Irish Regions Office Website

February 22, 2009

Communicating Europe Initiative

The Programme for Government 2007-2012 contains a commitment by the Government to propose measures to improve the quality of communications and mutual understanding between the European Union and its citizens. The Communicating Europe Initiative, administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs, provides grants to groups and organisations for the development of EU themed projects and events on or around 9 May 2009 to celebrate Europe Day.

As in previous years, the CEI will also fund applications from groups who are interested in raising awareness about Ireland's membership of the European Union.

Applications are judged on merit and evaluated on the basis of the following:

* Clarity of the rationale for the proposed project or programme
* Clarity of aims and objectives
* Clarity of expected outcomes
* How well the activities will achieve the aims and objectives
* Extent of participation by target group in the design, planning and implementation of the project or programme
* Clear monitoring and evaluation of the long term benefits of the project

Deadline for submission: 6 March
http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=28459

Posted by iroronan at February 22, 2009 06:45 PM