Justice Programme (2021–2027) Open
The European Union's Justice Programme (2021–2027) promotes judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters. It strengthens the European area of justice by supporting the rule of law, judicial independence, and access to justice for all citizens. Through grants, projects contributing to the further development and mutual trust within EU legal systems are funded.
Who is Funded
The European Union's Justice Programme aims to strengthen the European area of justice by promoting judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters. It targets legal professionals, judicial institutions, national, regional, and local authorities, as well as civil society organizations and non-profit actors. The geographical coverage extends beyond EU Member States to include associated third countries.
What is Funded
The Justice Programme supports a variety of activities and projects that contribute to achieving its specific objectives. These include measures in the areas of awareness-raising, mutual learning, analysis, training, ICT development, and capacity building. Funding is generally provided in the form of grants for actions with European added value.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Justice Programme primarily provides funding in the form of grants. The total budget for the period from 2021 to 2027 amounts to 305 million Euros. The exact amount of funding per project and the respective funding rates are determined in the annual work programmes. Combination with other EU funding programmes is possible under certain conditions.
Conditions and Requirements
The implementation of the Justice Programme is based on annual work programmes that define essential funding conditions and selection criteria. Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria of the Financial Regulation as well as specific programme rules. Cumulative or combined funding is permitted under certain conditions. Compliance with principles such as gender equality and non-discrimination must be consistently observed.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the Justice Programme is governed by annual work programmes adopted by the European Commission. These programmes define the specific actions, financial allocations, and essential funding conditions and selection criteria. Project selection typically takes place through an subsequent evaluation process.
Legal Basis
The Justice Programme has been established by a specific EU Regulation for the period 2021-2027. This Regulation defines the programme's objectives, financial allocation, and funding provisions, and is the primary legal basis for its operations. The Regulation also lays down the general principles according to which the programme is applied in Member States and associated third countries.
Funding Overview
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, EEA countries, accession and candidate countries, and certain third countries
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development
Funding Stages:
Awareness Campaigns, Capacity Building, Experimental Development, Evaluation, Implementation, Policy Development, Monitoring, Planning, Applied Research, Basic Research
Funding Provider
Program Level: European Union
Funding Body: European Commission
Managed By: European Commission – Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST)