EU funding

Call for proposals - ‘Youth in the world’: cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring countries of the European Union / ‘Youth in action’ Programme

12.02.2008

Deadline

15 April 2008 (as evidenced by the postmark)

Budget line / available budget

EUR 2 500 000

Objectives and supported actions in the field of ENAR´s work

This call for proposals seeks to support projects promoting cooperation in the youth sector between Programme Countries and partner countries other than the European Union's neighbouring countries. The aim is:

  • to promote the exchange of experience and good practice in the field of youth and non-formal education,
  • to contribute to the development of youth policies, youth work and the voluntary sector, as well as to capacity-building and leadership development for youth organisations/structures,
  • to develop sustainable partnerships and networks between youth organisations.

Projects must deal with one of the following themes:

  • Strengthening of civil society, citizenship and democracy
  • Fight against racism and xenophobia
  • Inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue
  • Post-conflict resolution and reconstruction
  • The active role of women in society
  • Minority rights

The cooperation is addressed to persons working in the youth sector, youth workers and youth leaders, young people themselves and other actors involved in youth organisations/structures interested in running projects promoting cooperation in this field.

Applicants

Proposals must be submitted by non-profit-making organisations, non-governmental organisations or by local and regional public bodies. Only applicants legally established in one of the Programme Countries are eligible to apply.


The Programme Countries are:

  • the Member States of the European Union
  • the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) which are parties to the agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA): Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway,
  • the candidate countries for which a pre-accession strategy has been established, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions laid down in the framework agreements concluded with these countries with a view to their participation in EU programmes: Turkey.

Projects must involve partners from at least four different countries (including the applicant organisation), including at least two Programme Community contributions.

Legal basis

Not specified

Community contribution

The total budget allocated to co-financing projects under this call for proposals is estimated at approximately EUR 2 500 000.

The Agency's financial assistance may not be granted for more than 80 % of a project's total eligible expenses. The maximum grant may not exceed EUR 100 000 per project.

Publication reference

2008/C 38/06 (Official Journal of the European Union of 12.2.2008)

Contact

eac-info@ec.europa.eu

General remarks

For further information please visit the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/youth-in-action-programme/doc86_en.htm

In order to apply, to have access to the complete list of requested documents: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/calls2008/action32/index_en.htm (on 12.2.08 not yet available)

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