EU FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS

REC programme - Call for Proposals for 2017 Operating Grants open to EU-level networks active in the area: "rights of persons with disabilities" and having signed a Framework Partnership Agreement 2015-2017

The objective of the Call is to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. More specifically, the activities of the networks should contribute to one or more of the following priorities:
 supporting the implementation of the priorities of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, including in the context of its mid-term review;
 contributing to the implementation of the UNCRPD and promoting the involvement of the national member organisations in the implementation;
 supporting and contributing to implement the UN Concluding Observations on the report on the implementation of the UNCRPD by the EU;
 supporting the achievement of the Europe 2020 strategy targets on employment, poverty and education;
 supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of EU and national policies and legislation in the area of disability;
 contributing to mainstreaming different aspects of disability matters in the EU and national policies, particularly in the areas of employment, education, social inclusion, social protection, health, human rights, international cooperation and development to make sure that the rights and needs of persons with disabilities are properly addressed;
 contributing to improving accessibility to goods and services, including by supporting the work on the European Accessibility Act and other EU legislation;
 contributing to the development of specific policies relevant to disabilities in the area of independent living, in particular as regards the transition from institutional to community-based care.

Deadline: 16/09/2016