All official documents—including the Call Announcement (v1.1, 08 Dec 2025) and Funder Regulations (v1.1, 05 Dec 2025)—can be found in the CALL DOCUMENTS section of the submission portal.
Be sure to check regularly for updates.
Need Support?
For questions related to eligibility, rules, or proposal preparation, contact your national funder.
For general call questions, the Call Office is available at:
ptj-agroecology-call-office@ptj.de
Why This Call Matters
As the world faces climate change, biodiversity loss, and rising food insecurity, agroecology is emerging as one of the most powerful pathways to a sustainable food system.
This call supports researchers and farmers working to build agricultural systems that are:
- Biodiverse
- Resilient
- Climate-smart
- Socially just
- Farmer-centered
If your work aligns with these goals, now is the time to apply.
Ready to Submit?
The submission system is now open.
Start preparing your pre-proposal and take part in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.