The purpose of this call is to support projects targeting the introduction, implementation and promotion of innovative and qualitative elements in non-formal education and youth work.

These innovative aspects may relate to:

• the content and objectives, in line with the development of the European cooperation framework in the youth field and the priorities of the ‘Youth in Action’ programme, and/or
• the methodology applied, bringing new ideas and approaches to the field of non-formal education and youth.

Preference will be given to those projects which best reflect following priorities:

Permanent priorities of the ‘Youth in Action’ programme:

• participation of young people,
• cultural diversity,
• European citizenship,
• inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities;

Annual priorities of the ‘Youth in Action’ programme:

• youth unemployment, poverty and marginalisation,
• spirit of initiative, creativity and entrepreneurship, employability,
• grassroots sport and outdoor activities,
• global environmental challenges and climate change.

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

• 1,50 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 03 September 2012 - 9 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call — Projects encouraging innovation and quality (Legal base)

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

• Non profit organisations

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

• European Union (EU)
• Candidate Countries
• European Economic Area (EEA)
• Third countries

Directorate-General for Education and Culture

• Call for proposals — Sub-action 4.3 - Support to Youth Workers’ Mobility
• Call for proposals — Youth support systems — Sub-action 4.6 — Partnerships
• Call for Proposals - Action 4.5 — Support to information activities for young people and those active in youth work and youth organisations
• Call for Proposals - Action 3.2 — Youth in the world: Cooperation with countries other than the neighbouring
• Call for proposals - ‘Youth in Action’ programme 2007-2013