CALL FOR PROPOSALS — DG EAC No 45/06

Award of grants for the establishment and development of platforms and measures to promote and support the mobility of apprentices and other young people in initial vocational training (IVT)

(2006/C 194/10)

1.   Objectives and Description

The purpose of the call for proposals is to award grants to around twelve projects relating to the establishment and development of partnerships, consortia or platforms aimed at initiating activities and experimental measures geared mainly to key economic players, particularly small businesses and handicraft firms, with a view to encouraging and developing mobility among young people in IVT.

2.   Eligible applicants

The platforms may include:

Applicants must be based in one of the following countries:

3.   Budget and duration of projects

The total budget earmarked for funding projects is estimated at EUR 1 600 000.

The maximum grant will be EUR 150 000 (covering in any event no more than 75 % of the eligible costs). A share of 10 % of the total budget must be allocated to funding information and dissemination activities.

The maximum duration of projects is 21 months. Activities should begin between 1 December 2006 and 1 March 2007.

4.   Time limit

Applications must be submitted to the Commission by 28 September 2006.

5.   Full detail

The full text of the call for proposals and the application forms are available at:

Applications must comply with the terms of reference set out in the full text and be submitted using the form provided.