Fundamental Rights Agency launches calls on inequalities and multiple-discrimination, violence against women, and study on discrimination cases
The Fundamental Rights Agency have issued a number of calls, including the following three ones, which might be of interest.
- Call for tender - Project "Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to health", deadline: 27.09.2010
- Pilot/Pre-testing for a FRA survey on violence against women, deadline: 20.09.2010
- Call for tender - Access to Justice - a sociological study on cases of discrimination in the EU, deadline: 17.09.2010
FRA calls can be viewed at: http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/about_fra/procurement/procurement_en.htm
Deadline: various (September 2010)
FP7-Science in Society 2011
In the terms of the Seventh Framework Programme, activities in the field of Science in Society aim to "stimulate, with a view to building an open, effective and democratic European knowledge-based society, the harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour, and associated research policies in the European social web, by encouraging pan-European reflection and debate on science and technology and their relationship with the
whole spectrum of society and culture".
More info at: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.CapacitiesDetailsCallPage&call_id=360#prereg
Deadline: 20 January 2011 at 17:00
CARDI Data Mining Grant Programme
The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is a not for profit organisation developed by leaders from the ageing field across Ireland (North and South) including age focused researchers, academics, statutory, voluntary and community sector representatives with support from The Atlantic Philanthropies.
CARDI announces a new data mining grant programme for new research projects aimed at improving the lives of older people and informing future policy for an ageing population in Ireland, North and South. More specifically, it will seek to support greater use of existing research on ageing issues.
This call is open to individuals, or groups from academic, non-profit, voluntary and community sectors.
http://www.cardi.ie/grantprogramme
Deadline for application: 1 October 2010, 12:00
Semaine Bleue 2010, France
Chaque année, un appel à concours est lancé pour récompenser les actions et projets en rapport avec le thème retenu pour la Semaine Bleue 2010 (qui se déroulera du 18 au 24 octobre 2010): À tout âge : acteurs, proches et solidaires.
Cet évènement vise à informer et sensibiliser l’opinion publique sur la contribution des retraités à la vie économique, sociale et culturelle, sur les préoccupations et difficultés rencontrées par les personnes âgées, sur les réalisations et projets des associations.
Quel sont les projets éligibles ?
Pour être éligibles, ces projets doivent illustrer le thème de l’année et être réalisés au moins en partie au cours de la Semaine Bleue. Ils mettront en valeur la participation des retraités et des personnes âgées à la vie en société, la diversité de leurs engagements dans les familles, les quartiers, les associations…
Pour plus d'informations:
Date limite: 17 septembre 2010
First “European Local Authorities Competition on Good Practices on the Support for Migrant Elders’ Initiatives“
The prizes awarded will revolve around
- Local authority initiatives for the mutual integration of elderly persons with a migrant background;
- Initiatives supporting volunteering by and for elderly migrants;
- Initiatives for the improvement of the quality of life of elderly persons with a migrant background in the fields of: housing, leisure and culture, social and intergenerational activities, economic activities related to culturally sensitive products and services.
More info at: http://ec.europa.eu/ewsi/en/news/newsdetail.cfm?ID_ITEMS=14132
Deadline for application is 30 September 2010
Call for tender: Inequalities and multiple discrimination in access to health
The overall objective of the project is to explore the particular vulnerability resutling from the intersection of ethnic origin, age and gender in access to health care and quality of care. The research will focus on: access to health services and qualtiy of health.
Labour Mobility / Public Employment Services - Benchmarking
The present call for proposals will cover the following two different domains:
The overall objective of the project is to explore the particular vulnerability resutling from the intersection of ethnic origin, age and gender in access to health care and quality of care. The research will focus on: access to health services and qualtiy of health.
A - Labour mobility
B - PublicEmployment Services benchmarking
A special priority target group for this Domain A call will be the disadvantaged young people
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=281&furtherCalls=yesDeadline: 14 September 2010
Social experimentations
Selected projects should contribute to developing and testing socially innovative approaches to EU policy priorities in the context of the social OMC such as active inclusion, housing exclusion and homelessness, child poverty and social inclusion of migrants. Particular attention will be paid to projects with a focus on the social inclusion of young
people. The Commission would also welcome innovative projects related to the transition from institutional care to community-based alternatives (deinstitutionalisation) in respect of the elderly, children, persons with disabilities – including persons with mental health problems).
More info at: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=263&furtherCalls=yes
Deadline for submitting proposals: 31 August 2010
Pilot Project on Preventing Elder Abuse
The aim of this call for proposals is to offer grant funding to one applicant which may involve not-for-profit organisations including public authorities, universities and research centres and civil society/stakeholder organisations. The grant will be awarded for a project that will examine how existing recommendations and charters at national and European level on the rights of older people in need of long-term care and assistance can
be implemented and how this process can be supported. Attention should be paid particularly to vulnerable older persons like those with disabilities.
Deadline for submitting proposals: 11 August 2010
Restructuring, well-being at work and financial participation
This call seeks to improve expertise in company restructuring (develop a socially acceptable response when restructuring occurs), better understand health and well-being at work during restructuring processes and promoting the financial participation of workers.
