In brief
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) funds Creative Europe.
- The call does not state a maximum amount per project.
- Applications run from Tuesday 23 June 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026, 01:59 (Brussels time).
Key facts
- Funder
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
- Programme
- Creative Europe
- Who can apply
- not stated in the call
- Area
- European Union
- Instrument
- not stated in the call
- Total budget
- €1,400,000
- Maximum grant
- not stated in the call
- Funding rate
- not stated in the call
- Minimum project cost
- not stated in the call
- Published on
- not stated in the call
- Opens
- Tuesday 23 June 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Friday 23 October 2026, 01:59 (Brussels time)
- Procedure
- not stated in the call
- How to submit
- not stated in the call
- Application language
- not stated in the call
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Chances
- Low
It suits you if…
- You can send a complete application before Friday 23 October 2026 at 01:59.
- You have read the official call and its conditions, because the act prevails.
- You have not started the works or purchases you want funded.
- You can set up the required digital identity and signature in good time.
It is not for you if…
- You cannot finish your application before Friday 23 October 2026: the call is closing soon.
- You have already started works or purchases you want funded.
- You plan to put a consultant's fee into the budget: EU calls do not accept it.
How much you can get
The call has a total budget of €1,400,000. The call does not state the minimum or maximum grant, the funding rate or the own share. Ask the funder before you plan your budget. If the call asks for an own share, plan from the start how you will cover it, and check whether you can combine this grant with other aid.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- The call does not state which costs it pays for. Check the official call before you build your budget.
Does not pay
- A consultant's fee for preparing the proposal cannot go into the budget of an EU call.
- Costs you claim from another funder cannot be claimed again here.
Key dates
- Opens
- Tuesday 23 June 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Friday 23 October 2026, 01:59 (Brussels time)
The call opened on Tuesday 23 June 2026; the call does not state the opening time. It closes on Friday 23 October 2026 at 01:59, Brussels time. The call does not state when results will be published.
What you need
- Reread the official call and note every condition.
- Set up the required digital identity and signature.
- Ask for quotes so your budget is ready.
- If the call asks for an own share, decide how you will cover it.
- Submit before Friday 23 October 2026 at 01:59 and keep the receipt.
How to apply
- Read the official call and its annexes.
- Read the FAQ published by the funder.
- Do not start works or purchases before you apply.
- Set up your digital identity and signature.
- Submit your application before Friday 23 October 2026 at 01:59.
- Keep the submission receipt, then wait for the grant decision.
- If you win, keep traceable invoices and meet the report deadlines.
Each step explained in more detail: “How to apply for a grant in 7 steps”
Mistakes that cost you the money
- Waiting until the last hours to submit. Consequence: A technical problem can make you miss the deadline.
- Starting works or purchases before you apply. Consequence: Those costs may not be accepted.
- Putting a consultant's fee into the budget. Consequence: In EU calls this fee cannot go into the budget.
- Losing invoices or payment proofs. Consequence: You cannot show your spending and may not receive the money.
Frequently asked questions
When does the call close?
It closes on Friday 23 October 2026 at 01:59, Brussels time.
Can I start before I apply?
No. Do not start works or purchases before you apply.
How much can I get?
The call has a total budget of €1,400,000. The call does not state the minimum or maximum grant per project. Ask the funder.
Where can I ask questions?
The call does not state a contact in the facts we hold. Read the official call and the funder's FAQ, and write to the help desk named in the official call.
How to take part from your country
The call does not state the application language or a national help desk. Check the official call for them.
The call does not state the application language.
Public help desks in your country
Help desks in 27 countries
We'll help you with the application
The time left is shorter than what a good application needs. We will not propose a rushed application: we will tell you when it reopens and, if you wish, prepare the documents calmly.
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.
Free check: can I apply?
Official source and checks
- Official page of the call ↗
- Funding & Tenders Portal, cascade calls (type 8)
Official source rechecked automatically on Tuesday 20 October 2026, 20:45 (Brussels time).
Report an error
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