This call for proposals serves to implement the Preparatory action in the field of sport in accordance with Commission Decision C(2009)1685 of 16 March 2009 adopting the 2009 Annual Work programme on grants and contracts for the preparatory action in the field of sport and for the special annual events. The work programme serves as the financing decision for grants and contracts for the budget lines 150511 "Preparatory Action in the field of sport" and 150606 "Special Annual Events".

The main objective of the Preparatory action in the field of Sport for 2009 is to prepare future EU actions in this field, on the basis of priorities set in the White Paper on Sport.

In adition to our useful documents section, further information about Call EAC/21/2009, as well as relevant documents can be found at the Preparatory Action in Sports page of the Education & Culture DG website.

This call for proposals will support transnational projects put forward by public bodies or civil society organisations in order to identify and test suitable networks and good practices in the field of sport, in the following areas:

• Promoting health-enhancing physical activity
• Promoting education and training in sport
• Promoting European fundamental values by encouraging sport for persons with disabilities
• Promoting gender equality in sport

The Commission department responsible for implementation and management of this action is the Sport Unit of the Directorate-General for Education and Culture.

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

• 4,00 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 31 August 2009 - 15 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• 2009 Annual Work Programme on grants and contracts for the preparatory action in the field of sport and for the special annual events (Work programme)
• Full text of the call for proposals (Technical Specifications) (Other)
• Call for Proposals for Preparatory action in the field of Sport (Legal base)

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

• Public authorities (all)

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

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