Deadline: 13-Oct-22
The European Commission via its Representation in Ireland is launching a call for proposals to select partners to run EUROPE DIRECT in 2022-2025.
EUROPE DIRECT engage with citizens on a pro-active and continuous basis to ensure greater ownership of the European project. By organizing information and engagement activities, EUROPE DIRECT enable citizens to make informed choices about the future of the EU by fully participating in the European democratic process.
EUROPE DIRECT help identify the aspects of EU policies that are important at local level and can frame messages and activities to match local needs. Through outreach and citizen engagement activities, EUROPE DIRECT help prepare the ground for the strategic political priorities of the Commission and of the Parliament.
Core Tasks
- Task 1: Information and engagement with citizens
- Task 2: Relations with local media and multipliers
- Task 3: Awareness about sensitive EU topics at local level
- Task 4: The EU in schools
- Task 5: Promoting a regional network of networks
Funding Information
- Overall amount allocated to Ireland for 2022: €336,400,
- Annual grant for co-financing EUROPE DIRECT for the years 2022-2025: €45,600.00
- Grant for 2022: €3,800
- One-off extra grant in 2022 for an event promoting EUROPE DIRECT: €4,800.00
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals may be submitted by any of the following applicants:
- public body, such as municipality or other level of local/regional authority, or
- federation/association of local authorities, non-profit organisation, social partner, educational or training establishment.
- Natural persons are not eligible.
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