Call: Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations

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Programme	EaSI - Programme for Employment and Social Innovation
Acronym	EaSI
Type of Fund	Action programme
Description of programme "EaSI - Programme for Employment and Social Innovation"	The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme is a financing instrument at EU level to promote a high level of quality and sustainable employment, guaranteeing adequate and decent social protection, combating social exclusion and poverty and improving working conditions. Objectives: Strengthen ownership of EU objectives and coordination of action at EU and national level in the areas of employment, social affairs and inclusion Support the development of adequate social protection systems and labour market policies Modernise EU legislation and ensure its effective application Promote geographical mobility and boost employment opportunities by developing an open labour market Increase the availability and accessibility of microfinance for vulnerable groups and micro-enterprises, and increase access to finance for social enterprises
Link	Link to Programme
Description of programme "PROGRESS"	The PROGRESS axis of EaSI helps the EU and its countries to improve policies in three thematic sections: employment, in particular to fight youth unemployment social protection, social inclusion and the reduction and prevention of poverty working conditions
Call	Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations
Description of call "Establishing and testing integrated interventions aimed at supporting people in (the most) vulnerable situations"	The call will support innovative and experimental local/regional-level projects aimed at putting in place comprehensive strategies, mechanisms and services ensuring a holistic approach to support people in (the most) vulnerable situations. The aim is to establish and enhance cooperation among various organisations (authorities and non-governmental organisations): (a) providing cash benefits; (b) delivering personalised social services and other general services; (c) providing labour market activation measures and to test its implementation.
Link	Link to Call
Thematic Focus	Social sciences & humanities, Social affairs, Capacity Building, People with Disabilities, Innovation
Funding area	EU Member States Albania / Shqipëria Iceland / Ísland Liechtenstein Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора North Macedonia / Северна Македонија Norway / Norge Serbia / Сpбија Turkey / Türkiye
Origin of Applicant	EU Member States Albania / Shqipëria Iceland / Ísland Liechtenstein Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора North Macedonia / Северна Македонија Norway / Norge Serbia / Сpбија Turkey / Türkiye
Eligible applicants	Education and Training Centres, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, NGO / NPO, National Government, Association, Public Services
Project Partner	Yes
Project Partner Details	The grant shall be awarded to a consortium of stakeholders (lead applicant and coapplicants), based on the following main eligibility criteria: 1. The lead applicant must be a public authority at central, regional or local level, or a body governed by the public law. 2. At least one of the co-applicants shall be a non-governmental organisation. 3. At least one co-applicant shall be from another EaSI Participating Country than the main applicant.
Further info	The indicative duration of the project is expected to be 30 months
Type of Funding	Grants
Financial details	Total call budget: 10 million € The Commission expects to fund around 8 proposals Co-financing rate: max. 80%
Submission	Online via SWIM and by post via: European Commission (NOT TO BE OPENED BY CENTRAL MAIL SERVICES) Call for proposals VP/2020/003 – DG EMPL C1 CAD J-27 00/120 B-1049 Bruxelles - BELGIUM
Contact Details	https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=2&langId=en&acronym=contact