This month, DG Justice and Consumers launches new calls for proposals covering a wide range of policies, from racism, xenophobia, and rights of the child to judicial training and victims' rights.The actions selected will be financed through two programmes that support the development of a justice area in the European Union: the Justice Programme, and the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme.The Commission shall ensure that the actions selected – whether small-scale or national – will contribute to consistent and coherent implementation of Union law, and to wide public awareness about the rights deriving from it.

The projects will be assessed on:

• their potential to develop mutual trust among Member States and improve cross-border cooperation;
• their transnational impact;
• their contribution to the elaboration and dissemination of best practices;
• their potential to contribute to creation of minimum standards, practical tools and solutions that address cross-border or Union-wide challenges.

The Justice Programme objective is to contribute to further develop a European area of justice based on mutual recognition and mutual trust, in particular by promoting judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters.With a budget of EUR 378 million over the period 2014-2020, the Justice Programme offers concrete financial support to organisations focusing on judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, judicial training, effective access to justice in Europe and inititiave in the field of drugs policy.

Support to transnational projects to enhance the rights of persons suspected or accused of crime
Open until 25 October 2016

Support to transnational projects to enhance the rights of victims of crime
Open until 25 October 2016

Support to European judicial training
Open until 16 November 2016

Support to national or transnational projects regarding the criminal justice response to prevent radicalisation leading to terrorism and violent extremism
Opens 27 September 2016 – Deadline 15 November 2016

The Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020 objective is to contribute to the further develop an area where equality and the rights of persons are promoted, protected and effectively implemented.With a budget of EUR 439.5 million over the period 2014-2020, the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme defends the rights and freedoms that people are entitled to under EU law. It promotes non-discrimination, gender equality, rights of the child, and EU citizenship rights. It fights against any form of intolerance, violence, and ensures consumer rights and protection of personal data.

Support to capacity building on rights of the child and child protection for professionals in asylum and migration
Open until 13 December 2016

Support to integrated and multidisciplinary child-centred approaches to child victims of violence
Open until 13 December 2016

Support to Member States’ authorities in the identification and exchange of best practice to ensure correct and full implementation of the EU Framework Decision on combatting racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law
Open until 5 January 2016

Support to dialogue and exchange of best practice in fostering tolerance and mutual respect
Open until 5 January 2016

Further forthcoming calls for proposals are available for both the Justice Programme and the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme.