[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

August 27, 2025 (single-stage)

€1,500,000 total budget for 2025; individual grant sizes not specified.

Supports ADR bodies and qualified entities in the EU to strengthen consumer dispute resolution and representative actions under the Single Market Programme.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, part of the EU Single Market Programme, provides action grants to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) bodies and qualified entities (QEs) designated by EU Member States. The objective is to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and impact of ADR bodies and QEs in protecting consumer rights and facilitating dispute resolution in line with the ADR Directive 2013/11/EU and the Representative Actions Directive (EU) 2020/1828. The grant aims to empower consumers, promote fair market practices, and support the development of robust mechanisms for dispute resolution and representative actions across the European Union. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: March 13, 2025 - Application deadline: August 27, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €1,500,000 (for 2025) - The number and size of individual grants are not specified in the call; applicants should refer to the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_smp-cons-2025-adr-rad_en.pdf) for further details. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be ADR bodies designated by EU Member States under the ADR Directive 2013/11/EU or qualified entities designated under the Representative Actions Directive (EU) 2020/1828. - Eligible countries: EU Member States (full list and specific conditions described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_smp-cons-2025-adr-rad_en.pdf)). - Additional eligibility, financial, and operational capacity requirements apply (see call documentation). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/SMP-CONS-2025-ADR-RAD?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Submission is single-stage. - Applicants must use the provided [standard proposal template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/temp-form/af/af_smp-cons_en.pdf) and [detailed budget template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_smp-cons_en.xlsx). - All requirements regarding format, admissibility, and supporting documents are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_smp-cons-2025-adr-rad_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - An online information session will take place on May 15, 2025, from 10:00–12:00 CET. Registration is available [here](https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/143d9331-9600-a79a-0a94-a96c63b3453e). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_smp-cons-2025-adr-rad_en.pdf). - For a step-by-step guide, refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/SMP-CONS-2025-ADR-RAD?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_smp-cons-2025-adr-rad_en.pdf) - [Standard proposal template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/temp-form/af/af_smp-cons_en.pdf) - [Detailed budget template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_smp-cons_en.xlsx) - [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/smp/agr-contr/general-mga_smp_en.pdf) - [Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Link | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Intellectual Property| [EU IP Helpdesk](https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/index_en) |

SMP-CONS-2025-ADR-RAD

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