During the visit of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, the European Union launched a new call for proposals in support of civil society, human rights and democracy with a total budget of EUR 6,136,000 to finance projects in Argentina.

During his participation in the launch event the High Representative, Josep Borrell Fontelles emphasised that "The EU is committed to supporting human rights and civil society through concrete projects. Today we are launching new funding in the areas of green and digital transition with emphasis on social cohesion in Argentina. The EU and Argentina have strong historical ties between our societies. Together we can strengthen the cooperation between our companies, universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations.”

Through these new projects, the European Union is looking to extend its cooperation to the southern provinces of Argentina, and this is why part of the available funding will be dedicated specifically to projects implemented in Patagonia.

The deadline to receive proposals in the form of summary documents will remain open until December 28, 2022. To learn more about the call and to answer questions and queries about how to present a proposal, the Delegation of the European Union in Argentina will organize a live information session on its YouTube Channel next Tuesday, on the 1st of November. 

About the call for proposals

The Guidelines for the call for proposals are available here. 
The call for proposals includes two lots. The main characteristics are described below:

1. Lot 1 (1A and 1B) - Thematic lines of support for Civil Society Organizations.

Thematic priorities: Biodiversity; fair and inclusive energy transition; sustainable waste management; and sustainable agriculture.

Territorial priority: Lot 1A, Argentina Republic. Lot 1B, Chubut, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego.

Eligibility: only civil society organizations (associations, federations, NGOs, universities, networks and/ or partnerships between organizations).

Total amount of Lot 1: €4.481.000 (Lot 1A, €3.201.000; Lot 1B, €1.280.000).

EU co-financing percentage: minimum 60% and maximum 90%.

EU funding: Proposals may be submitted requesting a minimum funding of €620.000 and a maximum funding of €640.000.

Duration of the proposals: between 36 months minimum to 48 months maximum duration.
 

2. Lot 2 – Thematic line of support for Human rights and Democracy.

Thematic priorities: Eliminate the digital divide and promote access and protection of digital rights; and promote open government and data governance.

Eligibility: open to civil society organizations (associations, federations, NGOs, universities, partnerships between associations), and divisions of the Argentine State (government agencies at the national, provincial and municipal levels).

Total amount of Lot 2: €1.655.000

EU co-financing percentage: minimum 60% and maximum 90%.

EU funding: Proposals may be submitted requesting a minimum funding of €540.000 and a maximum funding of €550.000.

Duration of the proposals: between 36 months minimum to 48 months maximum duration.