Funding through CERV programme aims at protecting rights and values enshrined in the EU treaties in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.

Migration, de-colonisation, enslavement, and imperialism are embedded in the European history, and all have profound consequences for society today.

Migration has a long and varied history in Europe but is often treated solely as a present- day phenomenon. However, population movements in Europe, from economic, political migration to expulsion and deportation after the Second World War, from fleeing violence and persecution to migration after the creation of the EU, have marked 20th century European history. The specific history of female migration can also be considered. Migration is multi-faceted and the experiences of migration into, out of or within Europe are lessons for future generations.

Forced migration, internal displacement and expulsion is an experience shared by many Europeans during the period of war. This includes the forced displacement and persecution of Roma populations during and after the Second World War, and its long-term consequences.

There is a wider acceptance of the need to address the past. The discussion on structural racism including antigypsyism entails an examination of the past, present and future of the cultural fabric of Europe.

Colonialism, slavery, and imperialism have left a mark on global history. Prejudices and stereotypes can be addressed by acknowledging the historical roots of racism, including from an intersectional perspective. De-colonisation, the dismantlement of colonial empires particularly in the 20th century and the emerging post-colonial European societies are shaped by this experience until today. While for many, colonialism is considered a chapter in history, the consequences of imperialistic rule inside and outside Europe are felt still today and are intertwined with structural racism and discrimination. However, these debates have been absent for far too long and need to be firmly embedded in a European narrative. Ensuring remembrance is an important part of encouraging inclusion and understanding.

Following the decolonisation process in international relations in the early 20th century, the UN World Conference on Combating Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Xenophobia established that structural inequalities are caused by the consequences of colonialism and slavery. Stemming from this observation, in its EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025, the Commission made efforts to communicate on addressing the historical roots of racism.

Minimum grant amount: €50,000 (The minimum grant amount that can be requested cannot be less than €50,000).

The grant awarded may be lower than the amount requested.

• Culture
• Migration and Citizenship
• Other Thematic Category
• Social Affairs & Human Rights

• Associations
• Central Government
• International Organisations
• Legal Entities
• Local Authorities
• NGOs
• Non Profit Organisations
• Other Beneficiaries
• Private Bodies
• State-owned Enterprises

Applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:

• For lead applicants (the “Coordinator”): be non-profit legal entities (public or private bodies) or international organisations.
• For co-applicants: be non-profit or for-profit legal entities (public or private bodies).
  • Organisations that are for-profit may apply only in partnership with public entities, private non-profit organisations, or international organisations.
• Be established in one of the eligible countries:
  • EU Member States (including Overseas Countries and Territories — OCTs)
  • Non-EU countries:
    • Countries associated with the CERV Programme, or
    • Countries in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement, provided the agreement enters into force before the grant signature (see list of participating countries).

Other eligibility conditions:

• Activities must take place in one of the eligible countries.
• The minimum grant requested must not be lower than EUR 50,000.
• Projects may be national or transnational.
• The application must involve at least two applicants: a lead applicant and at least one co-applicant (not being an affiliated entity or associated partner).

Administrative requirements:

• Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register before submitting the proposal and will need to be validated by the Central Validation Service (REA Validation).
  • For validation, entities will be asked to upload documents showing their legal status and origin.
• Other entities may participate in different consortium roles, such as associated partners, subcontractors, or third parties providing in-kind contributions (see section 13).

Duration
Projects should normally range between 12 and 24 months.
Extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment

Organisation for European Programmes and Cultural Relations

Head of CERV Contact Point
Nenad Bogdanovic
Email: nb@epcr.org.cy
Website: www.epcr.org.cy

For help related to this call, please contact: EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu

• Funding & Tenders
• Call document