Action grants to support implementation of best practices on the ground with direct impact on the effort to tackle mental health challenges during COVID-19
This program, part of the EU4Health Programme, offers action grants to implement best practices addressing mental health challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. It aims to reduce the burden of mental illness in Member States by scaling up public health interventions, strengthening health professionals' capacity, and improving awareness. The initiative supports direct, tangible impact on the ground through pilot projects and knowledge transfer.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of organizations and individuals eligible for funding, specifies the geographical scope of the program, and details the overall objectives of the initiative, focusing on addressing mental health challenges across the EU.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, the thematic areas supported, and the developmental stages targeted by the program. The focus is on implementing existing best practices with direct, tangible impact on mental health.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section describes the financial nature of the support, including the type of funding instrument and the overall budget allocated to this specific topic.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for applicants, covering aspects such as admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and various legal and operational stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section provides an overview of the application process, from submission guidelines to the evaluation and award channels, ensuring transparency in how decisions are made.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and outlining the key regulations that shape its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
750,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union
Sectors:
Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Mental health patients, health professionals, social workers, migrants, people with pre-existing mental health problems, older people, children and youth, citizens, health systems, society
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Scaling, Pilot Testing, Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
Additional Partners:
Mental Health Europe (coordinator of the 'COVID-19 mental health support' group), and various organizations expressing interest or offering expertise, such as universities, SMEs, NGOs, public hospitals, technology firms, VET centers, civil society organizations, humanitarian associations, and research companies.
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