Funding Opportunity (ARKF)

ArkID Funding Schema

Describes funding calls published through ArkID, preserving EC proposal semantics while adding ArkID discovery metadata.

Version

4.0.0

Last Updated

2025-10-31

Alignment

EC Call for Proposals template v2.5

Source Schema

docs/schemas/arkid_funding_schema.json

Highlights

  • Keeps the opportunity-search friendly fields (summary, eligibility, keywords) from earlier ArkID releases.
  • Embeds EC Proposal v2.5 payloads under arkid_extensions.ec_proposal for downstream submission tooling.
  • Links all critical enums (actionType, partnershipName, RIS flags) to the shared reference catalogue.

When to Use

  • Publishing new calls to the ArkID discovery API and public catalogue.
  • Synchronising EC Funding & Tenders data into ArkID while preserving downstream compatibility.
  • Seeding knowledge-graph relationships between funding opportunities, organisations, and projects.

Core Identification

Minimal surface required to publish a funding opportunity.

opportunity_id

stringRequired

Stable ArkID/EC identifier for the call (maps to ARKF reference in linked records).

title

stringRequired

Public-facing call title displayed across ArkID experiences.

funding_type

string (enum)Required

Grant, fellowship, procurement, or other funding category.

applicant_type

string (enum)Required

Primary applicant persona (research institution, SME, consortium, etc.).

opportunity_url

string (uri)Required

Canonical landing page for deeper details or submissions.

Lifecycle & Funding Signals

Important dates, amounts, and eligibility information for applicant planning.

application_open_date / application_deadline

string (date)Recommended

Window for submissions; align with EC call deadlines when available.

minimum_award_amount / maximum_award_amount / total_funding_available

numberOptional

Financial guidance for applicants, recorded in the declared currency.

geographic_eligibility & matching_funds_requirement

object|stringOptional

Structured notes on territorial scope and co-funding expectations.

EC Proposal Alignment

Full fidelity copy of the EC call headers stored under arkid_extensions.

  • arkid_extensions.ec_template_version tracks the upstream EC version used when ingesting the call.
  • ec_proposal.acronym, abstract, call_id, and call_deadline_date mirror the official proposal document.
  • partnership_name, partnership_type, action_type, eit_area, and RIS flags reuse reference catalogue enums.
  • fixed_keywords and free_keywords keep both taxonomy IDs and human-friendly descriptors.

Minimal ARKF payload

Snippet highlighting core identifiers and the embedded EC proposal header.

{
  "opportunity_id": "ECHE-CL4-20250115-hl",
  "title": "HORIZON-CL4-2025-Resilience",
  "summary": "Demonstration call for resilient manufacturing innovations.",
  "funding_type": "Grant",
  "applicant_type": "Research Institution",
  "opportunity_url": "https://example.europa.eu/calls/horizon-cl4-2025",
  "arkid_extensions": {
    "ec_template_version": "2.5",
    "ec_proposal": {
      "acronym": "RESIL",
      "call_id": "HORIZON-CL4-2025",
      "call_deadline_date": "2025-01-15",
      "partnership_name": "EIT-Health"
    }
  }
}