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Expected opening: September 2025 | Expected deadline: November 2025

Amounts vary by project; multi-year operating grants typically support core activities of eligible organizations.

Supports organizations facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation and access to justice across the EU.

Only organizations with an existing Framework Partnership Agreement are eligible.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, managed by the European Commission under the Justice Programme, provides operating grants for 2026 to organizations involved in facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation in civil and/or criminal matters and access to justice. The funding aims to strengthen the development, implementation, and monitoring of EU policies in the field of justice, with a focus on fostering collaboration, data exchange, and innovation within the European justice sector. The grant is administered by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation and specifically targets organizations with an existing Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) in the relevant areas. --- ## Due Dates - Expected call opening: September 2025 - Expected application deadline: November 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amounts vary depending on the scale and scope of the proposed activities. - Grants typically cover a significant portion of eligible operating costs for one year, with the possibility of renewal. - Multi-year support is possible for organizations with an FPA, subject to annual application and approval. --- ## Eligibility - Only organizations with a valid Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) in the areas of judicial cooperation in civil/criminal matters or access to justice are eligible to apply. - Applicants must be established in an EU Member State or associated country. - Eligible entities include non-profit organizations, public authorities, and international organizations with relevant experience. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-SGA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Only organizations with an FPA will be able to access the application forms for this specific operating grant. - Detailed guidance and supporting documents are available on the portal. - Proposals are evaluated based on relevance, quality, impact, and budget. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended to support core operational activities rather than specific projects. - Activities may include policy development, stakeholder engagement, data collection, advocacy, and dissemination. - For more details, consult the official [call page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-SGA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) and related documentation. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Official Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2025-JCOO-JACC-OG-SGA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=15&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Justice Programme](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/justice-programme_en) - [About the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | General Inquiries | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Operating grants for 2026 under Framework Partnership Agreements in the area of facilitating and supporting judicial cooperation in civil and/or criminal matters and/or in the area of access to justice

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