IMPETUS Open Call












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            The IMPETUS [ URL "https://impetus4cs.eu/opencall/"] grant project was established with th

            European Commission and focuses on Citizen Science projects. This project organizes a tota
            of grant calls. Two rounds have already taken place in 2023 and 2024. The third and final 
            to be open from January to March 2025.


            The project offers two grant opportunities:


            • IMPETUS Accelerator open call
              Within this open call, you can apply for two types of grants:

              • Kickstarting grants
                If you are starting or have recently launched a new project (no more than 6 months old
                for a Kickstarting grant. Successful applicants will receive €20,000, mentoring, and t

                to help establish their initiative.
              • Sustaining grants
                If your project is ongoing, you can apply for a sustaining grant. Successful applicant

                €10,000, mentoring, and training support.

              For more information on the Accelerator Open Call, please refer to the FAQ document for 

              "https://impetus4cs.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMPETUS-Guide-for-applicants-2024.pdf"
              A description of specific calls and guidelines for 2025 has not yet been published.


            • European Union Prize for Citizen Science
              This prize supports outstanding citizen science initiatives. "It honors, presents and su
              outstanding projects whose social and political impact advances the further development 

              pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society in Europe."

              More information on the European Union Prize for Citizen Science can be found here [ URL

              ars.electronica.art/citizenscience/en/"] .