European Youth Together (Small)
The European Youth Together (Small) action, part of the Erasmus+ programme, aims to foster cross-border partnerships among youth organizations at the grassroots level. It encourages new applications from organizations not yet well-established at a European scale, supporting activities that integrate a European dimension and align with EU youth policies. The initiative seeks to connect EU-level youth organizations with local grassroots NGOs to promote cooperation and exchanges, thereby contributing to the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and addressing challenges like the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.
Who is Funded
The European Youth Together (Small) action is designed to support a diverse range of organizations and individuals primarily focused on youth engagement and development across Erasmus+ Programme Countries. The program emphasizes broadening participation, especially from under-represented groups, and fostering transnational collaboration to address key societal challenges.
What is Funded
This program funds cross-border projects that connect youth organizations and engage young people in EU policies, active citizenship, and addressing contemporary challenges. Supported activities span various developmental stages, from initial project design to impact assessment, with a clear focus on environmental sustainability, inclusion, and digital integration.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European Youth Together (Small) program offers grants based on a lump sum funding model, providing up to 80% of the estimated eligible project costs, with a maximum grant amount of 150,000 Euros per project over a two-year period.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions regarding application submission, consortium formation, budget management, and compliance with horizontal principles like environmental sustainability, inclusion, and digital integration. These provisions ensure project quality, ethical conduct, and alignment with broader EU youth policy goals.
Application Procedure
The application process for European Youth Together (Small) involves preparing a detailed proposal, adhering to a specific timeline for submission and evaluation, and understanding the criteria by which projects are selected. Applicants can expect communication regarding evaluation results by December 2021.
Legal Basis
The European Youth Together (Small) funding program is legally established and governed by key European Union documents, ensuring its framework and operational guidelines are clearly defined and accessible.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
150,000 €
Allocated Budget:
3,000,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Erasmus+ Programme Countries
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Youth organisations, young people, under-represented groups of young people (vulnerable and socio-economic disadvantaged youth)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
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