#BeActive-EU-SPORT-AWARDS-Peace

The main goal of this opportunity is to honor organizations that have successfully used sport to promote peace. It aims to recognize efforts that unite diverse communities, encourage dialogue, and foster tolerance and collaboration. The focus is on initiatives that use physical activity to build mutual respect and cooperation, helping to create peaceful coexistence. Projects can have an impact at the local, national, or global level. The geographic scope is not specified in the available information.

• Projects must use sport as a tool to promote peace.
• They should demonstrate significant contributions to bringing together diverse communities.
• Initiatives must foster dialogue, tolerance, and collaboration among participants.
• Projects should promote peaceful coexistence at local, national, or global levels.
• All proposals must follow the submission guidelines provided in the official application documents.

Examples:

• A community football league that brings together youth from different cultural backgrounds to build friendships and understanding.
• A sports festival that encourages participation from people of various ages, genders, and abilities to promote inclusivity and respect.
• A cross-border basketball program designed to foster cooperation and dialogue between neighboring communities with a history of conflict.

• 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.