Communication tools
Boilerplate texts – EEA Civil Society Fund
The following standard texts can be used on national, programme, or project websites or webpages, in publications or other information materials, on the back covers of publications, at the end of press releases in the ‘Note to editors’ section, or anywhere else where you acknowledge support from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Civil Society Fund.
These texts have been tailored specifically for the EEA Civil Society Fund, which is funded through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Standard text – EEA Civil Society Fund
Stock texts - Values and themes Objective of the EEA Civil Society Fund
The EEA Civil Society Fund is funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA and Norway Grants. The aim of the Fund is to strengthen civil society and active citizenship, and to empower vulnerable groups. The support builds on common values of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The Fund contributes to the overall objectives of the EEA and Norway Grants: reducing economic and social disparities in Europe, and strengthening cooperation between the Donor and Beneficiary States. The Donor States cooperate closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). For the 2021–2028 funding period, the total allocation to civil society across 15 EU states is approximately 10% of the overall EEA and Norway Grants funding of €3.2 billion. Acknowledgment text – EEA Civil Society Fund The (project/programme title) benefits from a €(amount – use a rounded figure) grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Civil Society Fund of the EEA and Norway Grants. The aim of the project/programme is to (insert objective). The EEA Civil Society Fund is part of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway’s contribution to a more democratic, inclusive and resilient Europe.
A vibrant and resilient civil society that protects and promotes democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
Common values The EEA Civil Society Fund is based on shared European values: respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights – including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
Civil society and democracy Civil society is a cornerstone of well-functioning
democracies. Through the EEA Civil Society Fund, Donor States support initiatives that promote civic engagement, human rights, social inclusion, and democratic participation. Bilateral cooperation The EEA Civil Society Fund also aims to strengthen cooperation and mutual learning between civil society organisations in the Donor and Beneficiary States, through partnerships and joint activities. Cross-cutting priorities The EEA Civil Society Fund promotes gender equality, non- discrimination, inclusion of vulnerable groups, and digital transformation across all supported projects. Ukraine A share of the EEA and Norway Grants funding has been earmarked to help civil society respond to challenges arising from Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as supporting refugees and promoting resilience and social cohesion.
The programme areas and funds for the period can be found in the ‘Blue Book’. Scan the QR code to access it.
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Communication and Design Manual - EEA Civil Society Fund
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