Calls for proposals for the Year of Intercultural Dialogue
(2007 05 12 16:25)
DG EAC has launched two co-finance programmes promoting intercultural dialogue on a European scale and a national scale. The initiatives at European level should reach as many people as possible and highlight the objectives of the Year. The restricted call exclusively solicits actions at national and regional levels with a strong European dimension via the 27 National Coordination Bodies .
From the applicants will be chosen 8 to 10 actions that will share the budget of 2.400.000 EUR. The restricted call, which will support one action in each Member State, has a budget of 3 million EUR.
Short characteristic of both calls:
1) Open call for proposals-DG EAC/07/2007 – Deadline 31 July 2007
The purpose of this call is to co-finance a limited number of emblematic actions on a European scale aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue, involving directly or otherwise reaching as many people as possible and highlighting achievements and experiences on the theme of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008. These actions may consist of specific events and activities which will raise awareness of the objectives of the European Year and underline the meaning and importance of intercultural dialogue, illustrating various areas, methods and dimensions of intercultural dialogue in the European Union in a manner which is visible and attractive in particular, but not exclusively, to young people. This grant, which may cover up to 80% of total costs, will be awarded to approximately 8 to 10 projects.
2) Restricted call for proposals-DG EAC/08/2007 – Deadline 31 July 2007
The purpose of this call is to co-finance actions on a national scale with a strong European dimension, directly involving or otherwise reaching as many people as possible, with particular attention being given to actions relating to civic education and learning to appreciate other people and their differences. This grant, which may cover up to 50% of total costs, will be awarded to 27 projects (one per Member State). Eligibility for this Call is restricted to the national coordinating bodies responsible for the coordination of the Year 2008 in each Member State.
Source: EFAH website