Preparatory Action in the Field of Sport

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support its 2010 Annual Work Programme for the preparatory action in the field of sport and for special annual events.

A total of £2.5 million is available to support transnational projects aimed at identifying suitable networks and good practices in the following areas:

Fight against doping
Promoting social inclusion in and through sport
Promoting volunteering in sport

Applications can be submitted by public bodies and civil society organisations. EU co-financing will be provided to a maximum of 80 % of the total eligible costs. Staff costs may not exceed 50 % of the total eligible costs. Other external co-financing can include maximum 10 % of contributions in kind. The deadline for submission of applications to the European Commission is the 31st August 2010. http://ec.europa.eu/sport/index_en.htm