Online applications

Applicants are completed using an online application form (eForm). For Europe for Citizens, the deadlines are 1 March annually for all strands and 1 September for Town Twinning/Networks. These are strictly enforced by the EACEA.

Step 1: Register for your PIC and ECAS account

• Create an ECAS account (if you don't already have one). New ECAS accounts can be created here.
• All participants need to have a Participant Identification Code (PIC)
• Register your organisations in the Participant Portal to receive your PIC. Information on how to register can be found here. 
• You need to upload a Legal Entity Form and a Financial Identification Form to your PIC Portal. Legal Entity Forms can be found here.  Financial Identification forms can be found here. To make it easier, you can just contact us and we will send you the forms directly! 

Step 2: Get your eForm

• You can access the e-form for Europe for Citizens here. Scroll to the bottom and click "Create an application". 
• You will be prompted to sign into your ECAS account. 
• Select "Europe for Citizens" from the drop down list.
• You will be brought to a dashboard where you can download eForms for the calls that are currently open.
• You will be asked to enter your PIC number before you get the form, which will automatically fill in some of the details for you. 
• You will need to have Adobe Reader version 9 or higher installed on your computer in order to able to download and complete the online application form. If you don't have it on your computer you can click here to download.
• Important:  When you start to fill out the e-form, we recommend that you print and keep this handy user guide to hand. It shows step-by-step how the form works and the errors that may occur and how to solve them. It also contains the contact details of the IT helpdesk in Brussels - call them if you really cannot solve the issues yourself! 

Step 3: Fill in your application and get feedback

• Reach out for advice and look out for training opportunities.
• Even if you're a pro, it's a good idea to get feedback on your draft proposal before you submit. Here at The Wheel we regularly review draft applications and give advice on how to improve.  We can also recommend a consultant to review it also, with special experience in European projects.

Step 4: Submit your application - on time!

• This is a 'centralised' grant system, meaning that you are applying directly to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in Brussels. You are not applying to any body or organisation in Ireland.
• The online submission times stated on the EACEA are central European time, therefore if submitting an application from Ireland note the deadline is effectively one hour earlier. Late applications will not be accepted! So if the deadline is 12pm CET, it's 11am Irish time. 

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