#BeActive-EU-SPORT-AWARDS – Inclusion

The main goal of this opportunity is to recognize and support organizations that use sport to promote social inclusion, gender equality, diversity, and unity. It focuses on initiatives that break down barriers and empower underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and vulnerable young people. The award celebrates efforts that foster understanding, peace, and diversity within society. Projects should demonstrate how sport can address social challenges and build more inclusive communities. The geographic scope is not specified in the available information.

• Projects must use sport as a tool to promote social inclusion, gender equality, diversity, and unity.
• Initiatives should address social challenges and support disadvantaged groups (such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, or vulnerable young people).
• Projects must demonstrate the transformative power of sport in fostering understanding, peace, and diversity.
• Applicants should follow specific admissibility conditions regarding proposal format and submission, as outlined in the official documents.

Examples:

• A local football club organizes weekly matches for children from different cultural backgrounds to promote friendship and respect.
• A community center runs adaptive sports sessions for people with disabilities to enhance their participation and confidence.
• A youth organization launches a campaign using basketball to empower girls and encourage gender equality in sport.

• Event preparation and delivery.
   
• Training for athletes, coaches, volunteers.
   
• Side-events (seminars, conferences).
   
• Volunteer engagement.
   
• Communication and visibility efforts.
   
• Legacy activities (follow-up, impact tracking).
   
• All costs must be reasonable, documented, and follow EU funding rules.

• Budget for this Call: 25,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 3
• Maximum per grant: 15,000€
• Minimum per grant: 5,000€

• Who can apply: Public or private legal entities based in EU Member States or associated countries, active in sport.

• Project type: Non-profit European sport events.

• Consortium:

  • Local: 3–5 organisations from 3–5 countries.

  • Medium: ≥6 organisations from 6 countries.

  • European-wide: 10+ organisations from 10+ countries.

  • Large-scale: 15+ organisations from 15+ countries.

• Project duration: Usually 12 or 18 months.

• Location: Activities must take place in participating countries.

• Timing: Only expenses incurred after project start are eligible.