Strengthening the remembrance of the Holocaust, genocides, war crimes and crimes against humanity to reinforce democracy in the EU

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM-GENCRIME program provides EU funding to strengthen democracy by fostering the remembrance of Holocaust, genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity from 20th-century Europe. It uniquely focuses on non-Jewish victims, including Roma and LGBTIQ+ people, aiming to reinforce democratic resilience, civic engagement, and a shared European culture of remembrance while countering historical distortion and denial.

Who is Funded for European Remembrance Initiatives

This section details the primary beneficiaries, eligible applicants, and the geographical scope of the program, alongside its overarching strategic objectives.

What Projects and Activities are Funded

This section outlines the thematic areas, types of projects, and activities that are eligible for funding, emphasizing the program's focus on historical memory, human rights, and democratic values.

Type and Scope of EU Funding

This section provides insights into the financial instruments available and the overall budget allocated for the European Remembrance call.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section outlines the essential conditions, rules, and operational requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, from application submission to financial management.

Application Procedure for Remembrance Initiatives

This section details the step-by-step process for submitting applications, including important dates and how funding decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM-GENCRIME funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to EU regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Annual budget of 18,000,000 "," for the CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM call in 2025

Deadline

Deadline:

01.10.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Cultural Institutions, Social Enterprises, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Victims of genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity; specifically Roma and LGBTIQ+ communities; civil society; young people; migrants; and newcomers.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Awareness Campaigns, Evaluation, Capacity Building, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme - CERV)

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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