Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme

The main goal of this opportunity is to support projects that commemorate, research, and educate about key events and experiences in 20th-century European history, such as authoritarian regimes, resistance movements, the Holocaust, genocide, and migration. The focus is on raising awareness among European citizens about their shared history, culture, and values, and fostering a deeper understanding of the European Union and its diverse heritage. Projects are expected to promote mutual understanding, tolerance, and gender equality. Activities can take place in EU Member States, eligible non-EU countries, and their territories, and may be national or transnational in scope.

• Lead applicants must be non-profit legal entities or international organizations.
• Co-applicants can be non-profit or for-profit legal entities, but for-profit organizations must partner with public or non-profit entities.
• Applicants must be based in eligible countries (EU Member States, associated non-EU countries, or those with pending association agreements).
• Each proposal must involve at least two applicants: a lead and a co-applicant (not affiliated entities or associated partners).
• Projects must fully or partly address the call's topics and take place in eligible countries.
• The minimum grant request is EUR 50,000, and project duration should be 12–24 months.
• Applications must be complete and submitted with all required documents.

Example Projects:

• A national museum and a non-profit organization collaborate to create an interactive exhibition on resistance against totalitarian regimes in the 20th century.
• An international organization partners with a local NGO to run educational workshops on the legacy of migration in Europe, held in two different countries.
• A university and a public foundation organize a series of debates and seminars on the Holocaust and its impact on European values, involving participants from multiple Member States.

• Travel costs for up to two persons to attend kick-off meetings in Brussels (return tickets and one night accommodation).
• Costs for organizing conferences, workshops, or seminars.
• Expenses related to training sessions and educational activities.
• Costs for public debates and webinars.
• Production and installation costs for exhibitions.
• Expenses for awareness campaigns and outreach activities.
• Costs for conducting surveys and research related to the project theme.
• Materials and supplies needed for project events or activities.
• Staff costs directly involved in implementing project activities.
• Administrative costs related to the organization of work packages/events.

Restrictions: Double funding is not allowed. Direct participants can only be counted once per event or work package. All expenses must be directly linked to the approved project activities and comply with the lump sum methodology.

• Total budget of the grant: 18.000.000€
• Minimum per project: 50.000€
• Maximum per project: 1.000.000€
• Maximum project duration: 24 months (extensions possible if justified)
• Other financial details: Funding is provided as a lump sum grant, with the final amount fixed in the Grant Agreement. Prefinancing is usually 60% of the grant amount, paid after the agreement comes into force. Prefinancing guarantees may be required. Double funding is strictly prohibited, and all payments are made to the coordinator.

• Lead applicants must be non-profit legal entities or international organizations.
• Co-applicants can be non-profit or for-profit legal entities, but for-profit organizations must apply in partnership with public or non-profit entities.
• Applicants must be based in eligible countries (EU Member States, associated non-EU countries, or those with an association agreement in force before grant signature).
• Each application must include at least two applicants (a lead and a co-applicant, not affiliated entities or associated partners).
• Projects must be carried out in eligible countries and can be national or transnational.
• The minimum grant request is EUR 50,000.
• Natural persons are not eligible, except self-employed individuals where the company is not a separate legal entity.
• Entities must not be subject to EU exclusion decisions or restrictive measures, and must respect ethical principles, gender equality, and non-discrimination.