Call for proposals to combat the spread of violent extremist content online.

About this grant

Call for proposals to combat the spread of violent extremist content online. With a total budget of €5M, this initiative aims to strengthen the digital resilience of European citizens by empowering civil society organizations (CSOs), youth, and community leaders. Building on the work of the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN), the program focuses on primary and secondary prevention, targeting vulnerable groups before they engage in or promote violence. The call addresses a multi-ideological scope, including jihadist, right-wing, and left-wing extremism, as well as narratives like antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred. Projects must combine online and offline actions, ensuring that digital training is grounded in real-world community relationships. A critical component is the Rapid Response mechanism, which enables CSOs to react swiftly to surges in extremist content following terrorist attacks or major geopolitical events. Expected Impact: Short-term: Increased capacity for CSOs to detect threats and improved digital literacy for parents and youth; Medium-term: Coordinated practitioner responses to crisis-driven spikes in harmful content and verified outcome data; and Long-term: Strengthened community resilience and the integration of grassroots insights into EU-level security policies.

How to apply

1. 1Verify eligibility criteria, including applicant type (e.g., SMEs, consortia), geographic requirements, and funding rates (often 40-100% co-financing).
2. 2Form a consortium if required (e.g., minimum partners from multiple countries for collaborative projects).
3. 3Register as a user and your organization on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC).
4. 4Download templates, prepare Part A (administrative data) and Part B (technical description, budget, impact), and run validation checks.
5. 5Submit online before the deadline; track via confirmation email and code, with evaluation taking 3-6 months.
6. 6Visit https://eufundingportal.eu for application details

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