Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
Entries are now open for the EU Action Grants under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV), aimed at promoting equality and fighting all forms of discrimination. The grants support projects that take a strong stand against racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, with a focus on fostering inclusive, respectful societies both online and offline.
The main objectives include combating discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and promoting comprehensive, intersectional policies to counteract hatred and intolerance, such as antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, LGBTIQ-phobia, antigypsyism, and others.
Projects can focus on a range of priorities. These include combating racism and xenophobia through intersectional approaches, tackling antisemitism in line with international definitions, raising awareness and support around anti-Muslim hatred, and increasing diversity and inclusion in workplaces across public and private sectors. Other priorities aim to protect and promote the rights of LGBTIQ individuals, especially those facing compounded discrimination, and to support public authorities in building stronger anti-discrimination mechanisms.
Each priority targets specific outcomes. These range from greater public and institutional awareness, more effective enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, and improved conditions in education, health, housing, and employment for marginalized groups. Projects should also emphasize gender equality, victim protection, and accurate representation, while avoiding any form of stereotyping.
The call budget is estimated at EUR 20 million, with EUR 13.2 million available for distribution. Projects must produce English translations of main outputs to enhance EU-wide knowledge sharing. However, funding will not support activities linked to political parties or projects that do not align with core equality principles.
To apply, organizations must be legally registered entities (public or private) located in eligible EU countries or associated non-EU nations. All projects should be inclusive, data-driven, and designed to achieve real impact in combating discrimination across Europe.
For more information, visit EC.
