Union Values
The Union Values program, under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, aims to safeguard and advance fundamental EU rights and values. It uniquely focuses on empowering civil society organizations (CSOs), particularly small, remote, and rural ones, by providing direct financial support and enhancing their capabilities. This initiative is crucial for fostering democracy, upholding the rule of law, and promoting the Charter of Fundamental Rights across the European Union.
Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants, Geographic Scope, and Objectives
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program's activities, and the core objectives it seeks to achieve. It specifies which organizations can apply, where projects should be implemented, and the overarching goals of promoting EU values and strengthening civil society.
What is Funded: Project Types, Thematic Areas, and Eligible Costs
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, specifying the thematic areas and the nature of the supported initiatives. It also provides insights into how costs are handled and the typical development stage of projects. The program aims to strengthen civil society through both direct financial assistance and strategic capacity-building efforts.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Instruments and Budget
This section provides information on the nature and extent of financial support available through the program. It specifies the type of financial instrument used and details the overall budget allocated to the call. While no specific maximum funding amount per project is stated, the total budget available for the call is clearly defined.
Conditions and Requirements: Application, Consortium, and Budget Rules
This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to. It covers requirements for application, collaboration, and financial stipulations, emphasizing the importance of promoting core EU values and integrating a gender perspective.
Application Procedure: Process Flow and Selection
This section details the structured steps involved in the application and selection process for the Union Values program, including submission deadlines, evaluation timelines, and how proposals are assessed and awarded. It provides a clear overview of the journey from initial application to final grant agreement.
Legal Basis: Authorizing Documents and Governing Regulations
This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and key policies that authorize and govern the Union Values funding program. It highlights the primary legal basis for its establishment and operation, alongside other regulations influencing its implementation and financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
51,000,000 EUR
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
All Member States of the European Union (including their overseas departments)
Sectors:
Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Civil society organisations, small, remote and rural based organisations
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European, Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
Additional Partners:
Reach for Change (expertise in capacity building, regranting), City of Venice (expertise in EU funds management, project design), Udruga alumni europskih studija (expertise in EU studies, looking for partners), Ondara Municipality (interest in social and cultural issues, EU values), STEM Institute for Empirical Research (social survey expertise in CEE region), Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL (VET centre, training services), Nordic Horizon Institute NGO (education sector, ICT in teaching), Stowarzyszenie Badawczo-Animacyjne Flaneur (social inclusion, local history, non-formal education), OXFAM ITALIA ONLUS ASSOCIAZIONE (sub-granting, capacity building, social inclusion), Intercultural Dialogue Platform (human rights, combating extremism), Unione Buddhista Italiana (social and environmental issues), European Association for Viewers Interests AISBL (media literacy, digital EU citizenship), Drustvo Jasa (human rights education), EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (youth activities, diversity), DRUSTVO ZA PODPORO CIVILNE DRUZBE (capacity building for NGOs, civic participation), Agorà Società Cooperativa Sociale (educational and social services, refugees, women empowerment), Murcia Local Police (children's rights, gender violence, public security), Coordinadora Andaluza de ONGD (international solidarity, cooperation for development), Fundacion Hay Derecho (rule of law, transparency), Nordic Diaspora Forum (global education, social innovation), CONCEPTTO DESARROLLO ESTRATÉGICO, SL (digitalisation, eco-innovation), C A I - CONVERSAS ASSOCIACAO INTERNACIONAL (youth, adult education, community development), FONDATSIA ZA PREDPRIEMACHESTVO, KULTURA I OBRAZOVANIE (cultural expression, intercultural dialogue), SUNRISE PROJECT - FRANCE (disadvantaged youth, digital tools), Asociacion de Innovacion Emprendimiento y Tecnologias de la Informacion Y La Comunicacion INNETICA (cooperation, education, social innovation), Municipio do Barreiro (EU best practices and values), INCLUSIVE EUROPE (integration, social, economic, cultural inclusion), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (global education, social innovation, entrepreneurship), MARIA CARMEN DAVIU RUBIES (Spanish and EU law, rural development), PROGEU-PROGRESS IN EUROPEAN UNION -ISTITUTO PER LO SVILUPPO (information, training, support), Verein für aktiv Leben und Bildung (inclusive education, vulnerable groups), MEDIA DIVERSITY INSTITUTE GLOBAL (accurate reporting on diversity, combating disinformation), ASSOCIAZIONE CASA DELLA CITTA LEOPOLDA (cultural centre, European projects), PRO PROGRESSIONE KULTURALIS NONPROFIT KOZHASZNU KFT (European values, social development), AYUNTAMIENTO DE MISLATA (European policies on climate change, sustainable mobility), ASOCIATIA GEYC (democracy, human rights, entrepreneurship, digital, sustainability), TIBER UMBRIA COMETT EDUCATION PROGRAMME (research and training, social inclusion, entrepreneurship), I Am Here International (anti-online-hate, human rights, democracy), INSTITUT ZA ISTRAZIVANJE I EDUKACIJU ZAPOSLENA MAMA (diversity, equality, gender equality), Hybrid Core BV (AI-powered decision support, data management), SDRUZHENIE BADESHTETO SEGA (youth development, democratic values), ESPACIO ROJO (social innovation, education, culture), FONDAZIONE INIZIATIVE E STUDIO SULLA MULTIETNICITA' (migrations, diversity management, gender equality), Liofyllo Social Enterprise (circular economy, female entrepreneurship), Lietuvos zydu (litvaku) bendruomene (Litvak culture, human rights, reducing disparities), Asia2.1 FAE-FAE Federation Asian communities in Europe (Erasmus+, living labs, youth at risk, anti-bullying), ASOCIACION NACIONAL PRESENCIA GITANA (Roma rights, anti-racism), Partnership for Transparency Fund e.V. (civil society capacity, procurement & budget monitoring), FUNDACJA TECHSOUP (technology, digital skills, civic engagement), Horizon Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (innovative teaching, sustainable solutions), GC Genomics España, SL (animal and vegetal genomics), GC Genomics Gmbh (human genomics studies).
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