Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations

Call: Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations

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Programme

EaSI - Programme for Employment and Social Innovation

Acronym

EaSI

Type of Fund

Action programme

Description of programme
"EaSI - Programme for Employment and Social Innovation"

The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme is a financing instrument at EU level to promote a high level of quality and sustainable employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty and improving working conditions.

Objectives:

Strengthen ownership of EU objectives and coordination of action at EU and national level in the areas of employment, social affairs and inclusion
Support the development of adequate social protection systems and labour market policies
Modernise EU legislation and ensure its effective application
Promote geographical mobility and boost employment opportunities by developing an open labour market
Increase the availability and accessibility of microfinance for vulnerable groups and micro-enterprises, and increase access to finance for social enterprises

Link

Link to Programme

Description of programme
"PROGRESS"

The PROGRESS axis of EaSI helps the EU and its countries to improve policies in three thematic sections:

employment, in particular to fight youth unemployment
social protection, social inclusion and the reduction and prevention of poverty
working conditions

Call

Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations

Description of call
"Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations"

The call will support innovative and experimental local/regional-level projects aimed at putting in place comprehensive strategies, mechanisms and services ensuring a holistic approach to support people in (the most) vulnerable situations. The aim is to establish and enhance cooperation among various organisations (authorities and non-governmental organisations):

(a) providing cash benefits;
(b) delivering personalised social services and other general services;

Link

Link to Call

Thematic Focus

Social sciences & humanities, Social affairs, Capacity Building, People with Disabilities, Innovation

Funding area

EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Iceland / Ísland
Liechtenstein
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
North Macedonia / Северна Македонија
Norway / Norge
Serbia / Сpбија
Turkey / Türkiye

Origin of Applicant

Eligible applicants

Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, NGO / NPO, National Government, Association, Public Services

Project Partner

Yes

Project Partner Details

The grant shall be awarded to a consortium of stakeholders (lead applicant and coapplicants), based on the following main eligibility criteria:
1. The lead applicant must be a public authority at central, regional or local level, or a body governed by the public law.
2. At least one of the co-applicants shall be a non-governmental organisation.
3. At least one co-applicant shall be from another EaSI Participating Country than the main applicant.

Further info

The indicative duration of the project is expected to be 30 months

Type of Funding

Grants

Financial details

Total call budget: 10 million €
The Commission expects to fund around 8 proposals
Co-financing rate: max. 80%

Submission

Online via SWIM and by post via:
European Commission (NOT TO BE OPENED BY CENTRAL MAIL SERVICES)
Call for proposals VP/2020/003 – DG EMPL C1
CAD J-27 00/120
B-1049 Bruxelles - BELGIUM

Contact Details

https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=2&langId=en&acronym=contact

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