25. 06.10:
Calls: Youth in Action
A series of calls for proposals under the Youth in Action Programme were launched during June. The programme's objectives are to encourage involvement in, recognition of, and the development of opportunities for non-formal education and learning activities for young people (aged 13-30) and youth workers . This is achieved through ongoing networks, exchange and capacity-building actions which deal with issues such as citizenship, participation, cultural diversity, and inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
Of particular interest may be a call on Action 4.6 ('Partnerships') which aims to support projects linking the European Commission with regional or local public bodies or organisations active in the youth sector at European level in order to develop or reinforce long-term actions, strategies and programmes in the field of non-formal learning and youth. A per project budget of up to EUR100,000 is available at a 50% co-financing rate and at least 12 projects are to be approved.
Deadline: 8 October
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A seperate call on Action 4.3c ('Youth Support Systems') will provide co-financing of up to EUR25,000 to approximately 24 youth workers' transnational mobility and exchange projects with a view to promoting the acquisition of new skills and competences including a better understanding of the European dimension of youth work. This should also contribute to the capacity-building and development of the structures involved - thus contributing to recognising and professionalising youth work as a cross-cutting policy tool. Preference will be given to projects reflecting the priorities of the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion; promotion of young unemployed people's active participation in society; or awareness-raising and mobilisation of young people around global challenges such as sustainable development and climate change.
Deadline: 22 October
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Finally Action 4.5 ('Information activities for young people and youth workers') is providing EUR1 million to support 10 projects (80% co-financing), which promote communication actions aimed at young people and youth leaders with a long-term aim of encouraging active participation in public life. Proposals must enhance the dissemination of quality information and increase young people's access to various channels of communication at both national and European levels.
Deadline: 10 September
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