The Next Step 2025 - Apply for a EU Grant!

For the third year in a row, the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) has been selected to design and deliver a re-granting programme to its network of Jewish student member unions across the EU, funded by the European Commission.

This Financial Support to third parties (FSTP) is part of the implementation of the Framework Partnership Agreement Building Europe’s Jewish Future (101194525) between EUJS and the European Commission. EUJS is opening this call for proposals for its re-granting programme The Next Step, which is planned to take place between 29^th January 2025 and 30^th November 2025.

Deadline for submitting the grant proposal is 31st of March 2025, 23.59 CET.

Who can apply?

In order to be eligible for financial support, organisations must:

• Be a legal not-for-profit entity*
• Be a member union of European Union of Jewish Students
• Be established in a Member State of the European Union
• Be able to receive funds on its bank account, provide account statements and have a financial management system in place to ensure clear and adequate reporting procedures
• Respect EU values as laid down in Art.2 of the Treaty on European Union and the EU Charter of fundamental rights.

*In cases, where the member union is a sub-entity of a legal entity recognised as the national umbrella organisation of Jewish communities and organisations, those legal entities will be eligible to apply on behalf of their affiliated student union member of the EUJS network.

Projects involving cross-border cooperation between member unions in two or more EU member states are encouraged.

Cooperation with other organisations on a given is allowed and encouraged, as long as the EUJS – member union remains the main applicant and this cooperation provides clear added value to the objectives and priorities of the regranting.

What kind of activities can my Union apply a grant for?

All activities carried out by member organisation must take place in EU Member States, including overseas countries and territories (OCTs). The following activities, which contribute to the thematic priorities of this call, will be eligible for re-granting in 2025:

• Raise awareness of antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination: This includes trainings, workshops and other educational activities, reports and other analytical activities, campaigns and other communication and dissemination activities. Special focus is placed on activities raising awareness of the effects of discrimination on youth, as well as on the effects of gendered antisemitism. Focus on antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks is expected. Campus actions, educating about antisemitism in university spaces is encouraged.
• Foster Jewish life and raise awareness of Jewish life, culture, and tradition: This includes any activities that contribute to community-building or raise the visibility among the general public about Jewish life and traditions, such as cultural events or religious events, excursions, trainings, workshops and other educational activities, reports and other analytical activities, campaigns and other communication and dissemination activities targeted to students, young people or the general public.
• Promote the memory of the Holocaust: Activities include public commemorations, trips to remembrance sites, exhibitions, or cultural events. Special focus is placed on activities that explore innovative ways of passing the memory of the Holocaust, activities involving actors from different social and religious backgrounds and activities that highlight the local, national and European characters of the Holocaust and its impact.
• Build capacity for member unions: Activities that support member unions to increase their operational capacity, such as skill-building trainings for staff and volunteers, as well as microgrants for professional development.
• Raise environmental awareness: Activities that promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Special focus is placed on activities that promote awareness of Tu Bishvat, and promote the planting of trees.

How does my Union apply for a grant?

Read, download and fill out the required documents!

Proposals, including a narrative part, a budget and a declaration of honour, must be submitted by e-mail in PDF form to grant@eujs.org by March 31st, 2025 23:59 CET. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Only proposals submitted using the forms included (downloadable from this webpage) will be deemed eligible. Project proposals shall be submitted in English.

Call for proposals

The call for proposals is the main document of re-granting as it states all the grant conditions, timelines and processes. Everything you need to know about re-granting is explained in this document. We encourage you to get familiar with the document and reading it through carefully.