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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to support initiatives that promote diversity management and inclusion within workplaces, covering both public and private sectors. It targets a wide range of organizations, including public bodies, private companies (startups, SMEs, larger enterprises), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that operate a workplace. This is a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC grant, meaning it's applicable to workplaces across any industry. The specific eligible countries are not detailed in the provided grant information but are referred to in Section 6 of the main call document. Businesses and organizations should consider this grant if they are actively working on or planning to implement concrete actions for improving diversity and inclusion practices in their workplace. It is part of the larger 'Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV)' with annual calls, suggesting similar opportunities may recur.

Financial Structure

This is a Lump Sum Grant (specifically 'CERV Lump Sum Grants'). This means that instead of reimbursement based on actual incurred costs, a fixed amount is provided upon achievement of agreed-upon deliverables and results, simplifying financial reporting. The total available budget for this specific topic, 'Promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace', for 2025 is EUR 13,200,000. The grant materials do not specify a minimum or maximum grant amount per individual project, indicating that the lump sum awarded will be determined based on the scope and ambition of each successful proposal. All financial figures are in Euros (EUR). The information provided does not indicate any mandatory co-financing or matching fund requirements, which is typical for lump sum grants. Financial reporting will primarily follow the lump sum methodology, focusing on the achievement of defined outputs and results rather than detailed expense breakdowns. Specific guidelines will be outlined in the Model Grant Agreement (MGA).

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations operating in both the public and private sector are eligible. This includes, but is not limited to, public bodies, startups, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), larger enterprises, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Specific admissibility conditions (like page limits for proposals), eligible countries from which applicants can apply, other detailed eligibility criteria, and requirements regarding financial and operational capacity, as well as exclusion criteria, are detailed in sections 5, 6, and 7 of the main call document. These specific details were not provided in this excerpt.

Application Process

The application system was initially planned to open on July 15, 2025. However, a technical notice (dated July 14, 2025) indicates that the opening of the CERV-2025-EQUAL call has been delayed, with the expectation that it will open 'in the coming days' from that notice date. The firm deadline for submitting applications is October 23, 2025, at 17:00 Brussels time (CET/CEST). Application Timeline:

Evaluation period: October 2025 - March 2026
Information to applicants: March - April 2026
Signature of grant agreements: April - July 2026

Applications must be submitted electronically through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal's 'Submission System'. It is a single-stage submission process. Required Documents:

A specific CERV application form (available in the Submission System)
A detailed budget table (using the CERV LSII template)
For public entities, a 'Declaration on Honour regarding CPP' (Common Provisions Regulation) form.

Application Assistance: Extensive support is available to applicants: * Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ: For common questions about the portal. * IT Helpdesk: For technical issues, forgotten passwords, access rights, and submission technicalities. * Online Manual: A step-by-step guide for using the Portal. * Q&A on the Topic page: For topic-specific questions and updates. * CERV Contact Point: Applicants can contact the CERV Contact Point in their respective country (if established). * Email Support: For non-IT related questions, specific email addresses are provided depending on the priority area (e.g., '[email protected]' for this priority). Always include the call and topic reference in your email subject.

Evaluation Criteria

The specific award criteria, scoring system, and thresholds for evaluating applications are detailed in section 9 of the call document, which was not provided in this excerpt. Applicants should expect their proposals to be judged on how effectively they address the grant's core objective of promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace. Given the grant's focus, proposals are likely to be evaluated on their potential impact on fostering equality and combating discrimination within organizational settings.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Applicants must adhere to the legal and financial framework governing CERV grants, including the CERV Regulation 2021/692 and the EU Financial Regulation 2024/2509. The grant also operates under a specific EU decision authorizing the use of lump sums for actions under the CERV programme. Unique Aspects:

This grant utilizes a lump sum funding model, meaning funding is tied to agreed-upon outputs and results rather than detailed expenditure tracking. This simplifies financial reporting but requires clear project planning and milestone definition within the proposal.
The grant is specifically focused on initiatives promoting diversity management and inclusion at the workplace, covering both public and private sectors.

Cross-cutting Themes:

The core focus is on equality, diversity, and inclusion, specifically in the workplace. This includes combating all forms of discrimination, such as racism, xenophobia, and other biases, aligning with broader EU values and priorities.

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