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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

Core Objective: To strengthen the remembrance of the Holocaust (specifically non-Jewish victims like Roma and LGBTIQ people), other genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity from 20th-century Europe, with the aim of reinforcing democracy within the EU.
Target Recipients: Organizations working in civil society, education, culture, and remembrance. This grant is primarily for non-profit entities, public bodies, and research/educational institutions. Project scale requirements are flexible given the lump sum nature.
Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC
Geographic Scope: Projects must focus on events and impacts within 20th-century Europe. Eligible organizations are typically located in EU Member States, though specific eligibility criteria are detailed in the full Call Document.
Key Filtering Criteria: Focus on remembrance of specific historical atrocities (excluding Jewish Holocaust victims, which are covered by another topic), strong alignment with democratic values, and ability to foster civic engagement and a common European culture of remembrance.
Grant Frequency and Context: This is part of the recurring European Remembrance call under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV), implying annual opportunities.

Financial Structure

Funding Type: This is a lump sum grant.
Budget Calculation: The use of a dedicated lump sum calculator (available in the Funding: Submission Service) is mandatory for calculating the project budget. The lump sums are based on factors such as participation levels, number of countries involved, and the type of events (e.g., in-situ or online).
Total Budget for Topic: The total budget allocated for the 'CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM-GENCRIME' topic in 2025 is 18,000,000 EUR.
Individual Grant Amounts: There are no specified minimum or maximum grant amounts per project (indicated as '0' in the budget overview). Individual project funding will be determined by the lump sum calculator based on project specifics.
Currency: All financial figures are in EUR.
Cost Coverage: As a lump sum grant, it is expected to cover 100% of the agreed-upon lump sum amount, effectively covering eligible project costs as defined by the lump sum calculation method.
Financial Reporting: Financial reporting requirements are detailed in section '10. Legal and financial set-up of the Grant Agreements' of the Call Document.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type and Status

Organizations must be legally established. While not explicitly defined in this snippet, typical eligible organizations for CERV grants include:
Non-profit organizations (e.g., civil society organizations, associations, foundations)
Public bodies (e.g., local, regional, national authorities)
Educational institutions (e.g., universities, schools, research centers)
Legal entities are generally required.

Geographic Location

Eligible countries are explicitly defined in section '6. Eligibility' of the full Call Document. Applicants should consult this document to confirm specific country eligibility. Typically, entities registered in EU Member States are eligible for EU funding.

Project Focus and Exclusions

Projects must specifically address the remembrance of the Holocaust (focusing on non-Jewish victims, including Roma and LGBTIQ people), other genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity of the 20th century in Europe.
Exclusion: Projects that focus solely on the Holocaust against Jewish people are NOT eligible under this topic, as they are covered by a separate topic (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM-HOLOCAUSTJEW).

Admissibility Conditions

Proposals must adhere to a page limit of 70 pages for Part B of the Application Form.
Applications must use the standard application form and the mandatory lump sum calculator.

Application Process

Application Timeline and Deadlines

Call Publication Date: 19 June 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025, at 17:00 CET (Brussels time). This is a strict single-stage deadline.
Evaluation Period: October 2025 - March 2026
Information to Applicants: March 2026
Grant Agreement Signature: April - July 2026

Required Documentation and Materials

Application Form (Part B): Must adhere to a 70-page limit for its layout and content.
Lump Sum Calculator (CERV LS REM, CIV and NETW): This tool is mandatory and available via the Funding: Submission Service. The budget calculated using this tool must match the total budget stated in Part A of the proposal.
Standard Application Form (CERV): Specific template available in the Funding: Submission Service by clicking 'Start Submission'.

Submission Process

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal.
The submission process is single-stage.

Pre-Application Support

Online Info Session: A Civil Dialogue Group - Online Info Session for the European Remembrance - 2025 call (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM) was scheduled for 30 June 2025, from 9:30 to 17:00 Brussels time. Note: Registration for this info session closed on 27 June 2024 at 17:00 Brussels time.
Support Resources:
Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ (Submission of proposals)
IT Helpdesk (for technical questions)
Online Manual (step-by-step guide)
Q&A on the specific topic page (CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM)
CERV National Contact Point (if established in your country) or [email protected] for direct inquiries (ensure to include 'CERV-2025-CITIZENS-REM' in the subject).

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are described in detail in section '9. Award criteria' of the full Call Document, which is not provided here. However, based on the grant's objective and scope, the following aspects are likely to be key scoring factors: Project Relevance and Impact

Alignment with Objectives: How well the project contributes to strengthening the remembrance of non-Jewish Holocaust victims, other genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and reinforces democracy in the EU.
Societal Impact: Potential to foster civic engagement, build a common European culture of remembrance, prevent recurrence of crimes, address lasting impacts on marginalized groups (Roma, LGBTIQ), and counter historical falsification, denial, and trivialization.
Target Group Engagement: Effectiveness in reaching and engaging target beneficiaries, including young people, older generations, newcomers, and migrants.

Quality of the Project Design and Implementation

Methodological Soundness: Clarity and coherence of the proposed activities, including new ways of remembering, educating, and teaching.
Innovation: Use of creative and inclusive methods, such as artistic work, memory activism, and digitalization of historical materials.
Deliverables: Clarity and feasibility of expected outcomes and deliverables.

Dissemination and Sustainability

Outreach Strategy: Plans for raising awareness, mutual learning, and training activities.
Durability of Results: Potential for long-term impact and sustainability of the project's outcomes beyond the grant period.

Operational Capacity and Team Expertise

Team Composition: Relevance and expertise of the project team members in historical research, education, community engagement, and relevant technical fields.
Capacity: Demonstrated capacity to manage and implement the proposed activities effectively.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory and Legal Compliance

Projects must comply with the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509.
Legal and financial set-up of grant agreements are detailed in section '10. Legal and financial set-up of the Grant Agreements' of the Call Document.

Ethical Standards and Subject Focus

Projects must reinforce democratic values, human dignity, freedom, equality, and the rule of law.
A core ethical requirement is to accurately reflect and remember the persecution of specific groups during the Holocaust (non-Jewish victims like Roma and LGBTIQ people) and other 20th-century genocides/crimes against humanity.
Projects should actively counter distortion, denial, trivialization, and false comparisons related to historical facts.

Technical and Digital Aspects

The grant encourages, but does not strictly require, the digitalization of historical material and testimonies for education and training purposes. This implies a need for relevant technical capacity if this activity is undertaken.
Cross-cutting priorities mentioned include 'DigitalAgenda' and 'AI', suggesting potential for integration of digital tools and artificial intelligence in project delivery.

Unique Aspects and Strategic Opportunities

Specific Historical Focus: This grant is uniquely tailored to highlight the remembrance of non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust (e.g., Roma, LGBTIQ people) and other 20th-century genocides, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Europe. Applicants must ensure their project aligns with this specific focus and avoids overlap with Topic 2 (Jewish Holocaust remembrance).
Countering Misinformation: A significant opportunity exists for projects that actively address and counter historical falsification, memory competition, and divergent historical narratives within Europe.
Inclusivity and Diversity: Strong emphasis on engaging diverse audiences, including young people, older generations, newcomers, and migrants, and promoting awareness of persecution faced by Roma and LGBTIQ communities.
Memory Activism: Encourages and supports grassroots commemorative work and innovative approaches to remembrance, including artistic contributions.
Lump Sum Funding: The lump sum nature simplifies financial reporting and offers flexibility in managing approved activities, but requires careful initial budget planning using the mandatory calculator based on activities and participants.

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