Civic Innovation Fund

Civic Innovation Fund

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AI enriched?
EHC: Comments

Call together with Robert Bosch StiftungRobert Bosch Stiftung starting in September 2024

EHC: when?
Pre foundation | 2024
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Projects receive funding between 10,000 € and 12,000 € for 12 months.

EHC fit

The Civic Innovation Fund (CIF), linked to the website https://thecivics.eu/projects/civic-innovation-fund/, is a unique European pooled fund that supports start-up ideas in civic education and civil society initiatives. The CIF could potentially support the development of the European Housing Cooperative (EHC) in several ways: Financially, the CIF provides grants ranging from 10,000€ to 12,000€ for piloting, incubation, and scaling up projects over 12 months. This funding could be used by the EHC to develop and implement innovative housing solutions, community engagement initiatives, or educational programs that align with the CIF's focus on civic education and democratic participation. In terms of alignment, the CIF's thematic calls on topics such as "Ethics in AI" and "Financial and Economic Literacy" might not directly relate to housing cooperatives. However, the CIF's general call for projects promoting resilience, diversity, and collaboration in democracy could be relevant. The EHC could explore how its cooperative housing model contributes to these broader civic goals. Past projects funded by the CIF include initiatives focused on community engagement, participatory processes, and social inclusion, which could be similar to the EHC's objectives. For example, projects like "Gastvrij Gent" (Hospitable Ghent) and "Leefstrasse Gent" (Livable streets Ghent), which received funding for community-led urban regeneration initiatives, demonstrate the CIF's interest in supporting grassroots civic projects. The EHC could draw inspiration from these examples to craft a compelling application that highlights its potential for civic innovation and community impact.

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Oct 16, 2024 8:29 PM