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June 26, 2025 (Framework Partnership Agreement application deadline)

Multi-annual operating grants; typically 3-year agreements; 13–17 partnerships expected; actual annual grant size determined in subsequent calls.

3-year framework partnership agreements for European networks advancing judicial cooperation and access to justice in civil/criminal matters.

--- ## Description This EU call aims to establish 3-year Framework Partnership Agreements (FPAs) with European networks whose statutory objectives include facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation in civil and/or criminal matters and/or improving access to justice for all. Networks selected through this call will be eligible to receive annual operating grants, enabling them to strengthen their capacity and play an active role in the development, implementation, and dissemination of EU policies in these fields. The FPAs serve as umbrella agreements, with annual grants awarded based on annual work programmes aligned with the Justice Programme's priorities. --- ## Due Dates - **June 26, 2025**: Deadline for submission of Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) applications (JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-FPA). --- ## Funding Amount - The call will result in the selection of 13–17 framework partners. - Funding is provided as annual operating grants under a 3-year FPA. - The actual size of annual grants is determined via subsequent, closed calls for Specific Grant Agreements (SGAs). - The FPA itself does not guarantee funding but is a prerequisite for annual grant eligibility. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Single applicant only (one network per application; member organisations cannot apply individually). - Must be a legal entity (private body), non-profit, and established in an eligible country. - Must be a formal network (with or without legal personality, but with a joint secretariat or officially appointed coordinator) operating at the European level. - Network must have members from at least 14 EU Member States or associated countries. - Statutory aims must align with facilitating/supporting judicial cooperation in civil/criminal matters and/or access to justice. - **Eligible countries:** - EU Member States (except Denmark, but including overseas countries and territories). - Non-EU countries associated to the Justice Programme or in ongoing negotiations for association (agreement must be in force before grant signature). - **Exclusions:** - Natural persons (except self-employed sole traders), international organisations, and EU bodies (except the Joint Research Centre) are not eligible. - Entities subject to EU restrictive or conditionality measures are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The application consists of: - **Part A:** Administrative information (entered online). - **Part B:** Technical description (uploaded as PDF). - **KPI tool:** Project data for key performance indicators. - **Annexes:** CVs, last year’s activity report, list of previous projects (last 4 years), and list of network members (with country and type). - If activities involve children, a child protection policy is required. - Applications must be complete, in English or any EU official language (abstract/summary in English recommended), and adhere to a 45-page limit for Part B. - Only proposals submitted before the deadline will be considered. --- ## Additional Information - The FPA is a prerequisite for annual operating grants but does not guarantee funding. - Networks must submit a 3-year work programme (starting in 2026), specifying activities under one priority (judicial cooperation or access to justice). - All activities must mainstream gender equality and non-discrimination. - Financial and operational capacity will be assessed during evaluation. - Proposals are evaluated on relevance (40 points), quality (40 points), and impact (20 points), with a minimum of 25/40 for relevance and 70/100 overall required for funding consideration. - Only single-applicant proposals are accepted; no consortia or affiliated entities. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (Full Guidelines)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/wp-call/2023-2024/call-fiche_just-2025-jcoo-jacc-og-fpa_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/temp-form/af/af_just-fpa-og_en.pdf) - [Model Framework Partnership Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/fpa_en.pdf) - [Justice Programme Regulation (2021/693)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2021.156.01.0021.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2021%3A156%3ATOC) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General & application questions | [EC-JUSTICE-CALLS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EC-JUSTICE-CALLS@ec.europa.eu) | | IT/Portal technical issues | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Funder main contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (European Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Call for 3-year Framework Partnership Agreements to support European networks active in the area of facilitating and promoting judicial cooperation in civil and/or criminal matters and/or in the area of access to justice

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