European Programme Europe for Citizens

Network of towns

The Call for Proposals “Network of Towns” has been published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme.

The general objectives of the “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, are:

- to raise awareness of remembrance, common history and values and the Union's aim that is to promote peace, its values and the well-being of its peoples by stimulating debate, reflection and development of networks;

- to encourage democratic and civic participation of citizens at Union level, by developing citizens' understanding of the Union policy making-process and promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering at Union level.

The specific objective of the “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, is to foster municipalities and associations working together on a common theme in a long-term perspective, developing networks of towns to make their cooperation more sustainable. Networking between municipalities on issues of common interest appears to be an important means for enabling the exchange of good practices. Twinning is a strong link that binds municipalities; therefore, the potential of the networks created by a series of town twinning links should be used for developing thematic and long-lasting cooperation between towns. The European Commission supports the development of such networks, which are important for ensuring structured, intense and multifaceted cooperation, therefore contributing to maximizing the impact of the Programme.

 

Twinning is a strong link that binds municipalities; therefore, the potential of the networks created by a series of town twinning links should be used for developing thematic and long-lasting cooperation between towns. By the following “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, European Commission aims at developing such networks, which are important for ensuring structured, intense and multifaceted cooperation, therefore contributing to maximizing the impact of the Programme.

 

The expected results of the current “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, are:

- to integrate a range of activities around the subject(s) of common interest to be addressed in the context of the Programme’s objectives or annual priorities

- to define target groups for which the selected themes are particularly relevant and involve community members active in the subject area (i.e. experts, local associations, citizens and citizens’ groups directly affected by the theme, etc.);

- to serve as a basis for future initiatives and actions between the towns involved, on the issues addressed or possibly on further issues of common interest.

 

Eligible applicants in the framework of the current “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, are:   

- towns/municipalities or their twinning committees or networks;

- other levels of local/regional authorities;

- federations/associations of local authorities.

- non-profit organisations representing local authorities

In addition to the applicants mentioned above, non-profit civil society organisations can be partners to those projects. A project must involve municipalities from at least 4 eligible countries of which at least one is an EU Member State.

 

The maximum eligible grant for a project: is between 25 000 EUR to 150 000 EUR depending on the action chosen.

 

The deadline for submitting proposals in the framework of the current “Network of Towns” call for proposals, published by the European Commission in the framework of the Europe for Citizens Programme, is 1 September 2016.

 

Further information on the current call for proposals is available on the European Commission’s web site at: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/europe-for-citizens/news/call-for-proposal-network-towns-2016-second-deadline_en.