PSF 2020 Call

The CBSS Project Support Facility (CBSS PSF) calls for projects that put YOUNG PEOPLE at the center of Baltic Sea Region Cooperation and empower future region builders.

During recent years youth involvement has gained momentum in Baltic Sea Region cooperation. Within the CBSS and other regional political formats, substantial political input to policy-making has been contributed by young people. CBSS strongly believes, that the inclusion of young people’s opinions in today’s policy making will strengthen and secure the process of region-building, fostering and stabilizing cooperation and inter-generational solidarity in the future; it will contribute to the long-term stability of the Baltic Sea Region and improve finding synergies between the countries. 

Therefore, the PSF call in 2020 is dedicated to the support of projects that have been developed BY or FOR young people in the Baltic Sea Region. Project applicants can be youth organisations, organisations working or planning to work with young people, educational institutions or the like. The target group to be addressed should range from 15 to 30 years of age – from high school students to young professionals. Project applications may address all three long-term Priorities of the CBSS if they involve young people, address their needs or take up on their ideas. 

Regional Identity

Within the long-term Priority Regional Identity, projects shall aim to strengthen children and young people’s capacity in advocacy towards Baltic Sea Region policy-making in general and foster recognition of and dialogue on the Baltic Sea Region’s history, cultural heritage and future. . Projects shall also address further enhancement of young people’s influence and participation in regional cultural activities unlocking and sharing their creative potential. Furthermore, projects shall address educational cooperation, sharing best-practice and empowering future region-builders. 

Sustainable and Prosperous Region

Within the long-term Priority Sustainable and Prosperous Region, projects shall aim towards youth involvement in the areas which contribute to the region’s welfare, prosperity and sustainability corresponding to the three pillars of sustainability – social, economic and environmental. The projects shall facilitate academic mobility among young researchers, contributing to competence development on sustainable economy, including maritime and climate related topics and support youth employment. The projects shall possess integrated approach, fostering potential of cultural heritage as resource for sustainable growth, social inclusion, circular economy and climate issues. 

Safe and Secure Region

Within the long-term Priority Safe and Secure Region, projects shall aim to strengthen young people’s capacity to contribute to building safe, secure and resilient societies. These projects can encompass training in fire and rescue, training or education on how to prepare for, or act in, an emergency or a crisis, raising awareness of societal security, strengthening the abilities for safe everyday behavior or increasing the individual’s awareness of safety issues. Especially important are contributions aiming to deliver benefits both for societies as indirect beneficiaries of the project, and for the individuals who are the direct beneficiaries. 

Projects addressing the long-term Priority Safe and Secure Region shall also build the resilience of the community to address such complex challenges as the risks of violence, abuse and exploitation faced by youth and young adults. Young people are one of the main risk groups exposed to human trafficking in the Baltic Sea Region. Initiatives to involve young people, future professionals in prevention of human trafficking and awareness raising about this crime are welcomed. 

To qualify for funding, projects must also reflect dimensions of sustainable development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Projects supported should provide space for both professionals as well as ordinary citizens to get involved and make their voices heard. Respect for the inviolability of human dignity regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability is required and every project should take gender mainstreaming into consideration. 

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PSF in Brief

  • Projects must involve partners from at least three CBSS Member States including a lead partner. 
  • The maximum amount of co-financing granted is 65 000 euros. 
  • The project proposals may be initiated by individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, associations and companies in the CBSS Member states, as well as CBSS Expert Groups and CBSS Networks. 
  • The granted projects should have the potential to become a basis for a network, partnership or cooperation model that would become viable beyond the duration of the project life itself. 

Call for applications 

Please download the PSF application form here PSF-Application. 

For more information please download the CBSS PSF Manual. 

The applications with all the required supporting documents shall be submitted to Ms. Mia Skyten, [email protected]. 

The CBSS Secretariat will endeavour to notify all applicants as to the outcome of their application within a one month period after the decision. 

Applications that have been selected for financing will receive an explanation of the action, which they are required to complete. 

PSF project reporting templates for 2017-2019: Technical Implementation Progress Report (if needed), Technical Implementation Final Report and PSF Financial Statement Report.