The 1st round of the ongoing call for intervention projects under the Active Citizens – Regional programme ran from September 7th to December 30th, 2021. During this time, 195 project proposals were received, 20 of which received funding. The 2nd round of the call is planned between the 3rd quarter of 2022 and the 2nd quarter of 2023.
Project proposals were received and evaluated on an ongoing basis:
- 1st deadline: 7-20.09.2021 – 27 project proposals were received, all of them met eligibility criteria, 6 grants were awarded;
- 2nd deadline: 21.09-20.10.2021 – 46 project proposals were received, all of them met eligibility criteria, 6 grants were awarded;
- 3th deadline: 21.10-20.11.2021 – 49 out of 53 project proposals met eligibility criteria, 3 grants were awarded;
- 4th deadline: 21.11-20.12.2021 – 28 project proposals were received, all of them met eligibility criteria, 3 grants were awarded;
- 5. deadline: 21-30.12.2021 until 12:00 noon – 34 out of 41 project proposals met eligibility criteria, 2 grants were awarded.
These projects had also to be aligned with one of the Programme’s three thematic support areas, corresponding with the Programme’s thematic outcomes:
- Increased support for human rights (79 project proposals received, 9 grants awarded for a total amount of 134,838.45 EUR);
- Vulnerable groups are empowered (56 project proposals received, 5 grants awarded for a total amount of EUR 67 949.18),
- Strengthened democratic culture and civic awareness (60 project proposals received, 6 grants awarded for a total amount of EUR 89 805.76).
In accordance with the call for proposals, funding was awarded to projects aligning with the Programme’s definition of quick response (intervention) which obtained at least 75% of the score available. Because of the limited amount earmarked for the call, not all of the proposals scoring above this threshold are able to receive funding.
The total amount of funding awarded for project activities in the call for intervention projects is 292 593.39 EUR.
Lists of applications after administrative and eligibility check and content-related evaluation are available on the site of the call for proposals for intervention projects.
The 2nd round of call for intervention projects is planned between the 3rd quarter of 2022 and the 2nd quarter of 2023.
