Networks of Towns initiative (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme) - European Commission

The Networks of Towns initiative under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme promotes citizen exchanges and aims to develop sustainable networks of towns, deepening cooperation and promoting EU values and fundamental rights. Projects may include workshops, seminars, conferences, training activities and exchanges among local authorities and civil society organisations from at least four eligible countries over a period of 12 to 24 months. Grants cover at least EUR 100,000 with no upper limit stated.

Project grants with a minimum grant amount of EUR 100,000; no maximum grant amount is specified.

Eligible applicants must be legal entities established in EU Member States (including OCTs); lead applicants and co-applicants must be non-profit towns/municipalities or other levels of local authorities or their twinning committees or other non-profit organisations representing local authorities, with activities taking place in at least two eligible countries and involving at least four applicants from four different eligible countries.

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