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Find similar grantsEuropean Social Fund Plus (ESF+) - Social Innovation Grant Scheme is sponsored by European Commission (ESF+). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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ESF Social Innovation+ initiative ESF Social Innovation+ initiative The European Social Fund Plus Social Innovation+ initiative aims to help transfer and upscale innovative solutions to societal challenges, mainly in the fields of employment, education, skills and social inclusion.
With a budget of €197 million for the 2021-2027 programming period, the initiative is managed by the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation set up by the Lithuanian European Social Fund Agency (ESFA). The centre has two main areas of work: social innovation grants and knowledge sharing. The centre runs EU-level calls for proposals for transnational projects promoting social innovation.
These projects conceptualise tested approaches, scale up promising models, and help social innovation organisations to build up and expand their capacity across Europe. The centre supports mutual learning, capacity building and networking activities for ESF+ managing authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
This includes the ALMA Network , the EUROMA Network , and five Communities of Practice on: Employment, Education and Skills The centre also collects, assesses, develops, validates and disseminates tools and methods for social innovation, such as the Social Innovation Match (SIM) . To achieve these goals, the centre works in close cooperation with the National Competence Centres for Social Innovation .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: ESF+ funding is implemented under shared management by national/regional authorities. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations, NGOs, social investors, and individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €197 million (for the 2021-2027 programming period for the initiative). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) - Social Innovation Grant Scheme is funded by European Commission (ESF+). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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