tenders and grants

partnership

GRUNDTVIG —ADULT EDUCATION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Centralisedactions (Grundtvig 1 and 4)
Under both Grundtvig 1 and 4, particular priority will be given to projects and networks which:
—address key themes, target groups and types of activity identified in the European Commission's communication of 21 November 2001, referred to above,
—envisage the development of transnational courses for the further training of adult education staff, also as a means of boosting the number of training opportunities available to Grundtvig 3 grant holders,
—are designed to disseminate innovation and good practice between different parts of Europe, whether or not this good practice has been developed by Socrates-Grundtvig projects.
The following additional priorities will apply in 2003, over and above those such as intercultural learning and equal opportunities issues referred to as priorities for the whole Socrates programme above:
GRUNDTVIG 1: EUROPEAN COOPERATION PROJECTS
—Improving the image and attractiveness of lifelong learning and stimulating demand , particularly among hard-to-reach groups: promoting cooperation with the media;aware-raising campaigns etc.
—Updating basic skills .
—Adult learning for active citizenship
—Valuing knowledge and competence obtained through non-formal and informal learning.
—Family, parental and inter-generational learning ; learning opportunities for senior citizens .
—Consumer education and health-related issues.
—The adult education teacher : analysis of theirchanging profession and role;further training and the development of new pedagogies, particularly to promote learner-centred approaches;working conditions;strategies for older teachers.
—The adult learning institution , including such aspects as management of change towards more learner-centred approaches;managing the institutional impact of outreach to marginalised groups;catering for the learning needs of a multicultural society;funding strategies and financial management;quality assurance;development of local learning centres based on analysis of learners'needs.
—Identification, development and networking of resources for adult learning in Europe: information services and tools on learning offers, tests, accreditation, educational leave regulations etc. ;libraries and documentation centres on adult education.
—Development of qualitative and statistical indicators, tools and databases for good practice in the field of adult learning (and especially non-formal and informal learning): local, regional, national and European contributions; exploiting the work of international organisations; developing a European statistical resource tool etc.

GRUNDTVIG 4: GRUNDTVIG NETWORKS
In the case of Grundtvig 4 (networks)only a small number of projects will be supported. The additional priorities for 2003, over and above those referred to above for the Socrates programme as a whole, will be as follows:
—analysis of learners'needs, stimulation of demand among hard-to-reach adult groups (including Adult Learners'Weeks etc. ),
—parental and family education ,
—valuing non-formal and informal learning,
—guidance and counselling ,
—methods of financing lifelong learning (effective models for funding and cost-sharing at national, regional or local level),
—developing learning opportunities for people who will be active in society outside the framework of remunerated employment (voluntary work, associations, community schemes etc. ),
—adult learning opportunities for the disabled ,
—adult learning opportunities for older citizens ,
—adult learning in rural areas .
In order to be selected, Grundtvig 4 networks should in particular:
—be geographically broad-based and inclusive,
—be composed of strong and representative organisations/ institutions (genuine multiplierfunction),
—provide a link between Grundtvig projects in the thematic area concerned,
—play a pivotal role in the process of dissemination,
—be active in developing further training courses and activities for adult education staff.
Applicants wishing to submit pre-proposals under Grundtvig 4 are encouraged to obtain the special information sheet available on request from the address of the technical assistance office indicated in Section V below.

Decentralised actions (Grundtvig 2 and 3)
—Particular priority will be given to Grundtvig 2 learning partnerships with strong involvement of adult learners and which show a clearpotential to become a vehicle for exchange and dissemination of good practice and experience.
—The minimum duration of one week for Grundtvig 3 training activities, mentioned in the guidelines for applicants, will no longerapply.
Persons interested in applying for grants under Grundtvig 2 and 3 are strongly encouraged to contact the National Agency in their respective country, in order to receive further advice.

Annual national priorities for decentralised actions
The national authorities of the participating countries listed below will apply additional national priorities for the selection of decentralised projects. These national priorities are complementary to the general European priorities mentioned in the otherchapters of this call.
Austria
Grundtvig 2:
—educational data and indicators/identification of need in qualifications,
—motivation to learn, new learning and teaching methods, competencies to learn,
—recognition of learning/certification,
—learning centres/networking,
—funding models and incentive systems,
—vocational and educational information and counselling,
—quality assurance, consumer protection and professionalisation.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Socrates decision states in Annex IV. B. 2 that: ‘The Community contribution will not normally exceed 75 %of the total cost of any specific project, except in the case of accompanying measures ’. Participating institutions/organisations are therefore expected to commit other resources to the project and to declare such other sources of funding. The Commission may award a grant of less than the amount requested by the applicant. Grants will not be awarded for more than the amount requested. The rules governing eligible costs are explained in the application forms which are available from the addresses listed in Section V.
The guidelines for applicants provide information on the financial support available within the programme, where the amount of support provided is likely to remain stable. Generally speaking, the level of grants awarded is likely to vary considerably, depending on the type of project, the number of countries involved and so on. The following indications may be useful for developing project proposals:

Grundtvig
Grundtvig 1 (projects): Based on previous experience, grants are likely to vary from around EUR 20 000 to EUR 100 000 perannum.
Grundtvig 4 (networks): Based on previous experience, grants are likely to vary from around EUR 50 000 to EUR 150 000 perannum.

(1 )In the following countries, earlier deadlines apply:
—Germany: dates vary between the different Länder , the earliest being 1 February 2003. Full details of the dates for all the Länder are available from national agencies in all participating countries,
—Greece: 1 February 2003 school partnerships, 15 January 2003 expression of interest to receive a Comenius language assistant,
—Spain: 1 February 2003,
—Italy: 1 February 2003,
—Finland: 1 February 2003,
—United Kingdom: 1 February 2003,
—Romania: 1 February 2003. (2 )In the following country, an earlier deadline applies:
—Spain: 1 February 2003.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Application and selection procedures in Socrates vary, depending on whether the action concerned is managed centrally by the European Commission or on a decentralised level by the national agencies designated by participating countries. This information is given in detail in the guidelines for applicants.
The application forms to be used, the guidelines for applicants and further details on the programme are available:
—from the national agencies for the programme, the list of which appears in Section VI and at the central website for Socrates below,
—from the central website for Socrates at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html
—from the Socrates, Leonardo and Youth technical assistance office (TAO), rue de Trèves/Trierstraat 59-61), B-1000 Brussels, tel. (32-2)233 01 11, fax (32-2)233 01 50, e-mail: info@socrates-youth.be , which provides the European Commission (Directorate-General for Education and Culture)with technical assistance in implementing the programme.

For several of the actions within the programme, contact seminars are being organised to help people find suitable partner institutions in other participating countries and to establish projects. Details of these events are available from national agencies on request.
Applicants will be informed of the result of the selection procedures in writing. The Commission will endeavour to ensure that the selection decisions are made known to applicants at the latest five months after the closing date for submission of applications. For projects selected in accordance with the two-phase procedure, this will only refer to the second stage of the selection (full project proposals).

LIST OF SOCRATES NATIONAL AGENCIES
http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/nat-est.html