Strategic litigation

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The Strategic Litigation grant, part of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, aims to bolster the effective implementation and enforcement of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights through targeted legal action. This initiative seeks to empower civil society organizations and legal professionals by enhancing their capacity and expertise in strategic litigation practices across the European Union, fostering a stronger culture of fundamental rights protection and access to justice.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of the program, and its primary objectives, focusing on who is intended to benefit and what the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, alongside specifying which costs are covered or excluded and the typical developmental stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides essential information on the financial support available, including the type of funding instrument, the overall budget, and details on funding rates.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, consortium dynamics, aid rules, and budget stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of the grant, from submission timelines to the evaluation and selection processes.

This section outlines the foundational legal frameworks and official documents that authorize and govern the Strategic litigation funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

No maximum specified, minimum EU grant is 75,000 €.

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

16,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2024

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing (Programme Period 2021-2027)

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Civil society organisations, human rights defenders, practitioners, legal professionals, independent human rights bodies, journalists

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Service Delivery, Basic Research, Applied Research, Policy Development, Evaluation, Planning, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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