About the Program
The "City Partnerships" grant program under the EU’s CERV program supports projects that strengthen exchanges between citizens of different countries. The goal is to bring together people from municipalities in different countries and enable them to experience European diversity through direct exchange.
Funding is provided for activities such as citizen exchanges, local dialogue forums, workshops, events, and joint project work between cities or municipalities.
The focus is on democratic participation, equality, inclusion, cultural participation, media and digital literacy, and strengthening social cohesion. Measures to promote resilience against disinformation and to prevent violence may also be part of the projects.
Applicants are cities, municipalities, or nonprofit organizations representing local authorities. A consortium comprising at least two countries must be involved, with at least one country being an EU member state.
Projects are funded under a lump-sum budget and are geared toward transnational cooperation.
Period : May 6 – September 23, 2026
Grant amount : up to approx. €50,745
Area : Democracy and Participation
This EU grant requires a cooperation partner in an EU country.
If you have any questions about the call, please contact EACEA-CERV ec.europa.eu .