Democratic transition, (re-)building and strengthening society based on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights
CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM-TRANSITION
Funding Amount
Amount not specified
Deadline
01/10/2025
Eligible Organization Types
Non-profit, Public Institution
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What is the Democratic transition, (re-)building and strengthening society based on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights Call?
Grant Description
This call supports projects that explore past transitions from authoritarian and totalitarian regimes towards democracy in Europe, aiming to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights through historical remembrance, education, citizen engagement and societal resilience. Activities may include research, educational events, public debates, exhibitions, remembrance initiatives and restorative justice actions to draw lessons from Europe’s totalitarian past and reinforce democratic ...
Required Results for Successful Funding
Expected Outcomes
• Enhanced public understanding of European democratic transitions and the value of democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights.
• Strengthened societal resilience against authoritarian and totalitarian legacies through remembrance and critical reflection.
• Increased citizen engagement, particularly among youth and marginalised groups, in defending democratic institutions and processes.
• Development and dissemination of high-quality educational materials, toolkits and digital resources for formal and non-formal learning environments.
• Promotion of restorative and historical justice, contributing to societal healing and reinforcing trust in justice systems.
• Greater visibility of past resistance movements and broadened narratives of opposition to totalitarian regimes, fostering cross-border solidarity and exchange of best practices.
• Improved media literacy and critical thinking skills, equipping citizens to recognise and counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy.
• Strengthened societal resilience against authoritarian and totalitarian legacies through remembrance and critical reflection.
• Increased citizen engagement, particularly among youth and marginalised groups, in defending democratic institutions and processes.
• Development and dissemination of high-quality educational materials, toolkits and digital resources for formal and non-formal learning environments.
• Promotion of restorative and historical justice, contributing to societal healing and reinforcing trust in justice systems.
• Greater visibility of past resistance movements and broadened narratives of opposition to totalitarian regimes, fostering cross-border solidarity and exchange of best practices.
• Improved media literacy and critical thinking skills, equipping citizens to recognise and counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy.
Funded areas
Scope Requirements
• The project must address democratic transitions from non-democratic to democratic systems in European countries (including pre-accession contexts), and draw lessons for upholding EU values: democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights.
• Themes must include at least one of the following: lasting impact of authoritarian/totalitarian legacies; acts of resistance and organised opposition; promotion of remembrance and education on suppressed rights (expression, assembly, thought, religion, electoral); exploration of historical justice mechanisms (trials, restitution, amnesty, restorative justice).
• Activities must contribute to strengthening citizen engagement, critical thinking, media literacy, societal resilience and protection of democratic institutions against present and future threats.
• Proposals must comply with eligibility criteria (Section 6 of Call document) for participating organisations and countries, and satisfy financial/operational capacity requirements (Section 7).
• Project plans must be detailed in Part B of the Application Form, respect the 70-page limit and prescribed layout (Section 5).
• Budget must be calculated using the mandatory Lump Sum Calculator (based on participation, number of countries and in-situ or online events) and correspond to Part A of the proposal.
• Submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal by 1 October 2025, 17:00 Brussels time, following the single-stage procedure.
• Themes must include at least one of the following: lasting impact of authoritarian/totalitarian legacies; acts of resistance and organised opposition; promotion of remembrance and education on suppressed rights (expression, assembly, thought, religion, electoral); exploration of historical justice mechanisms (trials, restitution, amnesty, restorative justice).
• Activities must contribute to strengthening citizen engagement, critical thinking, media literacy, societal resilience and protection of democratic institutions against present and future threats.
• Proposals must comply with eligibility criteria (Section 6 of Call document) for participating organisations and countries, and satisfy financial/operational capacity requirements (Section 7).
• Project plans must be detailed in Part B of the Application Form, respect the 70-page limit and prescribed layout (Section 5).
• Budget must be calculated using the mandatory Lump Sum Calculator (based on participation, number of countries and in-situ or online events) and correspond to Part A of the proposal.
• Submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal by 1 October 2025, 17:00 Brussels time, following the single-stage procedure.
Additional Conditions for Applicants
Special Conditions
• Lump sum grant under CERV-LS model: the use of the lump sum calculator is mandatory; budget is fixed by participation, cross-border scope and event types.
• Proposals must adhere strictly to admissibility rules: 70 pages maximum, prescribed font size, margins and structure; non-compliance leads to rejection.
• Only organisations and consortium compositions listed as eligible in Section 6 may participate; LEAR validation and Financial Capacity Assessment are required for coordinators and partners.
• Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal; choice of model (CERV-LS or CERV-AG-LS) is final once confirmed.
• Evaluation will follow the procedures and timelines in Sections 8–11: two independent experts, thresholds per award criterion (Section 9), results communicated March 2026, grant agreements signed April–July 2026.
• Projects must comply with the Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (MGA) and EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, CERV Regulation 2021/692 and related annotated agreements.
• Attendance at the online info session (30 June 2025) is recommended; updates and Q&As will be published on the Topic page.
• Proposals must adhere strictly to admissibility rules: 70 pages maximum, prescribed font size, margins and structure; non-compliance leads to rejection.
• Only organisations and consortium compositions listed as eligible in Section 6 may participate; LEAR validation and Financial Capacity Assessment are required for coordinators and partners.
• Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal; choice of model (CERV-LS or CERV-AG-LS) is final once confirmed.
• Evaluation will follow the procedures and timelines in Sections 8–11: two independent experts, thresholds per award criterion (Section 9), results communicated March 2026, grant agreements signed April–July 2026.
• Projects must comply with the Lump Sum Model Grant Agreement (MGA) and EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509, CERV Regulation 2021/692 and related annotated agreements.
• Attendance at the online info session (30 June 2025) is recommended; updates and Q&As will be published on the Topic page.
Important dates
Open from: 19/06/2025
Deadline:01/10/2025
Application period has ended
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