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17.05.2002
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COMMISSION
THE COMMUNITY YOUTH ACTION PROGRAMME
Call for submission of large scale cooperation,training
and information projects Action 5 —support measures
(DG EAC 06/02)
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JO/budget
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(2002/C 115/09)
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Directorate
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Education
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General
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GENERAL
FRAMEWORK FOR LARGE SCALE PROJECTS UNDER ACTION 5
Through this call for projects the Commission invites
project promoters to submit applications for large scale
European projects under Action 5 of the Youth programme.
OBJECTIVES OF THE YOUTH PROGRAMME
Above all,the Youth programme offers young people
opportunities of mobility and of playing an active role
in the construction of the Europe of the third millennium.It
aims at contributing to the achievement of a ‘Europe of
knowledge ’ and creating a European arena for cooperation
in the development of youth policy,based on non-formal
education.
It encourages the concept of lifelong learning and the
development of aptitudes and competencies,which promote
active citizenship.
NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORK
In the context of international youth work,non-formal
education has clear and significant characteristics:projects
actively involve young people who contribute to a project
ina voluntary capacity.These projects,like youth exchanges
or voluntary services,youth initiatives or seminars,are
not part of any formal educational curriculum.They are,however,
distinguished by a planned programme of personal and social
educationwhich embraces methods of intercultural learning.
It is important to stress that the projects are carried
out by trained and skilled actors working in the field
of youth.
A strong European dimension is ensured through the involvement
of partners and participants from different countries
and cultural backgrounds.
In addition,besides the relevant skills (e.g.communication,teamwork
and methodologies of intercultural learning) and competencies
(e.g. about Europeansocieties and politics)which are familiar
to these international Youth projects,depending on the
theme chosenfor anactivity,there is a stron g political
vision attached to it. Values like democracy,tolerance
and solidarity are integral to every Youth project. It
is believed that the opportunity for young people to participate
in society is improved through their involvement in non-formal
educational projects within an international context.Furthermore,international
activities,namely those which apply the quality standards
of the Youth programme, contribute significantly towards
active European citizenship .
The highest importance is attached to the quality and
content of the projects which are organised or supported
within these programmes,specifically with respect to promoting
European citizenship,the participation of young people
in society and politics,intercultural learning,the involvement
of young people with less opportunities,the fight against
racism,etc.
WHITE PAPER,‘A NEW IMPETUS FOR YOUTH ’
The concept of non-formal education,as it is promoted
through the Youth programme,also plays animportant role
in the White Paper,‘A new impetus for Youth ’,published
end of 2001 (http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/youth/ywp/index.html
AIMS OF ACTION 5 —SUPPORT MEASURES
Support measures have two basic aims:
—to assist in the development of the three major Actions
of the Youth programme (Youth for Europe,European voluntary
service and youth initiatives)through the support of training,cooperation
and information projects.
—to contribute to achieving the objectives of the Youth
programme as well as fostering and strengthening cooprationinEuropeanyouth
matters.
Please note that a variety of projects can be supported
through the channels of Action 5.These applications should
be addressed to the National Agencies for the Youth programme.
Please consult the user's guide for further details at
the following Internet address: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/youth/youthprogram.html
OBJECTIVES OF THIS CALL
Withinthe framework of Action 5 of the Youth programme
the Commission aims to support large scale European youth
projects on cooperation,training andinformation in non-formal
education. This call for projects only addresses large
scale projects that must follow the priorities set out
by the Commission in this call.The large scale European
projects must have a clear European dimension and contribute
to the development of the Youth programme as well as European
cooperation onyouth matters. Standard activities of organisations
or networks are not supported through this call for projects.
PRIORITIES OF THIS CALL FOR PROJECTS
Through this call for projects the Commissionwould like
to call for large scale Europeanprojects which possess
a clearly identifiable added value for the Youth programme
and youth cooperation.
The Commission therefore sets priorities concerning the
themes to be worked onthrough the selected projects.
In addition,priorities are set in line with the working
methods to be applied for project implementation.
THEMES
—Projects aiming at improving the active citizenship and
participation (Participation of young people is the key
demands of the White Paper onyouth policy. ) of young
people with less opportunities (These are young people
with a lack of resources in different areas, be it social,educational,cultural,economic,emotional,psychological
or physical )in society, (Projects can refer to the pilot
training course on European citizenship implemented within
the partnership between the Council of Europe and the
European Commission in training in non-formal education/youth
work. One pilot training courses was implemented in November
2001 and one in June 2002. All documents and information
related to theses course will be made available at the
partnership website at the following Internet address:
http://www.training-youth.net.
In addition,the publication of educational material (a
‘T-Kit ’)on European citizenship is planned for the autumnof
2002. ),
—projects aiming at combating discrimination,racism and
xenophobia by facilitating a dialogue and joint activities
of young people from different cultural,ethnic and religious
backgrounds with special emphasis on the integration of
young people from minorities ,
—projects using sport (Please see also the ‘Proposal for
a Decisionof the European Parliament and of the Council
establishing the European Year of Educationthrough Sport
2004 ’(OJ C 25 E,29.1.2002)at the following Internet address:http://europa.eu.int/comm/sport/index_en.html
)and outdoor education as a tool for social integration
and non-formal education
(Please see the study onsports as a tool for social integrationat
the following Internet address:http://europa.eu.int/comm/sport/
key_files/youth/a_youth_en.html ) with special emphasis
onthe inclusion of disabled ( Please also see the Council
Decision of 3 December 2001 on the European Year of People
with Disabilities at the following Internet address:http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/disability/
year_en.html) young people.
