Deadline- 12 March 2014
European Commission is seeking proposals from all EU Member States for Specific Programme “Fundamental Rights and Citizenship” (FRC). The major purpose of this program is to promote the development of a European society based upon respect for fundamental rights, fighting against racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism and promoting better interfaith and intercultural understanding and improved tolerance in the EU.
Thematic areas-
- Rights of the child
- Information on where the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights applies and where to turn to if fundamental rights are violated
- Combating different forms and manifestations of racism and xenophobia
- Fighting homophobia: Enhanced/improved understanding and tolerance
- Training and networking between legal professions and legal practitioners
- Awareness-raising about Union citizenship and the rights attached to it and identification of obstacles to their effective exercise
- Awareness-raising and information about the EU rules on free movement
- Facilitation of the sharing of knowledge and exchange of best practices on acquisition and loss of Union citizenship
- Address the gender imbalance in participation in the European Parliament elections
- Data protection and privacy rights
Minimum limit of grant applied for cannot be less than EUR 75.000.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants and partners must be legally constituted public or private organisations or institutions (non-governmental organisations, national, regional and local authorities, university departments and research centres) or international organisations.
- Only organisations/legal entities can participate.
- The Applicant must be non-profit-oriented.
- Applicant and co-beneficiary partners must be legally established in an eligible country.
- All EU Member Countries are eligible for this programme.
For more information, visit Fundamental Rights and Citizenship page
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