Citizens’ engagement and participation

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The 'Citizens’ engagement and participation' call (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-CIV) is a key initiative under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV). It aims to foster active citizen and representative association involvement in the democratic and civic life of the Union. The program emphasizes transnational partnerships and direct citizen participation in shaping EU policies and addressing societal challenges.

Who is Funded

This section provides details on the eligible beneficiaries, the geographical scope of the funded activities, and the overarching objectives that the program aims to achieve, focusing on strengthening democratic participation and civic life within the EU.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects and thematic areas supported by the program, clarifying eligible costs and the typical development stage of funded initiatives. The program focuses on fostering active citizen engagement through diverse activities.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of the financial support, including the type of instrument, budget specifics, and how funding amounts are determined. The program exclusively offers grants based on a lump sum model tied to project activities.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines critical rules and specific stipulations for both applicants and beneficiaries, covering proposal submission, consortium requirements, and compliance with various policies, including child protection and gender mainstreaming.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for submitting applications and the process by which proposals are evaluated and selected for funding, including important timelines and criteria for success.

This section establishes the formal legal framework and official documents that underpin and govern the 'Citizens’ engagement and participation' funding program, ensuring its mandate and operational guidelines are clearly defined.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

33.000.000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

30.04.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Citizens, representative associations, civil society organisations, youth, older people, women, mobile EU citizens, people with disabilities, journalists, local authorities, public bodies.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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