Pathways2Resilience Second Call for Regions and Communities

We are excited to share the latest updates on a key EU initiative: Pathways2Resilience (P2R), a project in which Regions4 is a partner and is supporting efforts.

P2R 2nd call overview

The second call for applications has been open since the 15th of May and will close on the 20th of August 2025. 61 new subgrantees will be selected for the P2R portfolio, receiving financial support of (up to) 210,000€, along with a capacity-building program on the P2R frameworks for a total of 18 months of support.

Pathways2Resilience will be selecting applicants based on their vulnerability and diversity to reach a representative portfolio of 100 European regions working towards climate adaptation in each of their unique contexts.

The 2nd Pathways2Resilience Call

Pathways2Resilience aims to support at least 100 European regions and communities in developing transformational adaptation pathways by 2030. The project provides technical, strategic, and financial assistance to help local and regional authorities co-create and implement climate resilience strategies and investment plans.

Following a successful first round, the Second Open Call for Applicants is now live, offering sub-grants of up to €210,000 to 61 selected regions and communities. These funds will support the design of:

· A baseline assessment of climate risks and adaptive capacity

· A climate resilience strategy

· A climate resilience action plan, including a monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework

· A climate resilience investment plan

In addition to financial support, participants will benefit from 18 months (Jan 2026 – June 2027) of tailored capacity-building services, including:

· Access to the Regional Resilience Journey and Adaptation Investment Cycle frameworks

· Interactive trainings and peer-exchange activities

· Expert guidance on innovative finance mechanisms

· Inclusion in a pan-European network of Mission Adaptation regions and practitioners

📅 Key Dates:

· Call Opens: Thursday, 15 May 2025, 17:00 CET

· Application Deadline: 20 August 2025, 12:00 CET

· Eligibility Notification: September 2025

· Award Status Notification: November 2025

· Subgrant Agreements Signed: December 2025

· Publication of Awards: January 2026

Who can apply?

The call is open to local and regional public authorities located in EU Member States or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Applicants can apply individually or as part of a consortium (with a designated lead). Entities governed by public law, private non-profit bodies, and SMEs may participate as consortium partners.

Key selection criteria include:

· High vulnerability to climate change (risk/adaptive capacity)

· Strategic alignment with the EU Mission Adaptation and P2R frameworks

· Readiness, stakeholder engagement, and justice approach

· Geographic, biogeographical and thematic diversity

How to apply?

📥 Apply online: www.pathways2resilience.eu/second-open-call

📨 Helpdesk: pathways2resilience@climate-kic.org

We encourage you to explore this opportunity and consider applying or sharing it with relevant departments or partners in your region. For more details, please consult the P2R website.

Information sessions on the 2nd Call for Regions and Communities