The new call for proposals for the promotion of equality and the fight against racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination has been published. Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) falls within the scope of the 2023-2025 Work Programme and will be managed by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers for priorities 1, 4, 5 and 6 and fromEducation and Culture Executive Agency for priorities 2 and 3.
The program CERV 2025 EQUAL aims to support and develop open, rights-based, democratic, fair, and inclusive societies founded on the rule of law by funding national and transnational projects. The priorities are:
- combat discrimination, racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance, including anti-Gypsyism and racism towards people of colour and Asian descent.
- Fighting anti-Semitism.
- Fighting anti-Muslim hatred.
- Promote diversity management and inclusion in the workplace, both in the public and private sectors.
- Combat discrimination against LGBTIQ people and promote LGBTIQ equality.
- Support public authorities in the fight against racism, xenophobia, LGBTIQ phobia and all other forms of intolerance, including intersectional discrimination.
Legal entities, both public and private, civil society organisations, local authorities, research institutions, universities, schools and other non-profit organisations from EU Member States (including OCTs) and non-EU countries associated with the programme may join. CERV.
Projects must be submitted by a consortium consisting of at least two entities (the project coordinator and at least one partner). EU funding may cover up to 1% of eligible costs.
The deadline for submission is 23 October 2025. Click here to read the announcement (English page)