The European Union, in order to develop concrete actions in the line of priorities established by EU policies, facilitates access to financing to its citizens and organizations in the Member States, articulating a series of instruments that allow them to access community funds.
As we mentioned in another article, these grants adopt different mechanisms depending on the objectives pursued and the principle of subsidiarity that underpins the decision-making process in these institutions.
In relation to the economic-financial aid provided by the European Commission, we can differentiate between aid programs (subsidies), tenders (within the framework of the operation of multilateral tenders) and subsidies and aid managed directly by Member States. In this post, we focus on the aid programs, which are made known through the so-called Calls for Proposals.
That features share this type of grant programs?
- They are called in the Official Journal of the European Union through Calls for Proposals, but updated information can also be obtained through institutional websites and in the portal Funding and Tenders https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home,
- Son projects co-financed by the European Union, then implies that the project partners must provide complementary funding.
- They demand participation through consortia formed by entities and organizations based in the Member States, but most also welcome organizations from other countries that have some kind of agreement with the European Union. If we don't have enough partners, the Funding & Tenders portal provides us with a section to search for partners and organizations that are complementary through https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search.
- The calls are divided into topics and are carried out through different types of actions. Actions must have a “European” dimension so that the impact is felt by the Member States and, therefore, by the European Union. For this reason, the actions of dissemination and sustainability Over time, they usually play a very important role in the approval of the presented project.
- The proposal presentation is always done through electronically. This requires you to create a EU Login account beforehand (https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/cas/eim/external/register.cgi), and proceed to register the organization (https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register) to obtain the PIC code.
With the commonalities and a general introduction, what are some of the most interesting programs currently being implemented?
- Horizon Europe: Research and innovation actions with scientific, technological, economic, environmental, and social impact.
- European Social Fund+: The European Social Fund+ (ESF+) is the EU's main instrument for investing in people with the aim of building a more social and inclusive Europe.
- Erasmus+: Support the educational, professional, and personal development of individuals in education, training, youth, and sports.
- European Solidarity Corps: For young people who wish to volunteer to help the disadvantaged, provide humanitarian aid, and contribute to health and environmental action.
- Justice Program: Strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights.
- Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Program: Protection and promotion of the rights and values enshrined in the EU Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
- Creative Europe: Creative Europe is the European Commission's program to support the cultural and audiovisual sectors.
- Environment and Climate Action Program (LIFE): achieve the shift towards a sustainable, circular and resilient economy, protect and restore the environment, halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
To submit a project to any type of community funding line, from Boleo Global can advise you both in writing a proposal and in finding partners., as well as in its execution in the event that it is approved.
Juana Leal del Ojo Chamorro
Boleo Global Partner