Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Funding through CERV programme aims at protecting rights and values enshrined in the EU treaties in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
European Jews have been contributing to the social, political, economic and cultural development of Europe and are an inextricable part of Europe’s identity. Following the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israeli society and the war that ensued, antisemitism has risen across Europe and around the world. This escalation has created a climate of everyday “ambient antisemitism”, characterised by growing insecurity, isolation and the erosion of trust within Jewish communities. Today, we are witnessing a troubling rise in Holocaust distortion and the worrying conflation of the Shoah with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. This distortion has a corrosive impact on the resilience of our society and democracy. Antisemitism and polarization pose a threat not only to the Jewish communities but also to the broader European society and undermine democratic values
This priority aims at supporting civil society organisations to prevent and combat all forms and manifestations of antisemitism, offline and online, in line with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism, and at supporting civil society organisations to foster Jewish life.
Priority 2 is split into an open sub-priority and a restricted sub-priority in support of public authorities.
Detailed Call Description
Sub-priority 2.1 – open call:
This open sub-priority will support projects that help to implement the EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).
We are looking for projects that focus on:
- raising awareness on contemporary antisemitism and its impact on society in general, and on specific target groups such as multipliers (educators, journalists, policy makers) and raising awareness about Jewish life to counter antisemitism;
- improving the monitoring of antisemitic incidents, encouraging reporting and strengthening cooperation with the police at local level;
- strengthening leadership capacities within Jewish communities to counter antisemitism, especially by developing professional networks, thus contributing to fostering Jewish life;
- building bridges between Jewish and other minority groups in the common fight against intolerance and discrimination.
This sub-priority does not support research projects.
Projects can be either national or transnational. Transnational projects are particularly encouraged. We particularly encourage projects to have at least one Jewish civil society organisation, or an organisation specialised in fighting antisemitism, as one of the main partners. Projects led by Jewish civil society organisations are also strongly encouraged. Projects that promote partnerships based on the diversity of and tolerance among different groups and communities are also encouraged.
Sub-priority 2.2 – restricted call in support of public authorities:
This sub-priority aims at supporting public authorities to develop and implement their action plans on combating antisemitism.
We are looking for projects that focus on:
- developing and/or implementing national action plans or strategies on combating antisemitism;
- improving the recording and reporting of antisemitic incidents and harmonising data collection in line with the Vienna Declaration;
- preventing and countering antisemitism, thus fostering Jewish life.
This sub-priority does not support research projects.
Projects can be either national or transnational. We encourage projects to have at least one Jewish civil society organisation, or an organisation specialised in fighting antisemitism, as one of the main partners.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
90%
Project budgets (requested grant amount) are expected to range between €100 000 and €500 000.
Thematic Categories
- Social Affairs & Human Rights
Eligibility for Participation
- International Organisations
- Legal Entities
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Semi-governmental organisations
- 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).
- be established in one of the eligible countries, e.:
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
- non-EU countries:
- countries associated to the CERV Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature (list of participating countries).
To be eligible under sub-priorities 2.1 (antisemitism – open call):
- Coordinators must be non-profit
- Organisations which are profit-oriented must apply as partners in partnership with public entities or private non-profit
To be eligible under sub-priorities 2.2 (antisemitism – restricted call):
- Coordinators must be public
- Organisations which are profit-oriented must apply as partners in partnership with public entities.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Organisation for European Programmes and Cultural Relations
Nenad Bogdanovic
Head of CERV Contact Point
Email: nb@epcr.org.cy
Mrs. Elena Theodoulou Charalambous
Email: info@epcr.org.cy
Phone: +357 22 80 98 06
Website: www.epcr.org.cy
EU Contact Point
For help related to this call, please contact: EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu