Page contentsPage contents About the programme The Justice Programme is running from 2021 to 2027. It provides funding to support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters such as training to judges and other legal practitioners and effective access to justice for citizens and businesses. It contributes to the further development of a European area of justice based on the rule of law, including independence and impartiality of the judiciary, on mutual recognition, mutual trust and judicial cooperation. It is strengthening democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights. Programme website Funding opportunities Calls for proposalOpen and upcoming calls for proposal under the Justice Programme.Find opportunities Funded projects and results Funded projects Budget and performance Includes performance highlights, key performance indicators, and the performance framework and assessment. Programme performance webpage Programme features Programme duration2021-2027Lead Directorate-GeneralJustice and ConsumersPredecessor programmeJustice ProgrammeManagement modeDirect managementMFF headingCohesion, Resilience and ValuesClusterInvesting in People, Social Cohesion and ValuesClimate contributionNo target set in the legal basis (ℹ)Total budget 2021-2027€ 0.30 billion (ℹ) (current prices)Relevant regulationRegulation (EU) 2021/693 of the European Parliament and of the Council.