Call 2015 DG ECHO_Call for proposals 2015 for prevention and preparedness projects in the field of civil protection and marine pollution

The European Commission,  DG ECHO, published a new Call for proposals 2015 for prevention and preparedness projects in the field of civil protection and marine pollution

Objective of the call is to select projects which support and complement the efforts of participating states and eligible third countries in prevention and preparedness in civil protection and marine pollution focusing on areas where a common European approach is more appropriate.
Applicants thus have to decide which budget item to apply for in order to finance their activities and shall pay particular attention to the countries eligible to be financed under each budget line.

Funds from the internal budget item can be allocated to projects where main beneficiaries are Participating States only, whereas funds from the external budget item can be allocated to projects addressing the needs in enlargement countries and European Neighbourhood Policy countries, (the eligible third countries).

The call covers TWO separate policy areas, prevention and preparedness, each with its specific objectives and budget.

Objectives for prevention projects:

Objective of this call for prevention policy area is to support and complement the efforts of participating states and eligible third countries in actions aimed at achieving a higher level of protection and resilience against disasters by preventing or reducing their effects.

Objectives for preparedness projects:

Objective of this call for preparedness policy area is to create better prerequisites for and improve preparedness, as well as enhance awareness of civil protection and/or marine pollution professionals and volunteers in the field of disaster preparedness.

The deadline for the submissione of proposals is 08/04/2015

More information are available on the following link:

http://ec.europa.eu/echo/en/funding-evaluations/financing-civil-protection/calls-for-proposal/2015-prevention-and-preparedness

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