Do you have an idea on how to make
life in your community better?
Are you up for a challenge to
bring about positive change?
Do you know young people looking to
take action within their community?
Then a Solidarity project can be for you!
For a Solidarity project, you will need
to gather a group of at least five young
people aged between 18 and 30 years old.
All of you must be resident in one
and the same participating country.
The focus of your Solidarity project will
need to be an issue that matters to your
group and is needed in your community,
such as, climate change, gender equality,
democratic participation, or other topics.
Your group can address some essential
challenges within the local area,
while also helping to tackle
regional or even wider issues.
Solidarity projects are carried
out locally, but they have
clear European added value.
You need to link a solidarity
action to priorities relevant at
European level, such as inclusion,
employability, entrepreneurship,
training, health and well-being.
Solidarity actions depend on the cause
and may include diverse working ways.
Some examples:
a repair café at a maker space
to reduce environmental impact
theatre workshops to involve
asylum seekers in a community
a skateboard and BMX
park available for all
organic farming / community
garden to address unhealthy
eating habits, socialising
A solidarity project can
last from 2 to 12 months.
Together with your group, you
will need to plan and carry
out concrete daily activities.
Your team will choose actions to make
a difference in your community, will
lead and evaluate planned activities.
It is expected that your active role
and involvement in running a Solidarity
project should grow your personal,
social, educational and civic superpowers.
The European Solidarity Corps
programme offers a fixed monthly
amount to contribute to your
project activities costs.
It can also cover costs to
support the participation of young
people with fewer opportunities.
Your group will manage the
finances of the project.
You may reach out to any public or
private organisation in your area that
can support your group in applying
and running a Solidarity project.
Coaching costs can be included
in the project's budget.
A coach is a resource person, who can
be identified from outside your group or
organisation, to support your group in
fostering learning throughout the project.
There are six steps to get your
group ready to apply for the
Solidarity project's funding.
call other young people from your
community and get together as a
team sharing a common idea or topic.
Make sure everyone is registered:
all members of the group should join
the European Solidarity Corps Portal.
one member of the group takes the role
of the group leader and registers on
the Organisation Registration system
Alternatively, you can identify an
organisation that has a valid ID number
and is willing to apply on your behalf.
it's time to get geeky!
Read the specific guidance and watch
tutorials on writing your application to
know what to expect when filling the form.
structure and plan your activity,
cross-check it with the guide
for applicants and fill the
application web form in.
Submit your application
before the deadline!
It may take around three months to
receive a funding decision, depending
on the country where the application
was submitted, and all Solidarity
projects should consider the earliest
and latest eligible start dates
for activities, as described in the
European Solidarity Corps Guide.