Networks of Towns
CERV Lump Sum Grants
Basic Information
- Identifier
- CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT
- Programme
- Call for proposals for Networks of Towns
- Programme Period
- 2021 - 2027
- Status
- Closed (31094503)
- Opening Date
- January 19, 2023
- Deadline
- April 20, 2023
- Deadline Model
- single-stage
- Budget
- €6,000,000
- Min Grant Amount
- –
- Max Grant Amount
- –
- Expected Number of Grants
- –
- Keywords
- CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NTCERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NTDemocracyDemocratic engagement and civic participationDemocratic transitionEU accessionEU integrationEqualityEuropean identityGenderInter-cultural dialogueLocal authoritiesMigrationMinoritiesMunicipalitiesRomaRule of lawSocial InclusionSolidarityYouth
Description
Networks of Towns will give towns and municipalities the possibility to deepen and intensify their cooperation and debate, develop sustainable networks and outline their long-term vision for the future of European integration.
The Commission expects Networks of Towns to reflect on a holistic narrative for Europe, one that is people-oriented, forward-looking and constructive, and that would be more engaging for the younger generation in particular. Projects may be based on the outcome of citizens’ consultations and may lead to debates about specific ways to create a more democratic EU, to encourage citizens to re-engage with the EU and help them develop a stronger sense of ownership of the European project.
Expected Results
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An opportunity for towns and municipalities to develop larger-scale projects with the aim of increasing their projects’ impact and sustainability;
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Possibility for beneficiaries to develop more thematic and policy-related projects;
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Increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union;
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Raising awareness and building knowledge on the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty and the adoption of the electoral directives, including through high-visibility events;
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Lasting links with partner organisations;
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Raised awareness of the benefits of diversity and the tackling of discrimination and racism;
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Increase in and encouragement of mutual understanding and acceptance of European minorities, such as Roma;
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Better information on the rights conferred by EU citizenship and their improved implementation in Member States;
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Raised awareness and better provision of information to mobile EU citizens and their family members on their EU citizenship rights.
Eligibility & Conditions
Conditions
1. Eligible countries: as described in the Call Document.
2. Eligibility and admissibility conditions: as described in the Call Document.
4. Evaluation
Evaluation criteria, scoring, threshold and process are described in the Call Document.
5. Indicative timetable for evaluation and grant agreement: as described in the Call Document
Publication of the call: 15/12/2022
Deadline for submitting applications: April 20th,2023 17:00 (Brussels Time)
Evaluation period: May - July 2023
Information to applicants: October 2023
Signature of grant agreement: December 2023
6. Proposal templates, guidance and model grant agreements (MGA):
Standard proposal template (This is an example, the form to use is available in the Funding: Submission Service by clicking on Start Submission)
Mono/Multi-beneficiary Model Grant Agreement
Lump Sums Calculator (the form to use is available in the Funding: Submission Service by clicking on Start Submission). The Networks of Towns call is a lump sum call. The lump sums are based on participation, number of countries and type of events. The use of lump sum calculator is mandatory to calculate the budget. The total of the budget calculated with the lump sum calculator must correspond with the total of the budget in the Part A of the proposal.
Support & Resources
Please read carefully all provisions of the Call document and get familiar with the proposal template and its annexes before the preparation of your application.
For help related to this call, please contact: [email protected] or the CERV Contact Point of your country.
Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ – Submission of proposals.
IT Helpdesk– Contact the IT helpdesk for questions such as forgotten passwords, access rights and roles, technical aspects of submission of proposals, etc.
Online Manual– Step-by-step online guide through the Portal processes from proposal preparation and submission to reporting on your on-going project. Valid for all 2021-2027 programmes.
Latest Updates
Call Update: Flash Evaluation Results
CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT Call for proposals Networks of Towns
§ Publication date: 15 December 2022
§ Type of action: CERV-LS CERV Lump Sum Grants
§ Opening date: 19 January 2023
§ Single-stage
§ Deadline: 20 April 2023 17:00:00
§ Call's budget: 6.000.000 EUR
Number of proposals submitted: 109
Number of eligible proposals: 104
The results of the evaluation were communicated to the applicants via the Funding and Tenders Portal on 19 September 2023.
Summary of the results:
· Award of grant to 30 proposals for the amount of EUR 5.984.775 (out of the total indicative budget of EUR 6.000.000 foreseen for this call)
· 4 projects are placed on the reserve list for the amount of EUR 650.010
· Rejection of 27 proposals for lack of budget
· Rejection of 43 proposals due to insufficient relevance and/or quality
· Rejection of 1 inadmissible proposal
· Rejection of 4 ineligible proposals
CALL UPDATE: PROPOSAL NUMBERS
The Call CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT closed on 20 April 2023.
109 proposals have been submitted.
Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in October 2023.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION - 11 APRIL 2023
We are glad to inform you that a QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION of the Networks of Towns Call will take place on 11 April 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET) via Webex. It's a great chance to get tailored answers to all your questions whether you struggle with the application procedure or you need more understanding on the political priorities.
We’re looking forward to meet you here on our morning of answers and inspirational thoughts.
The Call CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT closed on 20 April 2023.
109 proposals have been submitted.
Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in October 2023.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION - 11 APRIL 2023
We are glad to inform you that a QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION of the Networks of Towns Call will take place on 11 April 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET) via Webex. It's a great chance to get tailored answers to all your questions whether you struggle with the application procedure or you need more understanding on the political priorities.
We’re looking forward to meet you here on our morning of answers and inspirational thoughts.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION - 11 APRIL 2023
We are glad to inform you that a QUESTION AND ANSWERS SESSION of the Networks of Towns Call will take place on 11 April 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET) via Webex. It's a great chance to get tailored answers to all your questions whether you struggle with the application procedure or you need more understanding on the political priorities.
We’re looking forward to meet you here on our morning of answers and inspirational thoughts.
Since a migration took place for several webpages of the European Commission the link in the call document that leads to the „Keeping Children Safe Child Safeguarding Standards” (page 10) does not work anymore. The correct link to use is the following: Report: Child safeguarding standards and how to implement them | European Commission (europa.eu).
CALL DOCUMENT TRANSLATIONS
Translations into 23 EU official languages of the CERV-2023-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT Call document are available in this LINK