To access the call: VP/2010/013
Deadline for submitting application: 30 July 2010
Appel à projet sur le maintien à l’autonomie des personnes en situation de handicap et de dépendance
Cet appel à projets vise à soutenir les initiatives qui contribuent à l’ouverture générale aux personnes handicapées ou dépendantes dans les domaines sports, loisirs et culture et a pour vocation de faciliter la participation réelle de personnes handicapées aux activités culturelles, sportives, artistiques et de loisirs en tant que vecteur d'intégration sociale. Le mieux être apporté aux personnes en situation de handicap ou de dépendance doit être un facteur déterminant du projet qui se décline en 2 axes principaux : l'accès aux sports et l'accès aux loisirs et/ou à la culture.
Pour plus d'info: http://www.fondation-prevadies.fr/
Date limite de soumission des projets: 15 juillet 2010
Support to PROGRESS participating countries' strategies on health inequalities
The overall objective of the call is to stimulate activities aimed at reducing health inequalities in the EU.
This call for proposals aims at financially supporting/ assisting national and regional authorities of PROGRESS participating countries:- to improve knowledge of health inequalities, including its extent and determinants;
- to develop/ plan strategies to tackle/reduce health inequalities including building capacity (such as developing structures for stakeholders involvement at EU level);
- to monitor the implementation of such strategies;
- and to assess and evaluate such strategies.
Deadline for submitting applications: 2 July 2010
The European Commission launches an online public consultation today aimed at unlocking the full potential of Europe's cultural and creative industries. The consultation is linked to a new Green Paper which highlights the need to improve access to finance, especially for small businesses, as key to enabling the sector to flourish and to contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.
More info: http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-policy-development/doc2577_en.htm
Period of consultation: from 27 April to 30 July 2010
ICT Policy Support Programme: the 4th call for Proposals based on the 2010 Work Programme is now open.
A call for proposals has been launched under the 2010 Work Programme of the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013). The Work Programme 2010 focuses on 6 themes: ICT for a low carbon economy and smart mobility; Digital Libraries; ICT for health and inclusion; Open innovation for future Internet-enabled services in smart cities; ICT for improved public services for citizens and businesses; Multilingual Web.
Deadline: 1 June 2010
The overall objective of the CSF, of which this Call for Proposals forms part, is to strengthen civil society within a participative democracy, stimulating a civil society friendly ‘environment’ and culture.
The specific objectives of this Call for Proposals are to encourage the development of sustainable partnerships and networks among organisations in order to contribute to increased involvement and ownership among CSOs as well as citizens.
The programme indeed aims to develop a strong regional partnership dialogue between CSOs from the region itself and with their EU counterparts and public authorities as well as to enhance the transparency and the accountability of CSOs. In particular, the project should favour the following aspects:
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a professionally operating civil society sector,
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new CSO networks, common strategy and initiatives,
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better quality of services and good dissemination of common values in the region,
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increased support of democratic issues, including raising awareness of relevant matters amongst citizens and public authorities by means of intercultural dialogue
Deadline for submitting applications is 1 July 2010
- Developing their national policy to combat discrimination and promote equality beyond legislation;
- Fostering the dissemination of information on EU and national policy and legislation in the anti discrimination field as required by articles respectively 10 and 12 of the above mentioned directives13;
- Identifying best practices which could be transferable to other participating countries;
- Better implementing their legislation on non discrimination adopted following Directives 2000/43/EC and 2000/78/EC.
Lifelong Learning Programme - 2010 call
http://www.enar-eu.org/Page.asp?docid=22803&langue=EN
Various deadlines for submitting proposals
Improvement of gender mainstreaming in national policies and programmes
This call for proposals aims to support the national actors to improve gender mainstreaming into national policies and programmes of the EU Member States of the European Union. The initiatives financed will support the mainstreaming of European equality objectives in national policies.Given that 2010 is the European Year to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion, the Commission encourages the submission of projects that focus on the development of gender mainstreaming tools in the context of policies targeting disadvantaged groups including ethnic minorities such as the Roma.
For more info: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=250&furtherCalls=yes
New deadline: 31 May 2010
Europe for Citizens Programme - Measure 2.1: Citizens' projects
More info at: http://www.enar-eu.org/Page.asp?docid=23278&langue=EN
Deadline: 1 June 2010
Information and training measures for workers' organisations
Objectives of this call include measures addressing modernisation of the labour market, quality of work, anticipation, preparation and management of change, flexicurity, mobilty and migration, youth employment, contributions to the health and safety strategy, reconciliation of work and family life, gender equality, action in the field of anti-discrimination, active ageing, active inclusion and decent work.
Measures which will contribute to addressing the employment and social dimensions of EU priorities relating to the response to the current economic crisis, tackling climate change and preparing the EU 2020 Strategy to follow up the Lisbon Strategy, will be particularly welcome.
Measures to support workers' organisations' initiatives related to the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010) can also be supported. These could address issues such as the working poor, precarious jobs, segmentation of the labour market, inclusive labour markets, etc..
More info: http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=241&furtherCalls=yes
Deadline for the submission of applications is 20 April 2010
http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=630&langId=en&callId=243&furtherCalls=yes
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