Rights of the child and children’s participation

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' (CERV-2025-CHILD) call supports comprehensive policies to protect and promote children's rights across the EU. This initiative responds to current needs and challenges faced by children, with a particular focus on their rights in the digital age, active engagement, and the integration of a child rights perspective into national and local actions. Transnational projects are especially encouraged to foster broader impact and collaboration.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives for Child Rights Projects

This section outlines who is eligible for funding under the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' program, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical scope of projects, and the core objectives the program aims to achieve. The program is designed to support a wide range of organizations committed to advancing children's rights across the European Union and associated countries, with a special emphasis on vulnerable groups.

What is Funded: Project Types and Thematic Areas

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' program. It clarifies what kinds of initiatives can receive support, focusing on sectors and stages of development relevant to advancing children's rights and ensuring their active participation.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Support and Project Duration

This section outlines the financial aspects and duration of support provided by the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' program. It clarifies the type of financial instrument used, the overall budget allocated to the call, and the expected timeframe for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements: Compliance and Collaboration

This section details the critical conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to when participating in the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' program. It covers aspects from proposal submission and consortium formation to adherence to specific regulations and general provisions.

Application Procedure: Steps and Evaluation

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of applying for the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' program, from the submission steps and evaluation process to where they can find support for their application.

This section establishes the legal and foundational documents that underpin the 'Rights of the Child and Children’s Participation' funding program, providing transparency regarding its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

17,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

30.04.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), MultiCountry (Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Children, young people, child refugees, children with specific needs and vulnerabilities, families, teachers, pedagogues, social workers, local authorities, governmental actors, civil society organizations, youth organizations, schools, municipalities.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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