Networks of Towns (CERV initiative)

The Networks of Towns is a project grant under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) that supports activities promoting citizen exchanges, cooperation between towns and municipalities, and the development of networks among local authorities. Eligible activities include workshops, seminars, conferences, training, expert meetings, webinars, awareness-raising, and exchanges of good practices among public authorities and civil society organisations. Projects must involve at least four applicants from at least four eligible countries, with activities taking place in at least two eligible countries and lasting between 12 and 24 months.

Funding for project activities (workshops, seminars, conferences, training, expert meetings, webinars, awareness-raising, exchanges and dissemination) with grant amounts starting from EUR 100,000.

Legal entities (public or private bodies) established in EU Member States (including OCTs) and their activities must involve towns/municipalities or other levels of local authorities or their twinning committees or equivalent non-profit organisations.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal.