05. 05.11:
Calls: PROGRESS
A set of Calls for Proposals under the EU's employment and social solidarity programme (PROGRESS) were published in late April. The programme supports studies and awareness campaigns on relevant subjects, and provides financial support for policy practitioners, expert networks and NGOs fighting social exclusion and discrimination.
''Anti-discrimination and diversity -Action Grants 2011'' will support national activities aimed at combating discrimination (ethnic origin, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation) and promoting equality. Funded actions may include developing instruments to improve knowledge on key concepts (e.g. equality impact assessment); policy design including mainstreaming efforts; identifying transferrable best practice particularly relating to the Roma; and information campaigns.
Budget: Up to EUR250,000 per project (80% co-financing)
Deadline: 15 June
Further details
Two further Calls under the Working Conditions sub-programme have also been launched:
* ''Actions for Cooperation and Information on Social Security Coordination'' aims to develop capacities among institutions in this field (including NGOs) by transnational cooperation and improving public information on associated rights and obligations attached to the free movement of persons across the EU. National electronic data exchange (EESSI) initiatives may also be supported.
Budget: Up to EUR200,000 per project (80% co-financing)
Deadline: 31 May
*''Restructuring, well-being at work and financial participation'' is intended to support the promotion of exchanges of information concerning occupational health and well-being during employment restructuring processes with a view to promoting the financial participation of workers. Priority will be granted to projects to support or promote the creation or activation of partnerships for the anticipation, preparation or responsible management of restructuring.
Deadline: 14 June
On 4 April, the Commission's Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion launched a public consultation on a post-2013 successor to PROGRESS. Stakeholder are asked to provide their insights on the current programme and suggestions regarding the design, added value, objectives, actions, budget and delivery of a successor instrument.
Deadline: 27 May
Consultation
