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

July 15, 2025 (Opens) | October 23, 2025 (Deadline)

€13,200,000 total for LGBTIQ and related priorities; lump sum grants; project budgets vary.

Supports projects advancing equality and fighting discrimination against LGBTIQ people in the EU under the CERV programme.

--- ## Description This grant, under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV), funds projects that combat discrimination against LGBTIQ people and promote LGBTIQ equality across the European Union. The initiative aims to foster equality, inclusion, and respect for LGBTIQ rights by supporting actions that raise awareness, build capacity, implement anti-discrimination policies, reduce prejudice, and promote equal participation in society. Projects are encouraged to share best practices and strengthen cooperation among civil society, public authorities, and organizations working in the field of LGBTIQ rights and equality. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: July 15, 2025 - Application deadline: October 23, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time Evaluation is expected to occur from October 2025 to March 2026, with notifications to applicants by March–April 2026 and grant agreements signed between April–July 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Total indicative budget for this and related priorities: **€13,200,000** - Grants are awarded as **lump sum grants**; individual project budgets will vary based on scope and scale. - The number of grants is not fixed; refer to the call document for further details. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Public bodies, non-profit organizations, international organizations, and other relevant legal entities established in eligible countries. - **Eligible countries:** EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories), and certain non-EU countries as listed in the [participating countries list](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_cerv_en.pdf). - Additional eligibility and admissibility criteria are detailed in [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-equal_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage application process via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-LGBTIQ?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Application materials:** - [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-equal_en.pdf) - [Standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/af_cerv_en.pdf) (specific version in the submission system) - [Detailed budget table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_cerv-lsii_en.xlsm) - **Evaluation:** Proposals are evaluated against criteria outlined in the call document (Sections 8 and 9). - **Additional guidance:** Refer to the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for step-by-step instructions. --- ## Additional Information - Online info sessions will be held, with details and materials available on the [event webpage](https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/just/redirection/item/894873/en). - Frequently asked questions and updates are published on the [topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-LGBTIQ?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Partner search functionality is available on the portal for collaboration opportunities. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-LGBTIQ?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=3&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-equal_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) - [Detailed Budget Table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_cerv-lsii_en.xlsm) - [List of Participating Countries](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_cerv_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [CERV National Contact Points](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme/cerv-national-contact-points_en) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General queries (LGBTIQ priority) | [EC-CERV-CALLS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EC-CERV-CALLS@ec.europa.eu) | | National-level support | [CERV National Contact Points](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme/cerv-national-contact-points_en) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission general | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) or +32 2 299 11 11 |

Fighting discrimination against LGBTIQ people and promoting LGBTIQ equality

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