European Economic and Social Committee Civil Society Prize, 2016

The European Economic and Social Committee rewards excellence in civil society initiatives through its annual Civil Society Prize.

The theme of the 2016 prize is: "Migrants".

The aim of the 2016 prize is to reward and encourage concrete initiatives and achievements of civil society organisations and/or individuals which have significantly contributed to improving migrants' lives and fostering their integration in society.
The overall objective of the prize is to raise awareness of the contribution civil society organisations and/or individuals can make to the creation of a European identity and citizenship in a way that underpins the common values that shore up European integration.

Eligibility

The EESC Civil Society Prize is open to civil society organisations officially registered within the European Union and acting at local, national, regional or European level. It is also open to individuals.
Third-country nationals are also eligible, provided they are legally resident in the territory of the EU.

Prizes
1st: 14.000 Euros
2nd 9.000 Euros
3rd 9.000 Euros
4th 9.000 Euros
5th 9.000 Euros

Further details:
http://eurodesk.eu