Call for proposals for civil society organisations active on protecting and promoting Union values: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third parties)

The CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES call targets intermediary civil society organisations across EU Member States. The primary goal is to bolster the capacity of CSOs and promote fundamental Union values, with particular attention to supporting smaller, harder-to-reach groups.

The CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES program supports projects that involve both financial support and capacity building for civil society organisations. The activities must align with the program's thematic focus on Union values and fundamental rights, and a significant portion of the budget should be allocated to re-granting activities for third parties.

This CERV call provides significant grant funding to intermediary organisations. Projects are structured with a high co-financing rate, requiring a smaller contribution from the beneficiaries. The total available budget for this call is EUR 74.5 million.

Applicants and their supported third-party organisations must adhere to specific conditions, including ensuring transparency, preventing conflicts of interest, and upholding Union values. The application process allows for flexibility in proposal submission and consortium formation.

The application process for the CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES call involved a single-stage submission, with a clear timeline for evaluation and grant agreement signature. Necessary templates and guidance documents were made available to support applicants.

The CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES call is firmly rooted in a comprehensive legal framework, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational principles. This foundation includes specific EU regulations and work programmes designed to uphold Union values.