Project proposals on Prevention and Preparedness
The purpose of this call for proposal is to help funding activities aimed at awareness-raising and closer cooperation in civil protection. The main purpose of the Civil Protection Financial Instrument is to support the efforts of Member States to protect primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, in the event of natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism and technological, radiological or environmental accidents. It also aims to encourage more cooperation between the Member States on civil protection.
This call covers two separate sections, with each their own objectives and specific budget:
- Prevention Projects - main objectives include: Developing knowledge-based disaster prevention policies; Linking the relevant actors and policies throughout the disaster management cycle; Improving the effectiveness of existing policy instruments for disaster prevention. Budget: EUR 1.7 million │Max. co-financing rate: 75%
- Preparedness Projects - aiming at reinforcing cooperation in the framework of the Community Mechanism for Civil Protection (recast). Improve the effectiveness of emergency response by enhancing the preparedness and awareness of civil protection professionals and volunteers Support and complement the efforts of the participating countries for the protection of citizens, environment and property in the event of natural and man-made disasters Facilitate reinforced cooperation between the participating countries in preparedness for civil protection and marine pollution. Budget: EUR 1.3 million │Max. co-financing rate: 75%
Deadline for both sections: 31/03/2010