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Thematic Area 2 Farming systems in Nexus
https://prima-med.org/submit-your-project/farming-systems-in-the-nexus/
Overview
| Donor: | PRIMA - Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation, Social Business |
| Deadline: | 02.04.2024 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Large - more than $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | 9.600.000€ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Agriculture & Rural Development
- Capacity Building
- Energy
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Food Security
- Research, Technology & Innovation
- Water & Sanitation
Project Locations
Africa
Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia
Asia
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey
Europe
Croatia, Cyprus, Slovenia
Description
1) Objective
This call for proposals aims to address the challenges of dry-farming in arid Mediterranean areas by integrating traditional and modern hydro-technologies to create sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. The focus is on systems that prioritize the use of saline-resistant and drought-resistant species or underutilized species with minimal water requirements, adapted to seasonal rainfall variations, and tolerant to solar radiation and elevated temperatures, including halophytes, cacti, and similar plants.
A circular economy approach is encouraged, promoting the recycling and re-use of various waste types as soil amendments, bio-fertilizers, or replacements for chemical inputs. Proposals should prioritize evaluating the impact on soil health and the circular economy of water resources, alongside broader environmental assessments. This approach enhances soil organic matter, carbon sequestration, water storage, nutrient use efficiency, and efficient water usage while considering the specific needs and contributions of women and men in the community.
2) Eligibility
Any legal entity created under the European Union law is eligible.
3) Location
The following Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU) are eligible: Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia. The following Third Countries associated to Horizon 2020 (AC) are eligible: Israel, Tunisia, and Turkey. The following Third Countries not associated with to Horizon 2020 (TC), having concluded international agreements for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA are eligible: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Morocco.
4) Budget
Total available funding is €9,600,000. Funding rate is 70% (except for non-profit legal entities, where a rate of 100% applies).
5) Application
The application deadline for pre-proposals is 2 April 2024. Selected full proposals are then due on 25 September 2024.