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

July 31, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time)

€370,000 total budget for 2026; annual lump-sum grants per selected centre; partnership duration 2026–2030

Seeks partners in Croatia to operate EUROPE DIRECT centres, informing and engaging citizens on EU policies and initiatives from 2026–2030.

Applicants must provide additional resources beyond the grant to support centre activities.

--- ## Description The European Commission, through its Representation in Croatia, is inviting proposals from organizations interested in operating EUROPE DIRECT centres for the period 2026–2030. These centres play a vital role in bringing the European Union closer to citizens by: - Informing the public about EU policies, initiatives, and opportunities. - Listening to citizens’ concerns on EU matters and facilitating dialogue about the EU’s impact on daily life. - Supporting European civic education and contributing to the development of a European public sphere. - Organizing local communication and information activities, either independently or in cooperation with the European Commission Representation, European Parliament Liaison Offices, other EU information networks, and local multipliers. Selected partners will enter into a framework partnership agreement with the European Commission Representation in Croatia and will be eligible to receive annual grants to support the operation of their EUROPE DIRECT centre. Partners are required to secure additional financial and operational resources to ensure the full implementation of centre activities throughout the partnership. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 31, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - Opening date for submissions: May 6, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for 2026: €370,000 - Funding is provided as annual lump-sum grants to cover part of the operating costs for each EUROPE DIRECT centre. - The partnership agreement will cover the period 2026–2030, with annual grants awarded based on approved communication plans. - Partners must secure additional resources to fully fund all centre activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to organizations based in Croatia. - Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-croatia-fpa_en.pdf). - Applicants must demonstrate both financial and operational capacity. - Exclusion and admissibility conditions apply as outlined in the call document. --- ## Application Process - Proposals are submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ED-2025-CROATIA-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The process is single-stage. - Applicants must prepare a communication plan for each year of the partnership. - Detailed instructions, proposal layout, and page limits are provided in the application system and call documents. - Supporting documents and annexes must be included as specified. --- ## Additional Information - The annual grant is a lump-sum intended to partially cover centre operating costs; partners are obligated to contribute additional resources. - The framework partnership agreement is valid for the entire 2026–2030 period, with annual renewals contingent on approved plans. - For further details, consult the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-croatia-fpa_en.pdf) and related annexes. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ED-2025-CROATIA-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-croatia-fpa_en.pdf) - [EU Grants AGA — Annotated Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/aga_en.pdf) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call content inquiries | [COMM-REP-ZAG-EUROPE-DIRECT@ec.europa.eu](mailto:COMM-REP-ZAG-EUROPE-DIRECT@ec.europa.eu) | | Technical support (portal, submission) | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Croatian EC Representation information | [EC Representation in Croatia](https://croatia.representation.ec.europa.eu/index_hr) | | European Commission general contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | ---

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