A European public sphere: a new online media offer for young Europeans – 2023

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Programme Category

EU Competitive Programmes

Programme Name

Annual Grant Programmes of the Directorate Generals of the European Commission

Call

A European public sphere: a new online media offer for young Europeans – 2023

Summary

The action aims to engage with young Europeans by creating curated online spaces that gather thought-provoking journalistic content around current affairs, empowering them to compare and contrast national, regional and local perspectives from across Europe, discuss and discover how their interests link to interests of young Europeans in other Member States, and to relevant EU initiatives.

Detailed Call Description

The aim is to address topics of pan-European relevance, and create an open, true, informed and constructive debate about recent and future life in Europe among young Europeans, using innovative formats on digital platforms, with the ultimate goal of creating greater awareness about European visions and realities, European values, ideas and decision-making processes so that they subsequently contribute to a more active civil society.
 
In line with these objectives, applicants should describe their approach to (1) content selection, (2) content creation, (3) content distribution and (4) moderating discussions. More details about each of these actions can be found on pages 6-8 of the call document. 

Call Total Budget

€9 000 000

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

The EU co-financing is limited to a maximum of 80% of the total eligible costs.

The project budgets (maximum grant amounts) are expected to range between €1 500 000 and €3 200 000. It is expected that up to 4 projects will be funded under the present call. 

Thematic Categories

  • Audiovisual sector and Media
  • Youth

Eligibility for Participation

  • NGOs
  • Non Profit Organisations
  • Other Beneficiaries
  • Private Bodies
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • State-owned Enterprises

Eligibility For Participation Notes

In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must be legal entities (public or private bodies) established in EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs).

Proposals may be submitted by any of the following applicants or combinations of:

  • News media organisations;
  • Non profit organisations, including youth organisations (private or public).

Other entities may participate in other consortium roles, such as associated partners, subcontractors, third parties giving in-kind contributions, etc.

Proposals must be submitted by a consortium of at least 5 applicants from 5 different Member States.

Call Opening Date

12/10/2023

Call Closing Date

29/01/2024

EU Contact Point

Questions can be sent to CNECT-NEWSMEDIA@ec.europa.eu until at the latest 22 January 2024.

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