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July 15, 2025 (opens) | October 23, 2025 (deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€13,200,000 total for this priority in 2025; single-stage, lump sum grants

Supports public authorities to combat racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ-phobia, and all forms of intolerance, fostering inclusive and equal societies.

--- ## Description This grant, under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV), supports public authorities in developing, implementing, and strengthening strategies and actions to combat racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ-phobia, and all other forms of intolerance—including intersectional discrimination. The scheme aims to foster equality and promote inclusive societies by empowering public authorities to address hate, discrimination, and ensure equal treatment and protection for all, especially those facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. --- ## Due Dates - **Call opens:** July 15, 2025 - **Application deadline:** October 23, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - **Evaluation period:** October 2025 – March 2026 - **Information to applicants:** March – April 2026 - **Grant agreements signed:** April – July 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total budget for this priority (2025):** €13,200,000 - **Type of grant:** Lump sum (single-stage) - **Number and size of grants:** Not specified; see call document for details --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Public authorities in eligible countries (see call document and [list of participating countries](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_cerv_en.pdf)) - **Other conditions:** - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity - Proposals must address the scope and objectives outlined in the call document - Additional eligibility details 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:** Electronic submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-RESTRICTED?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - **Documents required:** - Completed application form (template available in the system) - Detailed budget table ([template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_cerv-lsii_en.xlsm)) - Declaration on Honour (if applicable) - **Evaluation:** Single-stage; based on award criteria in Section 9 of the call document - **Timeline:** See “Due Dates” above --- ## Additional Information - The call is one of six priorities in the CERV-2025-EQUAL action grants. - Info sessions and Q&A updates are regularly posted on the [topic page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-RESTRICTED?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Proposals should align with the objectives of promoting equality and combating all forms of discrimination, including intersectional approaches. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Topic Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CERV-2025-EQUAL-RESTRICTED?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Full 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) - [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 Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_cerv-lsii_en.xlsm) - [Participating Countries List](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/guidance/list-3rd-country-participation_cerv_en.pdf) - [CERV Work Programmes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme_en) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------|---------| | General CERV queries (priorities 1, 4, 5, 6) | [EC-CERV-CALLS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EC-CERV-CALLS@ec.europa.eu) | | Antisemitism or anti-Muslim hatred (priorities 2, 3) | [EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu) | | CERV National Contact Points | [List of CERV 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 Helpdesk | [Portal Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission main line | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

Support to public authorities to combat racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ-phobia and all other forms of intolerance, including intersectional discrimination

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