Networks of Towns
The Networks of Towns program fosters deepened cooperation and sustainable networks among towns and municipalities. It aims to revitalize European integration, promoting a people-oriented and forward-looking narrative that particularly resonates with younger generations, thereby increasing active civic participation in the Union's democratic life.
Who is Funded
The Networks of Towns program is designed to support a wide array of eligible organizations across Europe, fostering collaboration and civic engagement. It targets specific geographic areas, primarily within the European Union and associated countries, with the overarching goal of strengthening European values and democratic participation.
What is Funded
The program supports a range of projects focused on European values, democracy, and civic participation, with funding provided through a lump sum model. Supported initiatives aim to enhance cooperation, engagement, and awareness at local and transnational levels, focusing on the implementation and service delivery stages.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Networks of Towns program exclusively offers grant funding, specifically lump sum grants, designed to simplify financial management for beneficiaries. The total budget for this call was substantial, supporting a significant number of projects based on activity-specific lump sum calculations.
Conditions and Requirements
Participation in the Networks of Towns program requires adherence to specific application and collaboration guidelines, with a focus on transparent project implementation and financial compliance for lump sum grants.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Networks of Towns program involved specific submission timelines and a clear evaluation methodology, culminating in grant agreements for successful proposals.
Legal Basis
The Networks of Towns program operates under a clear legal framework, established by foundational EU documents and guided by specific regulations related to its financial mechanisms.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Lump sums are awarded based on participation, number of countries involved, and the type of events. A lump sum calculator is mandatory to determine the budget for proposals.
Allocated Budget:
Total indicative budget for the call was EUR 6,000,000, with EUR 5,991,460 awarded to 27 proposals.
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union Member States and other eligible countries as specified in the Call Document. Specific countries of partner organizations mentioned include Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
Additional Partners:
Organizations offering expertise include Public organizations (Municipality of Podstrana, Provincia di Bergamo, Budapest Fovaros XIV Kerulet Zuglo Onkormanyzata, Mancomunitat Camp de Turia, Municipality of Belsh, Comune di San Polo di Piave, Agjencia Kombetare e Rinise, Obcina Radenci, Dimos Agion Anargiron-Kamaterou, Stolichna Obshtina, Asociatia de Dezvoltare Intercomunitara Csomad-Balvanyos, Comune di Silvi, UAT Roman, Ayuntamiento de Mislata, Ajuntament d'Esplugues de Llobregat, ATTICA DEVELOPMENT S.A., Municipality of Fushe-Arrez), Non-governmental organizations (Letras Ausentes Lda, Asociacion Building Bridges, Three Thirds Society, Association for Development of Education, Culture and Youth Scientia Nova Kavadarci, Red de Medios Comunitarios (ReMC), Restorative Justice for All International Institute CIC, Unique Projects, Mozaik - Association for Social Inclusion, Fórum 50 %, Asociatia Nevo Parudimos, Fondatsia Za Predpriemachestvp, Kultura I Obrazovanie, Nordic Horizon Institutet, GloUni - Global Development Uni, IM Cultural Institute, For Citizens - European Institute for Active Citizenship, Young Educators - European Association, VIASTOP, JFF Zagreb), Small or medium-size enterprises (GRANT GARANT SRO, CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD, Humanized Solutions, Lda, Cerca Trova Ltd, The Video Valley Productora Audiovisual Motion Graphics SL, Allweb Solutions - Information Systems Societe Anonyme, ICT Lab Pa, Minds & Sparks GmbH, Interspread GmbH, Agecare (Cyprus) Ltd, C.S Center for Sustainability Limited, Associaziond Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese, Escape4Change Start-up Innovativa A Vocazione Sociale S.R.L, SIMAVI, Social Tech Projects APS, EKDOTIKOS OIKOS DIAS DIMOSIA LIMITED, Kimitisik B.V, TRAZA Consultoría, S.L.L), Higher or secondary education establishments (Flow Analysis and Simulation Team), and 'Other' entities (CEIPES, Green Growth Generation, Olive Oil Association, Fondazione Pietro Giacomo Rusconi, Villa Ghigi, per l'Innovazione Urbana, Economic Development Board Association EDBA, Khora, ASOCIACIJA MANO EUROPA, ASSOCIACIO FONS CATALA DE COOPERACIO AL DESENVOLUPAMENT, SEE In Action).
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