The 4th Call for Proposals under the European Urban Initiative - Innovative Actions is now open

The 4th Call for Proposals under the European Urban Initiative - Innovative Actions is now open

The European Urban Initiative - Innovative Actions has opened its 4th Call for Proposals with an indicative budget of EUR 60 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The call invites urban authorities across the EU to submit ambitious and innovative projects that test new solutions to pressing urban challenges.

Selected projects may receive up to EUR 2 million (subject to the call conditions) and will have a maximum implementation period of up to two years. The initiative aims to support cities in piloting bold, transferable solutions to address complex urban issues and advance EU policy priorities. A strong emphasis is placed on experimentation, partnership-building, and the potential for scaling up successful approaches at the European level.

This 4th call focuses on specific thematic priorities aligned with the EU Agenda for Cities, including sustainable urban development, green and digital transitions, social inclusion, competitiveness and resilience. 

The call is open until June 2026, and selected applications will be announced in November 2026.

More information and the application link can be found here.