EUROPE DIRECT: Call for proposals
This is a call for proposals for the selection of partners to carry out activities as EUROPE DIRECT centres. EUROPE DIRECT centres are part of a network that helps citizens have a better understanding of the EU and its impact on their daily lives and feel more engaged in the European Union project.
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| The objectives of the EUROPE DIRECT network are: •to inform about EU policies and actions, in particular those that have an impact at local level, thus increasing the visibility of such policies and actions; •to listen to the concerns of citizens on issues that fall under EU responsibility and relay those concerns to the European Commission Representation in Cyprus; •to engage with citizens in an open dialogue about the EU and its impact in their everyday lives to reinforce and/or create ownership of the European project and stimulate participation in the European democratic process; •to contribute to European civic education; •to contribute to the creation of a European public sphere. |
| We will accept proposals for the following regions: • Nicosia including bi-communal communication activity : ED Nicosia • Larnaca and Ammochostos: ED Larnaca - Ammochostos • Limassol and Paphos : ED Limassol - Paphos. |
| Who can submit an application? Eligible applicants Applicants must be legal entities established in Cyprus and belonging to one of the following categories: - public body, such as municipality or other level of local/regional authority; -private body with public mission; - federation/association of local authorities; -non-profit organisation; -associations and foundations; -civil society organisations; -social partner; -educational or training establishment. |
| Annual EU grant: 40 000 euro |
| Language of the proposal: must be submitted in one of the EU official languages. |
| Deadline for submission: Deadline for submission: 1 July 2025 – 17:00 CET (Brussels) or 18:00 EET (Nicosia). |
| Read the full call for proposals here. |
Other documents available in the Call for Proposals are found here. Annex 1: Application form Annex 2: Declaration on honour Annex 3: Tasks of EUROPE DIRECT manager Annex 4: Guidelines on social media and web presence Annex 5: Model Framework Partnership Agreement Annex 6: Model Specific Grant Agreement Annex 7: Guide for applicants |
Submit your questions by 23 June, exclusively via the email address: COMM-REP-CY-COMMUNICATION ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (COMM-REP-CY-COMMUNICATION[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) |
Submit your proposals here: EU Funding & Tenders Portal Remarks: We remind applicants to read the call document carefully and pay attention to the eligible activities and working methods of EUROPE DIRECT, including section 2.4.2 regarding conflict of interest, before drafting their proposal. |
Questions and answers:
Question 1: Can we have the text of the call in English?
The text of the call is now available in English here for consultation purposes. In the case of inconsistencies with the Greek version, the latter is to be considered the definitive version.