Call for proposals for Networks of Towns (CERV-2026-CITIZENS-TOWN-NT)

16/04/2026 17:00

European Commission

Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)

• To promote exchanges between citizens of different countries, in particular through networks of towns, to give them practical experience of the wealth and diversity of the common heritage of the Union and to make them aware that these constitute the foundation for a common future.
• To develop sustainable networks of towns, deepening and intensifying their cooperation, while outlining common activities to promote Union values and fundamental rights, and their long-term vision for the future of European integration.
• To inclusively support citizens’ engagement and participation in the democratic life and public policymaking at local level.

− be legal entities (public or private bodies)
− be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
− EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
− non-EU countries:
− countries associated to the CERV Programme or countries which are in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement and where the agreement enters into force before grant signature                                − be non-profit making towns/municipalities or, their twinning committees or networks, other local/regional authorities, federations/associations of local authorities, or other non-profit organisations representing local authorities.

-The application must involve at least four applicants (not being affiliated entity or associated partner) from at least four different eligible countries of which at least two are EU Member States.

Min: 100000

Max:

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12-24 months