Portugal + Preparado

Supporting a project that contributes to developing a culture of earthquake preparedness and resilience in Portugal

Date

Start date03 Jun 2026 / 10:00
End date31 Aug 2026 / 15:00

Lisbon time

Portugal faces a significant seismic risk, particularly in the Lisbon and Algarve regions. Although recent earthquakes have served as a reminder of this vulnerability, public and political responses have often remained intermittent and reactive, rather than part of a sustained, evidence-based approach to preparedness.

As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, the Gulbenkian Foundation is launching this call to support the design and implementation of a project that brings together science, communication and public action. The initiative seeks to strengthen connections between academia, civil society and policymakers, helping to build a more informed and resilient society.

The project should contribute to improving public understanding of seismic risk, strengthening the preparedness of families, schools and organisations, and supporting more effective public policies and decision-making in the field of earthquake preparedness and resilience.

An online information session will be held on 18 June 2026 at 11:00 (Lisbon time). Enroll: [email protected]

 


Conditions

The maximum support available is €250,000, including taxes and any other associated costs. Projects may have a duration of up to 18 months. Proposals must not exceed 12 pages, excluding annexes.

Indicatively, proposals may address one or more of the following areas:

  • Knowledge and public policy – organisation of conferences, working groups and other initiatives that contribute to knowledge production and the development of strategic recommendations for policymakers.
  • Capacity building and awareness raising – development of educational resources, training activities, communication campaigns, earthquake drills and other initiatives aimed at schools, professionals, organisations and the general public.
  • Pilot and demonstration projects – implementation of experimental actions that test innovative approaches, generate practical evidence and support their future integration into programmes or public policies.

Eligibility

Proposals must be submitted by a single coordinating organisation with recognised scientific and technical expertise in the field of earthquakes and seismic risk.

The coordinating organisation may establish and lead a consortium with other relevant entities, while retaining overall responsibility for the strategic coherence, partnership coordination and delivery of the project.


How to Apply

  • Register to apply;
  • Before submitting the application form, check all the eligibility criteria. We advise you to read the Call Conditions (available in the Documents area, in Portuguese only)
  • Applications can only be submitted once all the mandatory fields of the form have been completed and the documentation required by the Regulation has been uploaded;
  • After filling the form, click on the ‘submit application’ button. In order to prevent difficulties in submitting applications, avoid submitting your application in the last few days of the deadline.
Updated on 03 june 2026

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