Solidarity Projects

Duration & Commitment

• Project length: 2 to 12 months
• Commitment: mainly part-time
• Activities must be concrete, realistic, and clearly linked to the project’s objective

How a Solidarity Project Is Organised

Solidarity Projects take place in the country of residence of the applicant group.

The group is fully responsible for:

• Designing the project
• Organising daily activities
• Managing timeframes and responsibilities

One member of the group acts as the legal representative and submits the application on behalf of the group.

To succeed, the group must:

• Clearly assign roles and responsibilities
• Agree on a shared strategy and timeline
• Ensure regular communication among all members
• Use collaborative working methods that actively involve everyone

Project Stages

Each Solidarity Project follows four key stages:

1. Planning — identifying needs, defining objectives, designing activities
2. Preparation — organising logistics, roles, and resources
3. Implementation — carrying out the planned activities
4. Follow-up — evaluating results and sharing outcomes

Skipping or rushing any of these stages will weaken your project. Full stop.

Who Can Participate?

• Young people aged 18–30
• Groups of at least five people
• All participants must:
  • Reside in a European Solidarity Corps participating country
  • Be available for the entire duration of the project

What Is Funded?

Solidarity Projects receive a fixed grant of €500 per month, covering costs related to project delivery.

Funding supports:

• Project management — planning, coordination, and implementation
• Coaching costs — support from a qualified coach, where relevant
• Exceptional costs — e.g. financial guarantees, if required

This is not free money. If your activities don’t justify the funding, your project won’t survive evaluation.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online via web forms.

Young people can:

• Apply directly as a group, or
• Apply with the support of an experienced organisation

All applicants must be registered on the European Solidarity Corps Portal.

Application deadlines are published in advance and must be respected — no exceptions.

Networking & Support Opportunities

Participants are encouraged to take part in Networking Activities (NETs) organised by:

• National Agencies
• SALTO Resource Centres

These include:

• Contact Seminars to find partners
• Thematic seminars focused on specific topics
• Best-practice exchange and collaboration opportunities

Additional information and opportunities are available via the European Youth Portal.