Open call for proposals VP/2005/019

‘2006 — European Year of Workers' Mobility — Towards a European labour market’

(2005/C 263/15)

The objective of the call is to provide financial support for the organisation of cooperation and awareness-raising activities as well as pilot projects aimed at enhancing mobility opportunities for workers in Europe, promoting the exchange of good practice and informing relevant stakeholders about the rights of workers to free movement as well as the instruments to support mobility in the EU.

Proposals must be developed and implemented by a partnership involving at least two relevant stakeholders potentially interested in the objectives of the call, and in particular public authorities and social partner organisations operating at European, national, regional or local level, non-governmental organisations, businesses, academia, associations, foundations, municipalities, chambers of commerce, as well as the media.

Coordinated proposals which are original, significant, innovative, participative, and lead to possible follow up activities will be given priority.

The budget available for the present call is estimated at EUR 4 million, provided that the budgetary authority confirms the budget allocations. The Commission will co-finance projects up to a maximum of 85 % of the total eligible costs. Depending on the quality of the applications the Commission expects to fund between 20 and 30 projects (average grant between EUR 100 000 and EUR 150 000).

The deadline for the submission of applications is 12 December 2005.

Further information regarding the call for proposals, including the guide for applicants and all other relevant documentation can be downloaded at the following address:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/calls/tender_en.cfm

Please note that enquiries should be made by e-mail only to:

empl-e-vp/2005/19@cec.eu.int.