The European Commission has published a call for proposals under the EaSI programme (PROGRESS Axis). The call aims at removing obstacles to the implementation of the Youth Guarantee, notably by outreach, information sharing and communication activities leading to both of the following specific objectives: (1) To better inform/engage Youth Guarantee Stakeholders in implementing partnerships for Youth Guarantee delivery, and (2) to better inform young people about the Youth Guarantee, engage with and reach out to them, with the aim of bringing them into the Youth Guarantee service.
Under objective 1, actions should inter alia aim at the creation and the improvement of networks, cooperation mechanisms and exchange of good practices among Youth Guarantee provision and governance stakeholders. Also conference and trainings may be funded.
Under objective 2, actions should inter alia aim at outreach, information sharing and communication activities related to the Youth Guarantee (e.g. development of online platforms, social media communication, peer-to-peer outreach etc.).
The maximum EU-budget allocated under this call is EUR 1.650.000 (max. co-financing rate is 80 %). The European Commission expects to fund approximately five proposals, with a maximum of one per EU Member State.
The deadline for applications is 30 June 2016. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Florian at florian.tuder@eurodiaconia.org. Or contact the Commission directly at empl-vp-2016-008@ec.europa.eu.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria and a detailed description of the activities to be funded please find the full text of the call here (EN).