Town Twinning
The 'Town Twinning' program fosters direct citizen engagement across Europe by promoting exchanges between towns and municipalities. It aims to provide practical experience of the EU's rich common heritage, thereby enhancing mutual understanding, friendship, and a shared sense of European identity and future. This initiative supports local communities in recognizing the tangible benefits of EU cooperation at a grassroots level.
Who is Funded
The 'Town Twinning' program targets local authorities and non-profit organizations representing them, aiming to strengthen European values, mutual understanding, and civic participation across the EU.
What is Funded
This funding supports initiatives that facilitate cross-border citizen exchanges, focusing on thematic areas such as cultural diversity, democratic engagement, and the reinforcement of European identity. The funding mechanism is based on lump sums tied to participant numbers.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Town Twinning' program offers grants with an indicative total budget of 4,000,000 € for the call, allocated as lump sums based on the number of international participants.
Conditions and Requirements
Essential conditions for participation in the 'Town Twinning' program, including detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria, are outlined in the comprehensive Call Document. Applicants must adhere to specific budgetary rules related to lump sum calculations.
Application Procedure
The application process for the 'Town Twinning' program was a single-stage submission, concluding on September 19, 2024. Proposals were evaluated between September 2024 and February 2025, with results communicated in March 2025.
Legal Basis
The 'Town Twinning' program is legally established under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) for the 2021-2027 period, with its operational framework detailed in official call documents and model grant agreements.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
4.000.000 €
Deadline:
19.09.2024
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union (eligible countries as per the Call Document)
Sectors:
Cultural Institutions, Other
Beneficiaries:
Citizens and local communities across Europe
Application Type:
Unknown
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery, 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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