European Parliament: Call for proposals IX-2011/02 - �Grants to political foundations at European level�

Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 provides for an annual operating grant from the European Parliament, to political foundations. This call for proposals relates to grant applications for the financial year 2011, covering the period of activity from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011. In order to be eligible for a grant, a political foundation at European level must:
- be affiliated with one of the political parties at European level recognised;
- have legal personality in the Member State in which its seat is located;
- observe the principles on which the European Union is founded, namely the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law;
- not promote profit goals;
- have a geographically balanced governing body.

In addition, applicants must provide evidence that they possess the legal and financial viability required to carry out the programme of activities set out in the application for funding and that they have the technical capability and management skills needed to carry out successfully the programme activities for which they are applying for a grant.

The budget under this call for 2011 is estimated to be €11.4 million. 15% will be distributed in equal shares and 85% will be distributed among those that are affiliated to such political parties at European level which have elected members in the European Parliament, in proportion to the number of elected members. The amount paid will not exceed 85% of the eligible operating costs of political parties at European level.

The closing date for applications is 1 November 2010. Further information will be made available on the EP website. 

Reference: 2010/C 164/07

(Added 2010-06-24)