Drug prevention and information

This page gives a general presentation in three parts: Part I covers the latest developments which occurred within the recent years. Part II gives a general view of the matter concerned. Part III documents and reports.

I) Latest developments

Within the framework of the Drug Prevention and Information Programme the Commission has launched the Call for Proposals - Operating Grants 2010.

• Call for Proposals JLS/2010/DPIP/OG. The deadline for submission of applications is 17 December 2009 12:00 CET.

It is aimed at supporting organisations - such as non-profit organisations, voluntary associations, foundations, NGOs or similar bodies, active in the field of Drug Prevention and Information for their activities in their financial year 2010.

All applications need to be submitted electronically using on-line PRIAMOS system. For further information please refer to the call for proposals in the right-hand menu.

Building European partnerships in the field of drugs is the aim of the Drug Prevention and Information Programme. The Commission encourages the exchange of information on any issue related to your project.

If you want to share information or find partners in other EU countries register now on the Civil Society Discussion Forum on Drugs Policy.

II) General context

This programme builds on the EU’s Drugs Strategy and Action plans, the ultimate aim of which is to significantly reduce the social harm and health damage caused by the use of, and trade in, illicit drugs.

The general objectives of this programme are:

1. to prevent and reduce drug use, dependence and drug related harms;
2. to contribute to the improvement of information on the effects of drug use;
3. to support the implementation of the EU Drugs Strategy.

The Programme supports projects and activities associated with the following specific objectives:

1. To promote transnational actions to:
• set up multidisciplinary networks that can make a clear and specific contribution to achieving the objectives of this programme;
• ensure the expansion of the knowledge base, the exchange of information and the identification and dissemination of good practice, e.g. through training, study visits and staff exchanges;
• raise awareness of the social and health problems caused by drugs use and to encourage an open dialogue with a view to promoting a better understanding of the drug phenomenon; and
• support measures aimed at preventing drug use, including the reduction of drug-related harm and treatment methods, taking into account the latest state of scientific knowledge;
2. To involve civil society in the implementation and development of the European Union’s Drugs Strategy and Action Plans; and
3. To monitor, implement and evaluate the implementation of specific actions under the Drugs Action Plans 2005–2008 and 2009–2012.

The target groups of the programme's activities are all those who may be affected by the consequences of drug use, including: young people, pregnant women, vulnerable groups and problematic neighbourhoods. Other target groups are, inter alia, teachers and educational staff, parents, social workers, local and national authorities, medical and paramedical staff, judicial staff, law enforcement and penitentiary authorities, NGOs, trade unions and religious communities.

Further details , including eligibility criteria, can be found in the OJ L 257 of 3.10.2007.

III) Documents and Reports

Document name	Language	Format [Size]
2009
Call for proposals "Operating grants" 2010		[75 KB]
Annual work program 2009		[201 KB]
Projects funded 2007 Action Grants		[193 KB]
2008
Call for proposals "Action grants" 2008		[122 KB]
Call for proposals "Operating grants" 2008 [Expired call]		[73 KB]
2007
Call for proposals "Action grants" 2007 [Expired call]		[97 KB]