Call for EU Access City Awards 2025
Replication & Deployment Programme
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EU Access City Award 2025: Call for applications
The 2025 Access City Award competition is now open for applications, marking the 15th anniversary of this important initiative. Cities across the EU with a population of over 50,000 inhabitants, and smaller towns with a combined population of 50,000 inhabitants, are eligible to apply. This prestigious award, organised by the European Commission in partnership with the European Disability Forum, celebrates cities that have made significant advancements in becoming more accessible for people with disabilities. The award recognises cities that have excelled in making their environments more accessible and inclusive. Winners will be announced during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference on 28-29 November 2024, with monetary prizes awarded as follows:
- 1st place: EUR 150,000
- 2nd place: EUR 120,000
- 3rd place: EUR 80,000
Interested cities must submit their applications online by 10 September 2024. Detailed guidelines and participation rules are available on the Access City Award website in all official EU languages.
The combined efforts of the CIVITAS Replication and Deployment Programme and the EU Access City Award aim to create a more inclusive and accessible urban environment across Europe, fostering innovation and collaboration in addressing the challenges of urban mobility and accessibility for all residents.
CIVITAS Champion cities
Notably, three of CIVITAS' Champion cities have been recognised for their outstanding work in accessibility. San Cristóbal de La Laguna won the first prize, Łódź secured the second prize, and Saint-Quentin took the third prize in the 2024 EU Access City Award.
Author: Arianna Americo
