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 5 May 2026 to Tuesday 1 December 2026 (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
“For actual cost grants, the grant will be a budget-based, mixed actual cost grant. This means that it” (p. 31)
- Total budget
- €10,500,000
- 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 5 May 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Tuesday 1 December 2026 (time not stated)
- Procedure
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Ranking
In the official text
“by an evaluation committee composed of independent external experts and then ranked according to their quality score.” (p. 28)
- How to submit
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EU Funding & Tenders portal
In the official text
“Applications must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal electronic” (p. 3)
- Application language
- Aragonese
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Chances
- Cannot be estimated
It suits you if…
- Your organisation has its registered office in an EU country or an associated country.
- You can build a consortium with independent partners based in different countries.
- You can apply online and upload a technical description as a PDF.
- Your project needs purchases, subcontracting or staff time.
- You can handle periodic reports and a final report after the award.
It is not for you if…
- You plan to apply alone, without partners from other countries.
- Your organisation is established in Russia, Belarus or the non-government controlled territories of Ukraine.
- Your organisation is subject to EU restrictive measures or EU administrative sanctions.
How much you can get
The call has a total budget of €10,500,000 for all projects together. The call does not state a minimum or maximum grant per project, nor the share of costs it pays, nor whether you must cover an own share. Before you write the budget, reread the official call: the act prevails. Applications are evaluated and ranked according to their quality.
What it pays and what it does not
Pays
- Purchase costs.
- Costs of work you subcontract to others.
- Staff costs.
Does not pay
- The call does not state which costs are excluded. Before you write the budget, reread the official call: the act prevails.
Key dates
- Opens
- Tuesday 5 May 2026 (time not stated)
- Closes
- Tuesday 1 December 2026 (time not stated)
The call opened on Tuesday 5 May 2026 and closes on Tuesday 1 December 2026. The call does not state a time for either date, so confirm the exact closing time on the portal.
What you need
- Consortium of independent legal entities from different countries, as the call requires.
- Part A filled in online: administrative information, summarised budget and call-specific questions.
- Part B, the technical description, uploaded as a PDF.
- Mandatory annexes and supporting documents listed in the call.
How to apply
- Open the EU funding portal, the online channel for this call, and register in the Participant Register.
- Find independent partners from other countries to form the consortium the call requires.
- Fill in Part A online, including the summarised budget.
- Write Part B and upload it as a PDF with the mandatory annexes.
- Submit before Tuesday 1 December 2026 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
- Building a consortium that does not meet the country rules of the call. Consequence: The application may be found ineligible.
- Adding a partner based in Russia, Belarus or non-government controlled territories of Ukraine. Consequence: These entities are not eligible in any capacity.
- Putting the consultant's fee into the budget. Consequence: The fee cannot be charged to the grant.
- Leaving out Part B or the mandatory annexes. Consequence: The application is incomplete.
- Ignoring the reporting duties after the award. Consequence: The final grant amount is calculated on the final report, and any excess earlier payments must be repaid.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Organisations with a registered office in an EU country or an associated country, working in a consortium. The call excludes entities under EU sanctions or restrictive measures. The area list is marked uncertain in our data, so check it in the official call.
Is there an advance payment?
Yes, an advance is available. Interim payments are linked to periodic reports, and any excess earlier payments must be repaid.
How do I apply?
Online through the EU portal. Part A is filled in online and Part B is uploaded as a PDF.
Which language can I use?
Our data point to any official EU language, but this is uncertain. Confirm it in the official call before you write.
How to take part from your country
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
Every report starts an automatic check against the official act at once: the reported fact stays Under review until the check confirms or corrects it.
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