The EU Drugs Strategy 2005-2012 sets targets for all EU drug-related activities to attain a high level of protection, well-being and social cohesion by preventing and reducing drug use, dependence and drug-related harms to health and society. The EU Action Plan on Drugs 2009-2012 translates these targets into a list of concrete actions to reduce the prevalence of drug use among the population and to reduce the social harm and health damage caused by drugs.

The proposals shall focus in particular on the priorities described below:

• Ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and identification and dissemination of good practices in the area of drug demand reduction (priority code: DEMAND REDUCTION)
• Raise awareness of the health and social problems caused by drug use or which influence drug consumption, and to encourage an open dialogue with a view to promoting a better understanding of the phenomenon of drugs (priority code: AWARENESS RAISING)
• Support measures aimed at preventing drug use, including by addressing reduction of drug related harm and treatment methods taking into account the latest state of scientific knowledge (priority code: PREVENTION)
• Projects aimed at the involvement of civil society in the implementation of the European Union's Drug Strategy and Action Plans on Drugs (priority code: CIVIL SOCIETY)
• Projects aimed at the monitoring, implementation and evaluation of specific actions under the Drugs Action Plan 2009 2012 (priority code: DRUGS ACTION PLAN)

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 2,63 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 11 July 2013 - 10 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call text (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Non-governmental organization
• Public authorities (all)
• Universities
• Enterprises

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)
• European Economic Area (EEA)
• Candidate Countries
• European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection

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