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Call for proposals for action grants to provide financial contributions to ADR Bodies and RAD Qualified Entities (SMP-CONS-2026-ADR-RAD)

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Details

Status
Open
Reference
SMP-CONS-2026-ADR-RAD
Publication date
24 February 2026 in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal
Opening date
Deadline model
Single-stage
Deadline date
21 May 2026, 17:00 (CEST)

Description

The objective of this call for proposals is to facilitate consumers' access to effective and efficient alternative dispute resolution bodies compliant with Directive 2013/11/EU, as amended by Directive (EU) 2025/2647, and to build the capacity of Qualified Entities to efficiently protect consumers’ collective interests pursuant to Directive (EU) 2020/1828

It aims to support concrete improvements in the following areas: 

  • Awareness-raising on ADR and/or representative actions.
  • Protection of vulnerable consumers.
  • Networking of Alternative Dispute Resolution entities and/or Qualified Entities at national and EU-wide levels.
  • Capacity building, expertise of staff.
  • Use of transparent and innovative digital tools, efficient case handling and good governance. 

For further information, please consult the call document.

Available budget

EUR 1 500 000

For further information, please consult the call document.