The aim of the Europe for Citizens programme in 2014-2020 was to fund projects that:
- contribute to citizens’ understanding of the history, values and diversity of the EU;
- foster conditions for civic participation and engagement at EU level.
For the 2014-2020 programming period, Europe for Citizens had a total budget of €187,718,000.
The programme was implemented through two strands: European Remembrance, and Democratic Engagement and Civic Participation.
Specific priorities for European Remembrance (Strand 1):
- Commemorations of major historical turning points in recent European history;
- Civil society and civic participation under totalitarian regimes;
- With regards to antisemitism, anti-gypsyism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance, drawing lessons for today’s society and for civic participation under totalitarian regimes;
- Democratic transition and accession to the European Union.
Specific priorities for "Democratic engagement and civic participation" (Strand 2):
- Debating the future of Europe and challenging Euroscepticism;
- Promoting solidarity in times of crisis;
- Fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding and combatting the stigmatisation of migrants and minority groups.
Further information
The Europe for Citizens programmes existed from 2014-2020. The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme for 2021-2027 builds on the successes of the Europe for Citizens programme. To find current funding opportunities offered by the CERV programme for 2021-2027, please see the European Commission’s Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP).
To find past calls for proposals, selection results, and any beneficiaries spaces that aren't in the list below, please see the archives here.