Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The European Commission is now accepting proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV) to promote equality and combat racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination. This initiative specifically welcomes projects that address challenges faced by LGBTIQ individuals, especially in areas where they experience significant disadvantage such as education, healthcare, and housing.
The programme places a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable groups within the LGBTIQ community, including transgender and intersex individuals, those facing intersectional discrimination, and rainbow families. It encourages efforts to improve awareness and understanding of the unique forms of inequality and discrimination these groups face, particularly in the fields of employment, education, and health.
Projects should aim to build the capacity of professionals across various sectors—such as healthcare, education, media, and business—to counter stereotyping, stigmatisation, harassment, and bullying. Additionally, proposals should include initiatives that provide direct support to LGBTIQ individuals and their families through campaigns, counselling, support groups, and information sharing.
The programme also seeks to provide guidance for national authorities and education providers on preventing school violence and bullying, promoting positive representation of LGBTIQ diversity, and addressing gender and sexuality stereotypes. Attention should also be given to the specific needs of transgender, intersex, and non-binary children within educational settings.
Improving methods for data collection is another priority to better inform evidence-based policymaking and ensure interventions are grounded in the lived experiences of LGBTIQ individuals.
The estimated available budget for this call is EUR 20 million, with an indicative priority budget of EUR 13.2 million. Legal entities from any country, including those outside the EU or from international organizations, are eligible to apply, provided they meet the requirements laid out in the Horizon Europe Regulation and the specific conditions of the call. A legal entity may be a natural person or any organization with legal personality that can exercise rights and bear obligations independently.
For more information, visit EC.
