Community of democracy practitioners and researchers
The 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to strengthen and expand a vital European network dedicated to democracy. It seeks to foster collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and civil society to generate impactful policy recommendations and innovative civic participation strategies. This initiative builds on previous efforts to reinforce European democracy and addresses current challenges to democratic systems.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the eligible entities, geographical scope, and overarching objectives of the 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program. It targets a collaborative network of researchers, policymakers, and civil society organizations across EU Member States, Associated Countries, and eligible non-associated third countries, aiming to reinforce democratic systems and foster active civic engagement.
What is Funded
This section details the types of projects and activities supported by the 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program, focusing on strengthening European democracy through networking, policy recommendations, and capacity building. Eligible costs are covered via lump sum funding, supporting coordination and support actions over a minimum duration of 36 months.
Type and Scope of Funding
The 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program provides financial support in the form of a lump sum grant. A single project is expected to be funded, with a maximum contribution of 3,500,000 €. Projects must have a minimum duration of 36 months.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements for participation in the 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program. Key stipulations include specific consortium compositions with public bodies and civil society organizations, adherence to proposal page limits, and compliance with Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes, which also cover financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria.
Application Procedure
The application for the 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' program involves a single-stage submission process through the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals are evaluated by an external panel of independent experts based on award criteria, and successful applicants will receive a lump sum grant agreement.
Legal Basis
The 'Community of democracy practitioners and researchers' funding program is governed by the comprehensive framework of Horizon Europe, established by specific EU regulations and decisions. This ensures its operational mandate and compliance with broader financial and research policies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
3,500,000 €
Allocated Budget:
3,500,000 €
Deadline:
16.09.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, Associated Countries, and exceptionally non-associated third countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Information and Communication Technology, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Digital Europe (DIGITAL), Technical Support Instrument, CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values), Erasmus+, ESF+, Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument, EU-funded European Research Infrastructures, European Open Science Cloud, European Commission’s Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy.
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