Please read detailed Terms & Conditions HERE
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Who can apply?

The competition is open to civil society organisations based in the Republic of Ireland who are or have been a direct beneficiary of an EU funding programme and have used this funding to deliver a project or activity.

By "civil society" we mean: charities, community and voluntary groups, academic institutions, public bodies, social enterprises and trade unions/professional associations.
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‍How can I apply?

All entries must take the form of a video posted to the entrant’s X and/or Facebook page that is no longer than 140 seconds and includes the hashtag #OurEUStory.

See step-by-step guide above and make sure you submit the application form. Please note we cannot take any responsibility for misspelled URLs so please ensure you have reviewed your entry before submission.
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WHAT IS THE PRIZE?

Three winning entries (first, second & third place) will win a prize: €1,000 for first place and €500 each for second and third places.


What are the ASSESSMENT criteria?

Please note, the Awards judging panel will be assessing the quality of your entry and not the quality of your EU-funded project.

The four assssment criteria are as follows:

‍EU Dimension:
Does the entry demonstrate the value of the EU dimension of the project, and the opportunities that it being an EU project provided? For example, the value and opportunities could come from partnership with other countries, cross European exchange and learning, or the possibility to reach a wider audience and make a greater impact.
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Impact:
Does the entry communicate the difference the the project made to the people, communities and organizations involved? Entries should focus on impact rather than project plans or processes. It's not about how you delivered your project, it's about why, and the difference that it made.

Clarity:
Is it clear what this project is about and what it achieved? Could someone with no experience of EU funded programmes understand it? Avoid jargon, excessive text, or superfluous information. It's not about communicating everything about your project, focus on the important points.
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Creativity:
ou are encouraged to find interesting or creative ways to tell your EU story! Try to make your video engaging and visually interesting.
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KEY DATES

2 September 2024: Competition announced

16 September 2024: Applications open

18 October 2024: Applications close (5pm)

25 October 2024: Extended deadline (5pm)

8 November 2024: Winners selected

November 2024: Winners announced at Access Europe Showcase. Register now! 
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Who are the judges?

The judging will be done by a panel of independent judges using the specific assessment criteria. 


WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES?
 
The deadline for entries is 18 October 2024 at 5pm IST. Please see timeline above for other key dates.

Please read detailed Terms & Conditions.