#BeActive-EU-SPORT-AWARDS-Volunteering

The main goal of this opportunity is to honor organizations and individuals who have made exceptional contributions to sports through volunteer work. The focus is on recognizing dedication, leadership, and the positive influence of volunteers in promoting community engagement and inclusivity in sports. This award celebrates the vital role volunteers play in developing sports at all levels and inspiring positive change in their communities. It aims to bring attention to the impact of volunteer efforts in shaping the future of sports. Geographic coverage is not specified in the available information.

• Projects must demonstrate outstanding volunteer contributions to sports.
• Activities should show leadership and dedication in fostering sports participation.
• Projects must promote community engagement and inclusivity through sports.
• Initiatives should have a positive and lasting impact on the development of sports.
• Projects must be implemented by organizations or individuals.

Examples:

• An organization running a volunteer-led program to increase youth participation in local sports clubs.
• An individual who organizes regular inclusive sporting events for people with disabilities.
• A community group coordinating volunteers to renovate and maintain public sports facilities.

• 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€

• Applicants must be organizations or individuals involved in volunteer work in sports.
• Projects must demonstrate a clear positive impact on sports and community engagement.
• Applicants should show leadership and dedication in promoting inclusivity through sports.
• Applicants must meet the financial and operational capacity requirements as described in the Call document.
• Eligibility may depend on country or region, as described in the Call document.
• Applicants must not be subject to exclusion criteria stated in the Call document.