Call for 3 year framework partnership agreements to support Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Youth

Priorities of the Call:

• This call aims to establish Framework Partnership Agreements of 3 years with European Civil Society Organizations.
• Four general priorities of the Von der Leyen Commission: inclusion and diversity, digital transformation, environment and climate change, and participation in democratic life.
• Projects must comply with the interests and priorities of EU policy (such as environmental, social, security, industrial, and trade policies, etc.).
• Deadline for submission: December 13, 2022 - 17:00:00 CET (Brussels)
• The call covers the following topics:
  • ERASMUS-YOUTH-2023-CSC-OG-FPA - Civil Society Cooperation in the field of youth.
    • Objective: Provide structural support, called operating grants, to European non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and networks throughout the EU active in the field of youth.
    • Themes and priorities:
      • ENGAGE, aiming for significant civic, democratic, economic, social, cultural, and political participation of young people.
      • CONNECT, aiming to promote different and inclusive forms of youth mobility throughout the European Union and beyond, to create new connections, relationships, and exchange of experiences, as well as participation in solidarity and volunteering activities.
      • EMPOWER, aiming to encourage young people to take charge of their own lives.
    • Activities: that facilitate access and participation of stakeholders in the implementation of EU policy priorities in the field of youth, including activities based on achievements and contributing to the lasting legacy of the European Year of Youth; Exchange of experiences and good practices; Networking and partnerships with other stakeholders; Capacity development for member organizations, including peer learning activities, training, mentoring, guidance, and coaching to improve the effectiveness of policy actions; Initiatives and events to develop NGO/EU network membership; Awareness-raising, information, dissemination, and promotion activities (seminars, workshops, campaigns, meetings, public debates, consultations, etc.) on EU policy priorities in the field of youth and on EU funding instruments (EU programs, in particular Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps) to support these priorities; Cooperation activities to increase the impact of policies on target groups, sectors, and/or systems.
    • Eligible organizations: European non-governmental youth organization (NGO) or EU-level youth network.