Call for proposals 2023 – EAC/A14/2022

European Solidarity Corps

1.   Introduction and objectives

This call for proposals is based on the Regulation (EU) 2021/888 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing the European Solidarity Corps Programme (1), as well as on the 2023 Annual Work Programme of the European Solidarity Corps (C(2022)5757). The European Solidarity Corps Programme covers the period 2021 to 2027. The general and specific objectives of European Solidarity Corps Programme are listed in Article 3 of the Regulation.

2.   Actions

This call for proposals covers the following actions of the European Solidarity Corps programme:

3.   Eligibility

Any public or private entity whether non-profit or profit making, local, regional, national or international may apply for funding under the European Solidarity Corps. In addition, groups of young people registered in the European Solidarity Corps Portal, may apply for funding for Solidarity Projects.

The following countries (2) can fully take part in all European Solidarity Corps actions:

In addition, certain actions are open to entities legally established in third countries not associated to the Programme.

Please refer to the 2023 European Solidarity Corps Guide for further details on the modalities of participation.

4.   Budget and duration of projects

The total budget earmarked for this call for proposals is estimated at EUR 142 200 000.

The total budget earmarked for the call for proposals as well as its repartition is indicated in the 2023 European Solidarity Corps Annual Work Programme adopted on 22 August 2022, and may be modified subject to an amendment of the Annual Work Programme for the European Solidarity Corps. Potential applicants are invited to regularly consult the Annual Work Programmes for the European Solidarity Corps and their amendments, published on: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/organisations/reference-documents-resources.

The grants awarded and the duration of projects vary depending on factors such as the type of project and the type of applicants eligible.

5.   Deadline for the submission of applications

Deadlines for submission of applications specified below end at 12.00 (noon), Brussels time.

6.   Full details

The detailed conditions of this call for proposals, including priorities, can be found in the 2023 European Solidarity Corps Guide at the following internet address: https://europa.eu/youth/solidarity/organisations/calls-for-proposals.

The 2023 European Solidarity Corps Guide constitutes an integral part of this call for proposals and the conditions for participation and funding expressed therein apply in full to this call.