Network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs)

The main goal of this opportunity is to support national centres in helping young people, educators, and parents stay safe online. It focuses on raising awareness about online risks and opportunities, providing educational resources, and offering counselling and reporting services. Special attention is given to the needs of vulnerable children, including those with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative also addresses emerging threats such as harmful AI-generated content, and promotes digital literacy and children’s rights online. The scope covers a wide range of activities to foster safer and more informed digital citizens.

• Proposals must follow the required page limits and layout guidelines.
• Projects must be submitted by applicants from eligible countries.
• Applicants must meet additional eligibility conditions as described in the call document.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial and operational capacity.
• Projects must address the key focus areas outlined in the opportunity.

Examples:

• A national centre develops a digital literacy campaign for schools, including resources for teachers and students.
• A project sets up a helpline to support children experiencing cyberbullying or online abuse.
• An initiative creates accessible online safety materials for children with disabilities and their families.

• Personnel costs
• Subcontracting
• Travel and subsistence
• Equipment (depreciation or rental)
• Consumables and materials
• Dissemination and communication
• Access to research infrastructure
• IPR and certification
• Audit costs
• Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
• Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 42,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 31
• Budget per grant: Aproximally 1,400,000€

• Proposals must comply with page limits and layout rules in the application form.
• Applicants must come from eligible countries as defined in the call document.
• Applicants must meet additional eligibility conditions set by the opportunity.
• Applicants must show they have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the project.
• Applicants must not fall under any exclusion criteria listed in the call document.
• Eligibility may require participation in a network or partnership.