Call for proposals - EAC/22/10: Preparatory action in the field of sport (Open call)

The main objective of the Preparatory actions in the field of sport is to prepare future EU actions in this field, on the basis of priorities set in the White Paper on Sport. 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:
(a) Fight against doping
(b) Promoting social inclusion in and through sport
(c) Promoting volunteering in sport

Applicants must be public bodies; or civil society organisations; they must have legal status and have their registered head offices in one of the EU Member States.

Proposals must involve actions fully carried out in the EU and must involve a minimum of five Member States.

The budget for this call is €2.5 million. EU co-financing will be provided to a maximum of 80% of the total eligible costs. Staff costs may not exceed 50% of the total eligible costs. Other external co-financing can include up to 10% contributions in kind.

Projects must start between 1 December 2010 and 31 March 2011 and end no later than 30 June 2012.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31 August 2010. Further details can be found on the Commission's sport website.

Reference: 2010/C 133/09

(Added 2010-05-22)