Fostering and maintaining the social fabric for the green transition in neighbourhoods

The main goal of this opportunity is to strengthen the social fabric of neighborhoods to support their transition to greener, more sustainable ways of living. It focuses on building active, engaged, and inclusive communities, especially for marginalized and vulnerable groups. The initiative highlights the role of cultural participation, arts, and creative industries in shaping sustainable behaviors and participatory governance. Projects should demonstrate innovative community engagement strategies and be carried out in at least three neighborhoods across different eligible countries. Both urban, peri-urban, and rural areas can be included.

• Projects must be carried out in at least three neighborhoods located in different Member States or Associated Countries.
• They should focus on fostering social connections and civic engagement for the green transition.
• Initiatives must actively involve marginalized and vulnerable groups.
• Projects should include cultural, artistic, or creative elements to drive sustainable and inclusive behaviors.
• Proposals must follow the specified page limits and layout requirements.
• Applicants must use the official application form and submission system.

Examples:

• A project using community art workshops in three European cities to promote recycling and sustainable habits.
• An initiative engaging youth and elderly from diverse backgrounds in neighborhood greening projects across three countries.
• A program introducing participatory theater to encourage civic participation and green governance in different urban and rural areas.

• Personnel costs for project staff
• Costs for organizing community events and workshops
• Materials and supplies for cultural or artistic activities
• Travel and accommodation for project activities across the participating neighborhoods
• Communication and dissemination activities
• Costs for monitoring and evaluating project outcomes
• Subcontracting of specific tasks when necessary
• Equipment needed for project implementation
• Administrative and management expenses directly linked to the project
• Costs related to involving marginalized or vulnerable groups

All expenses must align with the lump sum funding model and be clearly justified as necessary for the project.

• Budget for this Call: 9,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 3
• Budget per grant: 3,000,000€

• Applicants must submit proposals using the official application form and adhere to page limits and layout requirements.
• Projects must involve at least three neighborhoods in different eligible countries (Member States or Associated Countries).
• Applicants must be from eligible countries as defined by the program.
• Proposals should demonstrate the involvement of marginalized and vulnerable groups.
• Applicants must have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the project.
• Consortiums or partnerships may be required; eligibility may depend on forming networks across countries.
• Applicants must not be subject to exclusion criteria (such as financial or ethical misconduct).