Applications Open for EESC Civil Society Prize 2016!, Deadline: 9 September 2016

Applications Open for EESC Civil Society Prize 2016!, 

Deadline: 9 September 2016

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is seeking applicants for its Civil Society Prize 2016 with an aim to reward initiatives of civil society organizations and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution in promoting European identity and integration.

The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the contribution that civil society organisations and/or individuals can make to the creation of a European identity and citizenship in a way that underpins the common values that shore up European integration.

The theme of 2016 EESC Civil Society Prize is “Migrants”.

Eligibility Criteria

• The EESC Civil Society Prize is open to civil society organisations officially registered within the European Union and acting at local, national, regional or European level. It is also open to individuals.
• Civil society organisations are private-initiative, non-state organisations which are actively involved in shaping public affairs on the basis of their own concerns, drawing on their own specific knowledge, abilities and scope for action. They act autonomously and membership entails a voluntary commitment by members of the general public to take part in the work and activities of those organisations.
• Individuals are natural persons. Third-country nationals are also eligible, provided they are legally resident in the territory of the EU. EESC members, CCMI delegates, staff of the EESC and members of the evaluation committee and of the selection board are not eligible to submit an entry.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.

For more information, please visit EESC Civil Society Prize 2016.