WORKING METHODS
In addition,the
working methods and quality standards in international
youth work and non-formal education have to be applied.The
following points regarding the working methods are therefore
to be understood as preconditions for the selection of
a project inrelation to the above-described themes:
—projects must be innovative and involve young people
in the preparation,implementation and follow-up of an
activity,
—projects must combine cooperation,training and information
aspects in order to encompass a strong European dimension,an
intensive learning process for participants and a high
visibility andmultiplier effect of both the activity inquestionand
the Youth programme,
—projects must be basedon intercultural working methods
and non-formal education in a European context. |
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Target
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All organisations and public bodies which
have their seat in one of the programme countries and
are willing to develop activities inline with the Youth
programme's objectives are entitled to apply under Action
5.
The Commission will only take into consideration projects
that fullfill the following criteria:
—the project has to be submitted by an organisation located
in one of the programme countries (EU Member States (Austria,Belgium,Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,
Ireland,Italy,Luxembourg,Netherlands,Portugal,Spain,Sweden,
United Kingdom. ),
EEA countries ( Iceland,Liechtenstein,Norway.),
preaccession countries (Bulgaria,Cyprus,Czech Republic,Estonia,Hungary,Latvia,
Lithuania,Malta,Poland,Romania,Slovak Republic,Slovenia),
—the project has to involve at least four partner organisations
from different programme countries,
—if the project is with preaccession countries the number
of countries from the EU-18 (EU Member States and EEA
countries) and preaccession countries should be balanced,
—the balance between countries should be reflected among
the distribution of the participants taking part in the
project,
—the budget must be accurate,balanced and expressed in
euro,
—the project must be non-profit-making.
Applications from organisations which have previously
received a grant from the Commission will be considered
only if proper use of this previous subsidy has been duly
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Geographical
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Finance
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The total amount earmarked
for this call for projects is EUR 2 000 000.
(This is,however,subject to approval of the budgetary
authority for the budget year 2003.)The Commission estimates
that this amount will allow the support of between 10
and 15 high quality projects.
Community grants are based on the principle of co-financing:
—The request for funding may not exceed 65 %of the eligible
costs.Personnel costs have to be covered by the contribution
of the applicant and his partners to the global budget.
The maximum funding amount will not exceed EUR 100 000
per year of activity.
The vademecum on grant management,which introduces the
general rules for European Commission grants,can be consulted
at the following address: http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgc/info_subv/index_en.htm
The Commission reserves the right to award a lower grant
amount than requested by the applicant.Grants higher than
requested will not be awarded.
The budget items indicated in the form foreseen for the
submission of applications include the relevant budget
headings that are eligible for Community funding.
The budget must be expressed ineuro.The budget must be
balanced and must be detailed enough to ensure that the
proposed activities are identifiable,monitored and verifiable.
The following expenses are not eligible for Community
funding:
—costs which do not give rise to actual,effective expenditure,
—expenditure on luxuries or expenditure which is considered
excessive,
—expenditure on the purchase of fixed equipment,
—contributions in kind,
—contingency costs.
Owing to the nature of the call,projects should have a
duration of at least 18 months in order to ensure that
an activity is sustainable.
If justified,a maximum duration of up to three years will
be accepted. Projects must start between 1 March 2003
and 1 September 2003.
TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF APPLICANTS
Technical capacity will be assessed on the basis of:
—the CVs of the project leaders and their experience in
directing,managing,coordinating and organising projects,
—the latest annual activity report and,if available,an
assessment report from the applicant organisation. Financial
capacity will be assessed on the basis of:
—the funding amount requested in relation to the applicant's
provisional budget for the current year and if available
the following year,
—the capacity to assemble co-funding,
—the applicant's accounts for the previous financial year
and, if appropriate,other administrative or accounting
documents supplied by the applicant.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The decision on the allocation of grants will be taken
by a selection panel made up of European Commission representatives
and the national agencies for the Youth programme.
The selection meeting is chaired by a representative of
Unit D.1 of the Directorate-General for Education and
Culture. Applicants will be informed of the Commission's
decision as soon as possible.The Commission's decision
is final.
CONTRACTUALISATION AND PAYMENT OF THE GRANT
Should the Commission award a grant,a standard agreement
setting out the conditions and the grant amount in euro
will be sent to the beneficiary.
The following payment arrangements will be made once the
agreement is duly signed by the legal representative of
the beneficiary organisation and the representative of
the EuropeanCommission:
—50 %first advance payment,
—30 %second advance payment on receipt and acceptance
of the interim report,
—20 %balance payment on receipt and acceptance of the
final report.
REPORTING
The beneficiary organisation is requested to present the
interim and final report of the project on behalf of all
partner organisations.
The reports are the main tools for evaluating the achievements
of the project,and must provide as complete a picture
of the project as possible.The reports should allow for
a review and qualitative and quantitative assessment of:
—the results achieved incomparisonwith the aims (activities/
impact/products,etc.),
—the means used to achieve these results in relation to
the budget realised.
The contractors will therefore be advised to read the
report forms and the accompanying explanatory notes carefully,on
receipt,in order to familiarise themselves with the content
and to become aware of the financial and accounting requirements.
The Commissionreserves the right to withdraw its support
entirely or partly if the project is not implemented as
described in the application,if changes undertaken are
not authorised by the Commission,or if the reporting is
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Duration
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Deadline
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October 2002
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Contact/Address
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| European Commission
Directorate-General for Education and Culture Youth,
Civil Society,
Communication Unit D.1 ‘Youth —Call for projects Action5
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(VM-2;5/52)
B-1049 Brussels
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