Are you preparing a project proposal under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme and aim to ensure your application stands out?
This interactive online workshop is designed for civil society organisations, NGOs and public bodies, with limited experience in EU funding. Using real examples from open Calls (including the currently open EQUAL and Remembrance Calls), we’ll walk through the CERV application process step-by-step.
While the focus is on CERV, the principles and insights shared apply broadly to other EU programmes managed directly by the European Commission as well. Whether you're applying now or preparing for future opportunities, this session will equip you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
The workshop is interactive and limited to 12 participants to ensure space for your questions and individual challenges.
At the end of this workshop, you will know how to:
· Interpret Call documents beyond the surface - identifying key priorities, hidden expectations and how to respond to them
· More confidently complete the application template - knowing what evaluators expect in each section and how to tailor your content for maximum impact
· Structure your project plan clearly - including objectives, activities, milestones and deliverables in line with CERV standards
· Avoid common pitfalls that lead to low scores in the evaluation
Indicative agenda:
* Q&A after each sub-section
13h00 – 13h10 Welcome & Introduction – What the EU expects you to deliver in your proposal
13h10 – 13h20 Navigating your application in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
13h20 – 13h40 Part A (Administrative Form) of the application template
13h40-13h50 Operational & Financial Capacity of your organisation
Filling out Part B (Technical Description) of the application form - Aligning your proposal to EU expectations and the Call text:
13h50 – 14h10 Describing the 'Relevance' of your project
14h10 – 14h40 How to approach the 'Quality' section
14h40 – 14h50 Short Break
14h50 – 15h20 Demonstrating the 'Impact' of your project
15h20 – 15h50 How to plan Work Packages, Activities, Milestones and Deliverables
15h50 – 16h20 Core Elements of Budget Planning
16h20 – 16h30 Conclusion: Proposal must-haves & final Q&A
