# Open Call: Local for Local (currency) **URL:** \ **Category:** Community\ **Created:** [13 January 2025 15:51 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346 "2025-01-13T15:51:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ada](https://ich.taler.net/user_avatar/ich.taler.net/ada/32/213_2.png) [@Ada](https://ich.taler.net/u/Ada)\ **Post date:** [13 January 2025 15:51 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/1 "2025-01-13T15:51:46Z")
## Call for Applications: Join the Local for Local Currency Ecosystem! The [Local for Local Currency Ecosystem](https://localforlocal.io/) is now open for applications! Funded by the European Commission, this program supports regional currencies with up to €60,000, expert training, networking, and open-source tools to strengthen local economies. ### Why apply? - **Funding** : Access up to €60k to enhance your regional currency. - **Training** : Participate in expert sessions on key topics of currency management. - **Networking** : Collaborate monthly with other currencies and share best practices. - **Open-Source Tools** : Transition to software tailored for regional currencies. - **Research Support** : Improve your governance and user adoption with expert evaluation. ### Key dates - **Call Opened** : December 1, 2024 - **Application Deadline** : January 31, 2025, 23:59 AoE - **Info Sessions** : - December 16, 2024, 16:00 CET - January 13, 2025, 16:00 CET - January 27, 2025, 16:00 CET ### How to apply 1. Download the application materials: [Call 2, FSTP document.pdf](https://localforlocal.io/_assets/Call%202,%20FSTP%20document.pdf). 2. Submit your completed application via the form on the right before the deadline. ### Get involved Apply now and strengthen your local economy! Register for an info session to learn more and get your questions answered. Together, let’s work for stronger local economies! Any questions can be sent to [paul.van.vulpen@centric.eu](mailto:paul.van.vulpen@centric.eu). ---
**Author:** ![filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/u/filipesm)\ **Post date:** [13 January 2025 16:53 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/2 "2025-01-13T16:53:25Z")
I would love, love, love to participate in this call! At the moment it is impossible for me, but if there is another iteration of this in the future, I would love to get one of these started in Lisbon, Portugal! ---
**Author:** ![how](https://ich.taler.net/user_avatar/ich.taler.net/how/32/42_2.png) [@how](https://ich.taler.net/u/how)\ **Post date:** [14 January 2025 03:37 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/3 "2025-01-14T03:37:56Z")
What local currency do you have in Lisboa? How is it going, @filipesm? ---
**Author:** ![filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/u/filipesm)\ **Post date:** [14 January 2025 08:42 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/4 "2025-01-14T08:42:21Z")
We don’t have one. I would like to trial one. I think a lot of places in Lisbon would be great for this. Neighbourhoods that have lots of local stores and movement. Or even at the city level, I think it could be done 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![how](https://ich.taler.net/user_avatar/ich.taler.net/how/32/42_2.png) [@how](https://ich.taler.net/u/how)\ **Post date:** [14 January 2025 11:24 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/5 "2025-01-14T11:24:10Z")
What kind of experience do you have with local currencies? Maybe it would be interesting for you to join LocalForLocal project with a local currency, so you can learn on the ground and make useful contacts to replicate a working experience. Maybe you already have such experience! ---
**Author:** ![filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/a3d4f5/32.png) [@filipesm](https://ich.taler.net/u/filipesm)\ **Post date:** [16 January 2025 12:25 UTC](https://ich.taler.net/t/open-call-local-for-local-currency/346/6 "2025-01-16T12:25:33Z")
I have no experience! Ahah I’m a programmer, I’ve dealt with crypto (but don’t anymore!), and always followed efforts from afar, I guess. I want to join next time, but right now I’m not in Portugal, so I cannot be present to participate actively, you know? In the future, for sure 🙂