The European Commission has published a new Call for Proposals for projects to promote cooperation in the youth sector between ‘Youth in Action’ programme countries and partner countries that are not neighbours of the European Union. This includes, for example, countries from Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, Pacific and Asia.
Non-profit organisations working in the youth sector may apply for grants of up to 80% of eligible project costs to a maximum of €100,000. There is a total budget of €3 million this year.
The objectives of this programme are to:
• Improve the mobility of young people and youth workers, as well as youth employability
• Promote youth empowerment and active participation
• Foster capacity-building for youth organisations and structures in order to contribute to civil society development
• Promote cooperation and the exchange of experience and good practice in the field of youth and non-formal education
• Contribute to the development of youth policies, youth work and the voluntary sector
• Develop sustainable partnerships and networks between youth organisations
Preference is given to projects which reflect the priorities of the Youth in Action programme. The programme has both permanent and annual priorities. The permanent priorities are:
• Participation of young people
• Cultural diversity
• European citizenship
• Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities
For 2013, the annual priorities are:
• Awareness raising of rights linked to EU citizenship
• Inclusive growth
• Creativity, entrepreneurship and employability
• Healthy behaviours
Projects must involve partners from at least four different countries, including at least two programme countries and two partner countries.
Eligible activities include, for example:
• Large-scale youth events, seminars, conferences
• Activities encouraging the development of partnerships and networks
• Activities encouraging the policy dialogue in the field of youth
• Information and awareness campaigns in favour of and by young people
• Training and capacity-building of youth workers, youth organisations and multipliers
• Job-shadowing and long-term mobility for youth workers
Projects must start between 1 October 2013 and 31 December 2013, with a minimum duration of 6 months and a maximum duration of 12 months.
Proposals must be submitted by non-profit organisations, non-governmental organisations or local, regional and national bodies, including National Youth Councils, which have been registered for at least two years in one of the Programme countries.
For further information and to apply, visit: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/youth/programme/about_youth_en.php
Deadline: Tuesday 14 May 2013, 12noon, Brussels time