In brief
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) funds Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV).
- The grant goes up to €600,000.
- Applications run from Tuesday 7 July 2026 to Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
Key facts
- Funder
- European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
- Programme
- Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV)
- Who can apply
- Municipality, Other public body, Regional authority (region, canton, Land), State body
- Area
- European Union
- Instrument
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Grant
In the official text
“The grant will be a lump sum grant, meaning it will reimburse a fixed amount unlinked” (p. 42)
- Total budget
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€21,000,000
In the official text
“The estimated available call budget is EUR 21 000 000.” (p. 29)
- Maximum grant
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€600,000
In the official text
“be lower than EUR 200 000, and higher than EUR 600 000 per project.” (p. 34)
- Funding rate
- This figure must be checked in the official call
- Minimum project cost
- not stated in the call
- Published on
- Tuesday 7 July 2026
- Opens
- Tuesday 7 July 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
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Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)
In the official text
“Deadline for submitting applications: November, 3 2026 17:00 (Brussels time).” (p. 1)
- Procedure
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Ranking
In the official text
“and then ranked according to their scores.” (p. 38)
- How to submit
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EU Funding & Tenders portal
In the official text
“Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic” (p. 29)
- Application language
- not stated in the call
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Chances
- Cannot be estimated
It suits you if…
- You work for a public authority at national, regional or local level.
- You want to train judges, lawyers, law enforcement officials or court staff on gender-based and domestic violence.
- You want to train healthcare professionals, social services or educational staff.
- Your organisation has its registered office in an EU country or an associated country.
- You can apply alone or build a consortium with partners.
It is not for you if…
- Your organisation is private and wants to lead the application: the lead or sole applicant must be a public authority.
- Your organisation is based outside the eligible countries.
- You mainly need a separate website for the project: the call does not pay for it.
How much you can get
Each grant ranges from €200,000 to €600,000. The whole call has €21,000,000 to share, and projects are ranked against each other. The call does not state any limits on the total project cost: ask your national contact point before you write the budget. An advance payment is available.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- The call pays through lump sum contributions, not through a list of single expenses.
Does not pay
- Separate websites created for the project.
Key dates
- Published on
- Tuesday 7 July 2026
- Opens
- Tuesday 7 July 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time)
The call opened on Tuesday 7 July 2026 and closes on Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time). The call does not state when results will be published.
What you need
- Registration of your organisation and of each partner in the Participant Register, before you submit.
- Application Form Part A: administrative information and summarised budget.
- Application Form Part B: technical description of the project.
- Detailed budget table.
- CVs of the core project team.
- List of previous projects of the coordinator.
- Child protection policy declaration, if any participant works with children.
How to apply
- Open the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: the application is submitted online there.
- Register your organisation and every partner in the Participant Register.
- Decide whether you apply alone or with partners, and name one lead applicant.
- Write Part A and Part B of the application form and the detailed budget table.
- Attach the CVs, the list of previous projects and, where needed, the child protection declaration.
- Submit on the portal before Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
Each step explained in more detail: “How to apply for a grant in 7 steps”
Mistakes that cost you the money
- Applying as a private body in the lead role. Consequence: The call asks for a public authority as lead or sole applicant, so the application may be rejected.
- Leaving partner registration in the Participant Register until the last days. Consequence: Beneficiaries must be registered before submission, so you may not be able to submit.
- Sending several applications from the same lead applicant. Consequence: A lead applicant cannot submit multiple applications under this call.
- Putting the cost of a separate project website in the budget. Consequence: These costs are not eligible and are not paid.
- Forgetting the child protection declaration when activities involve children. Consequence: The application file is incomplete.
Frequently asked questions
Who can lead an application?
The lead or sole applicant must be a public authority at national, regional or local level. Applicants must be legal entities established in an eligible country.
Is an advance payment possible?
Yes, the call provides an advance payment. The call does not state the exact conditions, so ask your national contact point.
Where do I send the application?
On the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. For problems with the portal itself, write to its IT Helpdesk.
What do I have to report after the award?
A progress report at mid-term, which is not linked to payment, and a report on the EU Survey on Justice, Rights, and Values.
How to take part from your country
For questions about the content of your application, write to the EC-CERV Contact Point of your own country. For questions about submitting on the portal, use the IT Helpdesk of the Funding & Tenders Portal. Eligible countries are the EU Member States and countries associated to the CERV Programme or in talks to join it.
The call does not state the application language: ask your national contact point.
Public help desks in your country
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Public help desk for this call
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