Date: 24 September 2021 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 CET Venue: Online (via Zoom) Background On 17 December 2020, after months of painstaking inter-institutional negotiations against the backdrop of a global pandemic, the European Union adopted the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), its long-term budget for 2021-2027. Together with the NextGenerationEU recovery … [Read more...]
A New Horizon for Europe: Navigating into the European Horizon for Research and Innovation
The launch of the new Horizon Europe funding programme worth 95.5 billion EUR and its first round of calls have being sparking enthusiasm and interest among the multiple actors that were long awaiting for initiating and testing their innovative actions for the green and digital transition, as well as an inclusive economy. Yet, while the scope of the funding programme meets … [Read more...]
First calls under the Creative Europe 2021-27 have been launched!
The new Creative Europe Programme for 2021-27 was launched with the adoption of its first Annual Work Programme and the opening of the first calls under the 'Culture' strand! The programme will finance actions in the cultural and creative sectors with a total budget of EUR 2.4 billion for the next 7 years (63% higher than the previous programme). About the new Creative … [Read more...]
Skillnet Training Session – Making the Most of Cohesion & Rural Development Funds
MFF, ERDF, ESF, EFRD, EAGF...navigating the sea of acronyms in the EU funding lexicon can be a daunting task for would-be applicants. Yet, unlocking these funds will be crucial for regions if they are to bounce back from the pandemic. What can be done to help regions access the crucial funding they need to support their recovery? The AER recognises these challenges members … [Read more...]
EU4Health 2021-2027 is Adopted: Resilience, Innovation and Accessibility
On March 26, the European Commission announced the entry into force of the new EU4Health Programme to support the resilience and innovation of health systems across Europe throughout the period 2021-2027. With a budget of EUR 5.1 billion for investments in the health sector, the EU4Health 2021-2027 programme is financially the largest health programme ever launched! The … [Read more...]
Partner Search: new project proposal to support youth employment across Europe
Are you interested in joining projects within the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment Call? Maramures County Council, local public administration in Romania and member region of AER, is looking for partners to join their new project to support youth employment. About the EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment EEA and Norway Grants Fund for … [Read more...]
Spring Digest: Funding opportunities for EU and non-EU member regions
Looking for funding for your projects? Here are some opportunities you could be interested in! The AER Project Unit has prepared a selection of calls for proposals on the following subjects: Cohesion Policy, energy, climate action, civil society, citizen’s rights, youth and social economy. If you require any further information, are looking for partners, or planning to … [Read more...]
Call for Proposals: Research & Innovation Projects in response to COVID-19
If you are an organisations interested in submitting research and innovation proposals in response to short to medium-term COVID-19 specific needs in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey, this call for proposals is for you. The Assembly of European Regions is happy to present this call launched by the Eureka Network. The Eureka Network is an … [Read more...]
European Youth Foundation: Funding Opportunities Responding to COVID-19
If you are a local or a national non-governmental youth organisation looking for funding for activities aimed at demonstrating solidarity and supporting all persons affected by the COVID-19 crisis, this call is made for you. The Assembly of European Regions (AER) is happy to share this special call from the European Youth Foundation (EYF). The EYF is a fund established by … [Read more...]
Call for proposals : LIFE 2020 for Environment and Climate Action
If you are a public, private or a non-commercial organization and are committed to taking action for environment and climate change, this call is for you! AER is happy to introduce this call for proposals launched under LIFE 2020 by the European Commission. The main objective of LIFE 2020 is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of EU environmental … [Read more...]