Please read The detailed Terms & Conditions‍

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: NGOs/community-based organisations, academic institutions, public bodies, social enterprises and trade unions/professional associations.
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‍How can I apply?‍

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.
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What are the ASSESSMENT criteria?

The five assessment 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: You are encouraged to find interesting or creative ways to tell your EU story! Try to make your video engaging and visually interesting.

Community & Voluntary Sector Involvement: Does the entry demonstrate the participation or leadership of community & voluntary organisations in the delivery of the project? Entries should highlight the added value that nonprofit/community groups’ inclusion brought to the project through their skillsets, knowledge, perspective, etc.

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Who are the judges?

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

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KEY DATES

22 September 2025: Applications open

24 October 2025: Applications close (5pm)

14 November 2025: Winners selected

27 November 2025: Winners announced at Access Europe Showcase in Dublin.
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WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES?
 
The deadline for entries is 24 October 2025 at 5pm IST. Please see timeline above for other key dates.

Please read detailed Terms & Conditions.

NEED HELP?
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Please direct any questions to europe@wheel.ie