In brief
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) funds Creative Europe.
- The grant goes up to €120,000 and covers up to 70% of eligible costs.
- Applications run from Wednesday 30 September 2026 to Tuesday 2 March 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time).
Key facts
- Funder
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
- Programme
- Creative Europe
- Who can apply
- Company
- Area
- European Union
- Instrument
-
Grant
In the official text
“The aim is to provide funds to audiovisual production companies to develop works with high creative value and cultural diversity and wide cross-border exploitation potential.” (p. 1)
- Total budget
- €12,500,000
- Maximum grant
-
€120,000
In the official text
“consortium of two eligible beneficiaries, the maximum EU grant is EUR 120 000.” (p. 20)
- Funding rate
-
70%
In the official text
“on the basis of the estimated project budget and a funding rate of” (p. 20)
- Minimum project cost
- not stated in the call
- Published on
- Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Opens
- Wednesday 30 September 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
-
Tuesday 2 March 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time)
In the official text
“Deadline for submitting applications: 2 March 2027 17:00 (Brussels time).” (p. 1)
- Procedure
-
Ranking
In the official text
“Proposals found admissible and eligible will be” (p. 16)
- How to submit
-
EU Funding & Tenders portal
In the official text
“Standard application form (CREA MEDIA) — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System” (p. 1)
- Application language
- Aragonese
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Chances
- Cannot be estimated
It suits you if…
- You run an independent production company with its registered office in a participating country.
- You want to develop one animation, creative documentary or fiction project.
- You work with at least one other European independent production company and sign a co-development agreement with it.
- You plan to release the work in cinemas, on television or on digital platforms.
It is not for you if…
- You are a private individual: natural persons are excluded.
- Your work is a live recording, TV game, talk show, magazine, reality show, music video, video game, student film or promotional work.
- You want to develop a group of projects rather than a single project.
- You are in an EU exclusion situation, for example bankruptcy or unpaid tax or social security.
How much you can get
The call pays 70% of the estimated project budget; for a consortium of the minimum size, the grant is capped at €120,000. The total budget of the call is €12,500,000. The costs are paid as lump sum contributions. The call does not state whether you must cover an own share; ask the help desk before you build the budget. An advance payment is available.
- If you spend €80,000, you receive €56,000 and pay €24,000 yourself.
- If you spend €150,000, you receive €105,000 and pay €45,000 yourself.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- Development of the project, paid as lump sum contributions.
Does not pay
- Passing money on to third parties is not allowed.
Key dates
- Published on
- Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Opens
- Wednesday 30 September 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Tuesday 2 March 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time)
The call opened on Wednesday 30 September 2026. You can apply until Tuesday 2 March 2027 at 17:00 (Brussels time). Proposals are ranked according to their scores. The call depends on the final adoption of the EU budget for the year it covers and may be changed or cancelled.
What you need
- Application Form, Parts A, B and C, filled in on the EU portal.
- Detailed budget table.
- PDF with information on your works, generated from the Creative Europe MEDIA Database.
- Creative dossier of the project.
- Co-development agreement, signed by the companies, with the split of tasks and creative collaboration.
- Contracts or proof that you own the rights to the project.
- Declarations on independence and European ownership, and on the language of the materials.
- Supporting documents on co-production, distribution and financing, if you have them.
How to apply
- Register your organisation on the EU Funding and Tenders portal, where the application is submitted.
- Find a European independent production partner and sign the co-development agreement.
- Prepare the creative dossier, the budget table and the rights documents.
- Fill in Application Form Parts A, B and C and attach the declarations.
- Submit on the portal before the closing date and keep the receipt.
Each step explained in more detail: “How to apply for a grant in 7 steps”
Mistakes that cost you the money
- Applying without a signed co-development agreement. Consequence: The project does not meet a core condition of the call.
- Proposing a work type the call excludes, such as a music video or a video game. Consequence: The work is ineligible, whatever its quality.
- Missing proof of rights ownership. Consequence: A document the call asks for is missing from the application.
- Planning to pass part of the money on to third parties. Consequence: Those costs are not allowed.
- Leaving the form and declarations until the last day. Consequence: You risk missing the deadline for submitting applications.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Independent production companies with their registered office in a country taking full part in the MEDIA strand of Creative Europe. The project must be co-developed by several European independent companies. Natural persons are excluded.
Which language can I use?
The call text we read points to any official EU language, with English strongly advised. The project abstract must always be in English. Check the official call before you write.
Does the call pay in advance?
Yes. After grant signature you normally receive a prefinancing, an advance to start working. There are no interim payments.
What do I have to deliver after an award?
You deliver updated creative, financing and marketing materials and the further plan of co-development up to entry into production. You also keep records of all the work done.
How to take part from your country
You apply with a company whose registered office is in a country that takes full part in the MEDIA strand. The EU Member States and the listed EEA and associated countries qualify. Check that your country is on the official list.
Any official EU language may be accepted, but English is strongly advised and the abstract is always in English.
Public help desks in your country
Help desks in 27 countries
We'll help you with the application
We prepare free of charge the documents about our products: technical and project description, a quote split by the call's cost items, timing and data sheets to attach. For questions about the call, Creative Europe Desks, the public help desk for applicants, guides you.
For this call and your type of organisation we do not yet have a partner consultant who prepares the application.
In European calls a consultant's fee cannot be put in the project budget: it is paid with your own funds.
If your project includes the usual neXt solutions, you can buy them from us, with a quote split by the cost items of the call.
Public help desk for this call
- Creative Europe Desks ↗ Creative Europe Desk National desk of the Creative Europe programme: informs and assists applicants in culture and audiovisual.
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Official source and checks
- Official act ↗
- Official page of the call ↗
- Funding & Tenders Portal, Search API
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