What cities will qualify for the grants? Which are the requirements?

• Only member cities that have presented experiences for the Congress and which are facing economic difficulties in attending.
• The project receiving a grant must be presented by a local government.
• One grant per city.
• The city must be up to date in the payment of its membership dues to the IAEC.
• The cities on the Executive Committee cannot apply for a grant.
• Formal request by the political representative of the interested city.

What criteria will be used for selection?

• Based on the degree of activity and involvement of the city in the Association.
• Transversal experiences that foster citizen participation will be prioritized.
• Transferability of the experience to other cities.
• Innovative experiences will be prioritised.

A total of 40 grants will be awarded and the deadline for applying for a grant is March the 2^nd. For further information, please contact the IAEC Secretariat (edcities@bcn.cat).