Objective

To promote equality and combat discrimination on grounds such as racial or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. It supports comprehensive and intersectional policies addressing antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, racism, LGBTIQ-phobia and other forms of intolerance.

Deadline

23 October 2025 – 17:00 CET (Brussels time)

Eligibility criteria

Legal entities (public or private) based in EU Member States or countries associated with the CERV programme. Projects must be submitted by a consortium of at least two entities. Specific eligibility applies depending on the priority (e.g. public authority or non-profit as coordinator).

Countries concerned

EU Member States and associated non-EU countries. See updated list here: List of eligible countries

Project duration

12 to 24 months for most priorities; 12 to 36 months for diversity management and LGBTIQ equality.

Grant amount

• EUR 150,000 to 750,000 for discrimination, racism, and diversity management
• EUR 100,000 to 500,000 for antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred
• EUR 150,000 to 500,000 for LGBTIQ equality
• Minimum EUR 100,000 for public authorities (no maximum specified)

Contact

• Priorities 1, 4, 5, 6: EC-CERV-CALLS@ec.europa.eu
• Priorities 2 and 3: EACEA-CERV@ec.europa.eu

Additional information

All projects must include a gender and non-discrimination perspective. English translation of outputs is encouraged. Lump sum grants with 90% co-financing. See full call for details on objectives, activities, expected impact and legal setup.

Link to the funding page

Funding & Tenders Portal – CERV-2025-EQUAL