Selection of partners to carry out EUROPE DIRECT activities

The European Commission in Germany is inviting applications for organizations to become EUROPE DIRECT centers for the period from 2026 to 2030. These centers are designed to foster a closer relationship between the EU and its citizens by providing information about the EU's operations, addressing citizen concerns, engaging in dialogue about the effects of the EU, and promoting European political education. The centers will collaborate with local communities and other EU outreach networks to organize communication and public relations activities focused on local EU topics of interest. Successful applicants, referred to as "Partners," will enter into a Framework Partnership Agreement with the European Commission Representation in Germany. They will receive an annual grant in the form of a lump sum, specifically intended to cover part of the operational costs of running a EUROPE DIRECT center. Each Partner is also required to contribute additional financial and operational resources to support their activities during the partnership period. The call for proposals is titled "Selection of partners to carry out EUROPE DIRECT activities (2026-2030) in Germany ED-2025-GERMANY" and features a total budget of €2,112,000 for the entire period. The application process is a single-stage open call, with a submission deadline set for June 24, 2025, and the call opened on May 6, 2025. Eligible applicants encompass local organizations such as NGOs, educational institutions, and public entities that demonstrate the capacity to manage communication and outreach related to EU topics. Detailed requirements, including admissibility criteria, evaluation processes, scoring, and legal stipulations, can be found in the call document. Interested applicants are advised to review the call document and supplementary materials thoroughly to prepare their proposals effectively. For technical assistance or inquiries related to the application process, contact information for support services is provided in the call document.

The European Commission in Germany is inviting applications to become a EUROPE DIRECT center for the period 2026-2030. The EUROPE DIRECT centers are tasked with bringing the EU closer to its citizens by informing them about the work of the EU, listening to their concerns, engaging in dialogue about the impact of the EU on their daily lives, contributing to European political education, and fostering a European public space. These centers are closely connected with local communities and organize communication and public relations activities on EU topics of local interest, in collaboration with the European Commission Representation, the European Parliament Liaison Offices, other EU public outreach networks, and local multipliers. Successful applicants, referred to as "Partners," will sign a Framework Partnership Agreement with the European Commission Representation in Germany for the years 2026 to 2030. Partners will be awarded an annual grant after submitting an annual communication plan. The annual grant will be in the form of a lump sum, covering part of the costs for operating a EUROPE DIRECT center. The Partner commits to providing the additional financial and operational resources needed to carry out the activities as a EUROPE DIRECT center during the term of the Partnership Agreement. Further details can be found in the call document and its annexes. The call for proposals is titled "Selection of partners to carry out EUROPE DIRECT activities (2026-2030) in Germany ED-2025-GERMANY". It is an ED-FPA Framework Partnership Agreement with the type of MGA being ED Framework Partnership [ED-FPA]. The call is currently open for submission with a single-stage deadline. The opening date was May 6, 2025, and the deadline is June 24, 2025, at 17:00:00 Brussels time. Regarding the conditions for application, the admissibility conditions concerning proposal page limits and layout are described in the call document and Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System. The eligible countries and other eligible conditions are also described in the call document. The financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are detailed in the call document. The submission and evaluation processes are described in the call document. The award criteria, scoring, thresholds, and process are described in the call document. The indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is described in the call document. The legal and financial set-up of the grants is described in the call document. The documents related to this call include the call document itself, rules for legal entity validation, LEAR appointment and financial capacity assessment, the EU Grants AGA Annotated Model Grant Agreement, the Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual, the Funding & Tenders Portal Terms and Conditions, and the Funding & Tenders Portal Privacy Statement. The budget overview indicates that for the year 2026, the ED-2025-GERMANY Framework Partnership Agreement has a budget of €2,112,000. The call is a single-stage process, with the opening date on May 6, 2025, and the deadline on June 24, 2025. To access the Electronic Submission Service, applicants should click the submission button next to the type of action and the type of model grant agreement that corresponds to their proposal. After confirming the choice, applicants will be linked to the correct entry point. Existing draft proposals can be accessed by logging into the Funding & Tenders Portal and selecting the My Proposals page. For technical questions, applicants are directed to the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ. For IT-related issues, such as forgotten passwords or access rights, applicants should contact the IT-Helpdesk. For content-related questions, applicants can contact EDinDE@ec.europa.eu or consult the provided website. In summary, this is a call for proposals from the European Commission Representation in Germany, seeking partners to operate EUROPE DIRECT centers across Germany from 2026 to 2030. These centers will serve as a vital link between the EU and its citizens, providing information, addressing concerns, and promoting dialogue on EU-related matters. Successful applicants will enter into a Framework Partnership Agreement and receive annual funding to support their activities. The call document provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application procedures, evaluation processes, and the overall objectives of the EUROPE DIRECT program. Interested organizations should carefully review the call document and related materials to prepare a comprehensive and compelling proposal.

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This opportunity is a call for proposals from organizations in Germany to become EUROPE DIRECT centers for the period 2026-2030. The EUROPE DIRECT centers serve as intermediaries between the EU and its citizens, providing information, addressing concerns, and promoting dialogue on EU-related topics. The European Commission Representation in Germany is seeking partners to operate these centers and carry out communication and public outreach activities. Successful applicants will sign a partnership framework agreement and receive an annual financial grant in the form of a lump sum to cover part of the operating costs. The partners are expected to provide additional resources to support the activities of the center. The application process is a single-stage open call with a deadline of 24 June 2025. The total budget for this call is €2,112,000. Applicants should carefully review the call document and its annexes for detailed information on eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and application procedures.