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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This award recognizes sport activities carried out by organizations or individuals who have significantly contributed to sports through volunteer work. It specifically celebrates efforts that foster community engagement, inclusivity, and the development of sports at all levels. - Target recipient: Organizations and individuals - Size: Any size, including individuals. - Designation: SECTOR-SPECIFIC (Sport, with a focus on volunteering) - Geographic scope: Not specified in this document; applicants must refer to the Call Document. - Key filtering criteria: Demonstrated outstanding contributions to sports through volunteer work, positive impact in fostering community engagement and inclusivity in sports. - Grant frequency: Recurring (part of an annual award series). - Program context: Part of the #BeActive EU Sport Awards under the broader Erasmus+ Sport program.

Financial Structure

Funding amounts: A fixed award (prize) of EUR 25,000 per selected recipient.
Co-financing requirements: Not applicable, as this is a prize/award, not a traditional project grant requiring co-financing.
Eligible vs ineligible costs: Not specified, as it is a prize/award. The full amount is awarded as recognition.
Payment schedules and mechanisms: Not specified in the provided text.
Financial guarantees and security requirements: Not applicable.
Tax implications and financial reporting requirements: Not specified in the provided text.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type & Legal Status

Eligible are 'organisations and/or individuals'.
No specific legal structure (e.g., non-profit, company) is defined for 'organisations', implying broad eligibility for any entity engaged in sport volunteering.

Geographic Location

Specific eligible countries are not specified in the provided text. Applicants must refer to 'section 6 in the Call document' for definitive information.

Activity Focus

Activities must demonstrate 'outstanding contributions to sports through volunteer work'.
Activities should highlight the 'crucial role volunteers play in shaping the future of sports and inspiring positive change'.

Exclusion Criteria

Financial and operational capacity and exclusion criteria are described in 'sections 6 and 7 of the Call document'. These specific criteria are not detailed in the provided text.

Application Process

Application Timeline

Call publication: 4 June 2025
Submission deadline: 24 September 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time).
Evaluation period: October 2025 - March 2026
Information to applicants: March 2026

Submission Process

Applications must be submitted online via the 'Electronic Submission Service' button on the Funding & Tenders Portal, specifically for the relevant award category.
The submission process is 'single-stage'.
The application form (Part B) is available within the Submission System.

Required Documentation

Proposal page limits and layout requirements are detailed in 'Part B of the Application Form'.
Admissibility conditions, including page limits and layout, are further described in 'section 5 in the Call document'.

Application Support

For general assistance with the call, applicants can contact: [email protected].
Additional support resources include the Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ, IT Helpdesk for technical issues, and an Online Manual for navigating the portal processes.

Evaluation Criteria

Award Criteria

Evaluation criteria, scoring, thresholds, and the process are described in 'section 9 of the Call document'. These specific criteria are not detailed in the provided text.
Based on the grant scope, likely key scoring factors will include:
- Significance of contributions to sports through volunteer work.
- Evidence of dedication and leadership in volunteer efforts.
- Demonstrated positive impact on community engagement, inclusivity, and overall sports development.
- Commitment and consistency in supporting and developing sports through volunteer initiatives.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Legal and Financial Setup

Requirements for legal and financial setup are described in 'section 10 in the Call document'. These are not detailed in the provided text.

Regulatory Compliance

No specific regulatory compliance details are provided in the available text beyond general references to the main Call Document.

Unique Aspects

This opportunity is an 'Award' (prize) designed for recognition, rather than a traditional project grant for funding new initiatives. Its focus is on acknowledging past and ongoing volunteer efforts in the field of sport.
It is part of the broader #BeActive EU Sport Awards series, which includes multiple award categories.

Cross-cutting Considerations

'AI' and 'DigitalAgenda' are listed as cross-cutting priorities in the grant metadata. However, the specific relevance or how these apply to this volunteering award category is not detailed within the provided scope.

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