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

April 9, 2025 (Opening) | September 17, 2025 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

Total budget: €5,000,000 (2025 call); grants are awarded as lump sums.

Funds projects that promote intercultural dialogue and European identity by connecting citizens from different countries through shared activities and debates.

--- ## Description This grant supports projects under the Town Twinning initiative, aiming to foster intercultural dialogue and reinforce a multifaceted European identity. The program encourages activities that bring together citizens from different nationalities and linguistic backgrounds, promoting mutual understanding, respect for EU values, and active citizenship. Projects may include debates on European solidarity, the future of Europe, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on civic participation, and draw inspiration from initiatives like the New European Bauhaus. The objective is to benefit both direct participants and the broader communities of the participating towns, multiplying the experience of Europe’s shared heritage and values. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: April 9, 2025 - Application deadline: September 17, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: October 2025 – February 2026 - Information to applicants: March 2026 - Grant agreement signature: April/May 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for the 2025 call: €5,000,000 - Grants are awarded as lump sums (specific amounts depend on project scope and are detailed in the call documents) - Indicative number of grants is not specified; funding is competitive --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Legal entities established in eligible countries as defined in the call document (typically EU Member States and associated countries) - Projects must involve at least two towns from different eligible countries - Detailed eligibility criteria, including financial and operational capacity requirements, are provided in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-citizens-town-tt_en.pdf) --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-CITIZENS-TOWN-TT?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=14&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - Single-stage submission and evaluation process - The application must follow the format and page limits described in Part B of the application form, available in the submission system - Required documents include the standard application form, detailed budget table, and relevant annexes (see [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-citizens-town-tt_en.pdf) for details) - Evaluation criteria and scoring are detailed in the call document --- ## Additional Information - Projects should address one or more of the following themes: European solidarity, EU values, integration, combating euroscepticism, and the impact of COVID-19 on communities - Projects benefiting the wider community (not just direct participants) are strongly encouraged - An online info session for applicants was held on May 14, 2025; a recording or materials may be available on the call page - Translated call documents are available in 23 EU official languages --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-CITIZENS-TOWN-TT?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=14&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-citizens-town-tt_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (template)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/af_cerv_en.pdf) - [Budget calculator (Town Twinning)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/calculator_cerv-towntt_en.xlsx) - [CERV Work Programmes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme_en) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------------ |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu) | | CERV National Contacts | [CERV Contact Points by country](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/cerv-2024-citizens-town-tt?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=relevance&keywords=cerv&status=31094501,31094502&frameworkProgramme=43251589#:~:text=%C2%A0or%20the-,CERV%20Contact%20Point,-of%20your%20country) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | ---

Call Town Twinning 2025

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