EACEA Call for Proposals: Supporting Social Inclusion through Education, Training & Youth

Deadline: 30 May 2016

The European Commision in cooperation with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is seeking proposals will support projects in the fields of education, training and youth, which aim at upscaling and disseminating innovative good practices falling under the scope of the Declaration on Promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education.

The programme is divided into two lots

• Lot 1: Education and training (EUR 10 000 000)
• Lot 2: Youth (EUR 3 000 000)

Objectives

• Preventing violent radicalisation and promoting democratic values, fundamental rights, intercultural understanding and active citizenship.
• Fostering the inclusion of disadvantaged learners, including persons with a migrant background, while preventing and combating discriminatory practices.

Size of Grant

The maximum grant per project will be EUR 500 000.

Eligible Countries

• 28 Member States of the European Union
• EFTA/EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway
• EU candidate countries: Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants are public and private organisations active in the fields of education, training and youth in the areas covered by the Paris Declaration:

• educational institutions and other learning providers
• public authorities at national/regional/local level responsible for education, training and youth;
• non-profit organisations (NGOs)
• research institutions
• trade organisations and social partners
• guidance and recognition centres
• international organisations
• private companies
• networks of the organisations listed above are also eligible as long as they have legal personality
• Erasmus+ National Agencies in the field of youth

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

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