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

September 18, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€18,000,000 total budget for 2025; individual project grant sizes vary

Supports civil society organisations in the EU to protect, promote, and raise awareness of fundamental rights and Union values under the CERV programme.

Projects must address only one specific priority from the call; see details below.

--- ## Description This call, under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV), provides action grants to civil society organisations across the European Union. The aim is to strengthen the protection and promotion of fundamental rights, Union values, rule of law, democratic dialogue, transparency, and good governance. Projects should focus on increasing awareness and capacity to apply the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and may be national or transnational in scope. Applicants must select and address only one of the following priorities: - Capacity building and awareness raising on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights - Empowering civic space to promote rights and values - Strategic litigation to defend fundamental rights - Combating hate crime and hate speech - Supporting an enabling environment for the protection of whistleblowers The call seeks to ensure that the rights enshrined in the Charter are upheld and to contribute to a more democratic European Union. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: **September 18, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)** - Evaluation period: October 2025 – February 2026 - Notification to applicants: March 2026 - Grant agreement signature: June 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total call budget:** €18,000,000 (for 2025) - **Grant size:** Individual project grant amounts will vary depending on scope and budget submitted. - **Type of action:** CERV Project Grants (CERV-PJG), single-stage submission. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Civil society organisations (CSOs) operating at local, regional, national, or transnational level within EU Member States. - **Eligible countries:** See Section 6 of the [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-char-liti_en.pdf) for a full list. - **Other conditions:** Applicants must have financial and operational capacity to carry out the project. Proposals must address only one of the call's listed priorities. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications 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-CHAR-LITI?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Format:** Use the standard CERV application form (available in the portal’s submission system). - **Guidance:** Refer to the [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-char-liti_en.pdf) for full requirements, eligibility, and evaluation criteria. - **Support:** Online info sessions and Q&A updates are posted on the [EACEA website](https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-session-cerv-civil-dialogue-call-proposals-cerv-2025-char-liti-2025-06-10_en). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must be clearly focused on one priority area as outlined in the call. - The call document is available in English, French, and German. - Partner search functionality is available via the portal for applicants seeking collaborators. - Additional resources and templates (application forms, model grant agreements, manuals) are accessible on the portal. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-CHAR-LITI?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&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-char-liti_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (CERV)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/af_cerv_en.pdf) - [CERV National Contact Points](https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme-overview/cerv-national-contact-points_en) - [EACEA Info Session Presentations](https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-session-cerv-civil-dialogue-call-proposals-cerv-2025-char-liti-2025-06-10_en) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------|---------| | General & call-specific queries | [CERV National Contact Point](https://commission.europa.eu/funding-tenders/find-funding/eu-funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme-overview/cerv-national-contact-points_en) (if available in your country) | | Email (for non-IT questions) | EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu (reference: "CERV-2025-CHAR-LITI") | | IT/Portal support | [Funding & Tenders IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission general contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) |

Call for proposals to promote civil society organisations’ awareness of, capacity building and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

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