Call objectives

The aim of this call is to contribute to the effective and coherent application of EU law andto support development of new approaches in the area of drugs, to support initiatives in the field of drugs policy as regards judicial cooperation and crime prevention aspects.

Call options

The Project applications must address at least one of the following priorities:

• to support activities in the area of epidemiology of use of new psychoactive substances, including potent synthetic opioids, as well as emerging drug problems (notably on challenges related to cocaine and heroin use) and technological developments, including online trade of drugs;
• to support the civil society organisations by reinforcing their advocacy function, capacity to make a difference at the local level, andbest practice sharing methods;
• to support key stakeholders by expanding their knowledge and skills in the context of implementing minimum quality standards in drug demand reduction (also on development of tools which would allow to measure possible improvements), particularly in the area of social integration and vulnerable groups;
• to promote practical application of drug-related research, and, in particular, addiction research with a view of addressing current challenges and new threats.

The following activities are eligible:

• Analytical activities, such as data collection, development of common methodologies, surveys, research activities, evaluations, workshops, experts meetings;
• Training activities, such as staff exchanges, workshops, seminars, train-the-trainer events, online trainings;
• Mutual learning, cooperation, awareness-raising and dissemination activities, such as identification and exchange of good practices, peer reviews, conferences, seminars, information campaigns, publications, ICT systems and tools;
• Networking activities.

Budget

The grant cannot be lower than 250.000 euro and cannot cover more than 80% of the eligible project costs. The project duration cannot exceed a length of 24 month.

Eligibility

Applicants and partners must be legally constituted public bodies or private non-profit organisations. Organisations which are profit-orientedand international organisationscan apply only as partners. Projects must involve at least two organisationsestablished in two different eligible countries (Member States with the exception of Denmark, Albania and Montenegro).

Application

Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 22^nd April 2021.

In case of interest, please contact lnorton(ELIMINAR)@fsjd.org