EPRM - upcoming Call for Proposals

The third Call for Proposals by the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) will be launched by the end of January 2020.

Project ideas

Companies, knowledge institutions, public or semi-public bodies and/or non-governmental organisations who are looking for funding for their activities designed to improve conditions of mine workers in and around mines in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (CAHRAs), can submit their project ideas once the Call for Proposals is open (early 2020).

EPRM objective

EPRM stimulates and increases the demand for responsible 3TG minerals. It encourages sourcing channels for responsible minerals that will enable suppliers to identify and mitigate risks. Furthermore, the EPRM motivates supply chain actors and other partners to support artisanal and small-scale mines and local mining communities to improve their practices to produce responsibly and create access to markets.

Funding of projects

The projects funded by the EPRM should contribute to the vision and ambitions of the EPRM. Hence projects should support:

• Improving working conditions and improving the standard of living for artisanal and small scale miners in CAHRAs;
• Improving the responsible production of minerals/metals at artisanal and small scale mining sites;
• Stimulating the trade of responsible ASM minerals sourced from CAHRAs;
• Preparing artisanal and small scale miners, supply chain actors and the governments of mining countries  in CAHRAs for the implementation of the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation.

Changes compared to the previous call

For projects up to EUR 340,000, 100% of eligible cost can be subsidized
Partnerships that include a supply chain partner can apply for grants up to EUR 800,000.
Applications can be submitted in French, Spanish or English

For more information about the EPRM and the upcoming call for proposals, please visit the EPRM website.