The IMPETUS grant project was established with the support of the European Commission and focuses on Citizen Science projects. This project organizes a total of three rounds of grant calls. Two rounds have already taken place in 2023 and 2024. The third and final call is expected 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), you may apply for a Kickstarting grant. Successful applicants will receive €20,000, mentoring, and training support to help establish their initiative.

  • Sustaining grants

    If your project is ongoing, you can apply for a sustaining grant. Successful applicants will receive €10,000, mentoring, and training support.

  
  

  For more information on the Accelerator Open Call, please refer to the FAQ document for 2024.

  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 supports outstanding projects whose social and political impact advances the further development of a pluralistic, inclusive and sustainable society in Europe."

  
  

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