CFPs: Strengthening Law Enforcement Responses to Hate Crime and Hate Speech (Malta)

The Ministry responsible for EU Funds in Malta has launched a call for applications under the Internal Security Fund 2021–2027 for actions supporting Specific Objective 3. The call funds initiatives to strengthen the capacities of law enforcement authorities and other relevant stakeholders to prevent and combat hate crime and hate speech, including through targeted training and improved victim reporting mechanisms. The application deadline is Friday, 12 February 2027, noon (time zone not specified in the source). This call supports actions aimed at strengthening the capacities of law enforcement authorities and other relevant stakeholders to prevent and combat hate crime and hate speech. It is intended to improve prevention, detection, and response through capacity development and better mechanisms for victims to report incidents. Fondi.eu describes the call as contributing to Internal Security Fund aims, including enhanced cooperation between public authorities, Union bodies/offices/agencies, civil society, and private partners across different Member States. The opportunity supports interventions that may include the following (as described in the source): The call seeks to achieve outcomes such as: Funding amount, award size, and total budget pool: Not specified in the source. The call is addressed to law enforcement authorities and other relevant stakeholders. No further eligibility criteria (e.g., legal form requirements, consortia rules, or minimum/maximum partner numbers) are provided in the supplied text. Applicants are directed to supporting materials for detailed requirements: Important: The supplied article text does not specify eligible countries/territory, exclusions, or eligibility thresholds. Readers should confirm details in the official Guidance Notes on Eligibility. Based on the call description, supported activities may include: Hate crime and hate speech require coordinated responses across security actors and community-facing stakeholders. This call focuses on practical capacity building—particularly specialised training and improved victim reporting/referral pathways—to help improve how incidents are prevented, detected, responded to, and handled with victim protection in mind. What is this call for? It is a call under the Internal Security Fund 2021–2027 for actions that strengthen capacities to prevent and combat hate crime and hate speech through targeted training and improved victim reporting mechanisms. Who can apply? The call is addressed to law enforcement authorities and other relevant stakeholders. Further eligibility requirements are provided in the official Guidance Notes on Eligibility. What deadline do applicants need to meet? Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 12 February 2027, noon. The source does not specify the time zone—confirm in the official guidance. What kinds of activities are supported? The call may fund specialised training programmes, enhanced victim reporting/referral pathways, awareness-raising initiatives, and strengthened inter-agency cooperation. Where can I download the application documents? On the call page, the source indicates downloads for Guidance Notes on Eligibility, Guidance Notes on Indicators, and the Application Form. Is there an information session? Yes. The source states that a dedicated information session related to this call will be held later in the year, and applicants should monitor Fondi.eu and official social media platforms for date/time/registration details. Who can I contact for questions? The Managing Authority can be contacted by email: [contact details removed] (as shown in the source text). Review the official call page on FONDI.eu and download the Guidance Notes on Eligibility and the Application Form to confirm eligibility, required content, and submission instructions. Then prepare a complete application aligned with the call’s focus on training and improved mechanisms to prevent and combat hate crime and hate speech. For more information, visit FONDI.eu.