In brief
- Creative Europe Desks (contacts for the local block) funds Horizon Europe.
- The call does not state a maximum amount per project.
- Applications run from Tuesday 2 March 2027 to Thursday 30 September 2027 (time not stated).
Key facts
- Funder
- Creative Europe Desks (contacts for the local block)
- Programme
- Horizon Europe
- Who can apply
- not stated in the call
- Area
- European Union
- Instrument
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Grant
In the official text
“6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants” (p. 1)
- Total budget
- €20,000,000
- 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 2 March 2027 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Thursday 30 September 2027 (time not stated)
- Procedure
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Ranking
In the official text
“The first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.” (p. 1)
- How to submit
-
EU Funding & Tenders portal
In the official text
“Paper submissions are NOT possible.” (p. 4)
- Application language
- Aragonese
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Chances
- Cannot be estimated
It suits you if…
- Your organisation is established in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe.
- You want to research cultural heritage, arts or creative industries as drivers of innovation.
- You can build an international consortium of partners.
- You can write a first-stage proposal without naming your organisation.
It is not for you if…
- Your organisation is established in Russia, Belarus or non-government controlled areas of Ukraine.
- Your entity is under EU restrictive measures or is a high-risk supplier of mobile network equipment.
- You work alone: the call is built for an international consortium.
How much you can get
The call has a total budget of €20,000,000 for all projects together. Eligible costs take the form of a lump sum, a fixed amount agreed for the project instead of costs you itemise. The call does not state a maximum or minimum grant per project, or any own share. Ask your National Contact Point before you plan the budget. An advance payment is available.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- The project is paid as a lump sum, not as costs you itemise.
Does not pay
- A consultant's fee for writing the proposal cannot go into the budget.
Key dates
- Opens
- Tuesday 2 March 2027 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Thursday 30 September 2027 (time not stated)
The call opens on Tuesday 2 March 2027 and closes on Thursday 30 September 2027. The call does not state the hour, so check it on the portal before you plan your submission.
What you need
- Proposal abstract, with no organisation names, acronyms, logos or personnel names.
- Part B of the application form for the first stage, written to the same blind-evaluation rule.
- Consortium partners agreed with your international partners.
- Digital identity and account for the online portal set up.
How to apply
- Create your account on the Funding & Tenders Portal, where this call is applied for.
- Find your international partners in good time.
- Write the abstract and Part B for the first stage, with no names that reveal your organisation.
- Submit on the portal between Tuesday 2 March 2027 and Thursday 30 September 2027.
- Reread the official call before you submit: the act prevails.
Each step explained in more detail: “How to apply for a grant in 7 steps”
Mistakes that cost you the money
- Putting your organisation name or logo in the abstract or Part B. Consequence: The proposal breaks the blind-evaluation rule of the call.
- Applying from an organisation established in an excluded country. Consequence: The entity is not eligible and the application is rejected.
- Including a consultant's fee for writing the proposal in the budget. Consequence: The cost is not accepted.
- Applying without an international consortium. Consequence: The proposal does not meet the partnership requirement.
- Leaving the digital identity and portal account to the last days. Consequence: You may be unable to submit before the call closes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a maximum grant per project?
The call does not state one. Ask your National Contact Point before you plan the budget.
Can I get an advance payment?
Yes, the call provides for an advance payment.
Do I have to apply in English?
The call is understood to accept any official EU language, but this is not fully confirmed. Check with your National Contact Point.
What do I submit for the first stage?
The call asks for a proposal abstract and Part B of the application form. Both must keep the organisation anonymous.
Does the call pay for my own costs as a lump sum?
Yes, eligible costs take the form of a lump sum. The call does not say how it is split between partners.
How to take part from your country
National Contact Points for Horizon Europe give applicants guidance, practical information and assistance. Find the one in your country and write to them before you build your budget.
The call is understood to accept any official EU language. Confirm this with your National Contact Point.
Public help desks in your country
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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, Horizon Europe National Contact Points (Funding & Tenders Portal), 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
- Horizon Europe National Contact Points (Funding & Tenders Portal) ↗ Horizon Europe National Contact Point National contact point for EU research and innovation programmes: guidance on calls, rules and proposal preparation.
Free check: can I apply?
Official source and checks
- Official act ↗
- Official page of the call ↗
- Funding & Tenders Portal, grantsTenders.json
Official source rechecked automatically on Tuesday 20 October 2026, 21:19 (Brussels time).
Report an error
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