Deadline: 24-Oct-22
The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals for European Public Sphere: A New Online Media offer for Young Europeans that seeks to bring the EU closer to young people, encourage them to become active citizens, and connect them across borders.
The objective of this action is to increase the availability of online information, in different languages, around European topics that affect young people across the EU, presented in engaging formats and through multiple viewpoints. Projects should seek to generate engaging discussions and organise youth events. The grant agreements will include a charter of independence to make sure that grantees are editorially-free and operate without any political interference.
Funding Information
- The available call budget is EUR 9 000 000 (nine million Euros).
- Projects should start around March/April 2023 for an indicative duration of 18 months.
- The Commission expects to fund 3 or 4 proposals, with a maximum grant set at €3.5million. The maximum rate of co-financing is 80% of eligible costs, applicants may propose a lower co-funding rate.
Expected Results
- Collaboration between at least five organisations from five EU Member States;
- Creation of daily, thought-provoking content around current affairs, through innovative cross-border editorial processes;
- An outreach plan, to reach as many young Europeans as possible;
- Distribution via own channels, partner websites, blogs and/or social media networks;
- Engaging discussions and youth events.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs).
- Proposals may be submitted by any of the following applicants or combinations of:
- News media organisations
- Non profit organisations, including youth organisations (private or public)
For more information, visit https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/european-public-sphere-new-online-media-offer-young-europeans
