Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schools
Funding to improve the safety of citizens against terrorism and attacks by lone actors in schools and similar enclosed spaces. Applications possible until 05.11.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
This funding program aims to equip enclosed spaces such as schools, public buildings, and places of worship with innovative civil security solutions. Based on interdisciplinary research and technical development, methods for the early detection of isolation and radicalization are to be developed, awareness and training measures for personnel designed, and cooperation between the police and civilian actors improved.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Subcontractor costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Real estate acquisition
- Debt settlement
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Active participation of at least 3 police authorities and 2 civil society organizations from at least 3 EU Member States or associated countries
- Use of satellite data from Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS as needed
- Interdisciplinary consortium with SSH expertise
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Curricula vitae
- Ethics self-assessment
- Security concept
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Relevance for safety in schools
- Interdisciplinarity of the consortium
- Implementation capacity of the partners
- Societal and political impact
Description
The funding program “Enhancing the security of citizens against terrorism and lone-actor violence in confined spaces such as schools” targets companies, public and non-profit institutions, as well as educational organizations within the EU. With a maximum funding volume of €4,835,000 and a duration of 36 months, the initiative aims to develop and deploy innovative civilian security solutions in schools, public buildings, and places of worship. Interdisciplinary consortia with expertise in IT, psychology, and sociology will develop methods for the early detection of isolation and radicalization, design training and awareness-raising measures for staff, and improve cooperation between police and security authorities as well as civil society actors. A prerequisite for application is the active participation of at least three police authorities and two civil society organizations from at least three EU member states or associated countries. Satellite data from Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS may be utilized, and the interdisciplinary involvement of humanities and social science experts is mandatory.
The funding reimburses up to 70% of eligible costs, including personnel expenses, material and travel costs, as well as subcontractor expenses. Retroactive costs, debt settlement, and real estate acquisitions are not eligible for aid. The application includes a project description, a financing and work plan, CVs of key personnel, an ethics self-assessment, and a security concept. Evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, relevance to security in schools, interdisciplinarity, implementation capacity, and societal impact. Submissions are accepted until 05.11.2026. The program promotes sustainable security systems, strengthens the protection of children and staff, and contributes to terrorism prevention across Europe.