Sport for People and Planet - a new approach on sustainability through sport in Europe
The 'Sport for People and Planet' program is an EU initiative designed to foster a new approach to sustainability through the power of sport across Europe. It aims to inspire behavioral change and accelerate social and environmental transformation by engaging EU citizens and sport stakeholders in sustainable practices, aligning with the New European Bauhaus initiative.
Who is Funded
The 'Sport for People and Planet' program supports public and private legal entities actively involved in sport, located across all EU Member States. The primary goal is to leverage sport's influence to drive social and environmental transformation.
What is Funded
This program funds projects focused on leveraging sport for environmental sustainability and social change, supporting initiatives from grassroots behavioral shifts to the development of practical tools and sustainable event solutions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a total budget allocated for the call. While no specific maximum grant amount per project is stated, examples of awarded grants illustrate the scale of financial support.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere strictly to the admissibility and eligibility conditions outlined in the call document. This includes specific requirements for application submission, consortium structures, and general financial and operational capacities.
Application Procedure
The application process for the 'Sport for People and Planet' program is entirely electronic, requiring meticulous preparation and submission of specific forms and documents through the dedicated Funding & Tenders Portal. Selection is based on evaluation against defined award criteria.
Legal Basis
The 'Sport for People and Planet' program operates under specific legal authorizations and is governed by key European Union regulations, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial rules.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
1,428,465 € (total for the call)
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States (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), including overseas countries and territories (OCTs).
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Sport organisations, sport federations, sport clubs
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
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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