EU Preparatory actions in Sport
Overview
This call for proposals serves to implement the Preparatory action in the field of sport in accordance with the white paper on Sport produced by the European Commission. The main objective of the Preparatory action in the field of Sport for 2010 is to prepare future EU actions. This call for proposals will support transnational projects put forward by public bodies or civil society organisations in order to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of sport. There is a total budget of €2.5 million.
This call for proposals will support transnational projects put forward by public bodies or civil society organisations in order to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of sport, in the following areas:
- The fight against doping, and in particular projects that focus on prevention measures in amateur sport, sport for all and in fitness clubs. Up to five projects will be supported.
- Promoting social inclusion through sport, particularly the inclusion of migrants and those of foreign origin. Projects should exchange best practice between different sporting organisations/sports, schools, migrant organisations and national or local authorities. Up to five projects will be supported.
- Volunteering in sport, particularly projects that exchange best practice regarding the legal, fiscal and funding-related aspects of voluntary activity in sport faced by those involved in managing and running sports associations and local sports bodies. Up to three projects will be supported.
Any expenditure incurred before the start of activities will not be taken into account. The Commission department responsible for implementation and management of this action is the Sport Unit of the Directorate-General for Education and Culture.
How can apply
Funding will be available for public authorities, sporting organisations, educational institutions and civil society. Projects must start between 1 December 2010 and 31 March 2011 and finish before 30 June 2012. Grants can cover up to 80% of costs.