Building a trustworthy social media sphere: countering disinformation on social media for young Europeans
Funds influencer- and youth-led media literacy campaigns to counter disinformation on social media among young Europeans through cross-border collaboration and innovative educational approaches.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 30, 2025 (call opens) | December 2, 2025 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: €5,985,000 total; up to €3,100,000 per project; 2 projects funded; max 85% co-financing; project duration 18–24 months
Summary: Supports large-scale, influencer- and youth-led media literacy campaigns to counter disinformation on social media among young Europeans aged 15–30, fostering cross-border collaborations and sustainable knowledge-sharing.
Key Information: Consortium must include at least 7 partners from 7 EU Member States and cover activities in at least 13 Member States.
Description
This grant from the European Commission funds ambitious projects aimed at strengthening media and digital literacy among young Europeans (ages 15–30) to counteract disinformation on social media. Funded activities must involve participatory content creation led by influencers and youth, deliver multilingual media literacy campaigns, and establish lasting collaborations across EU Member States. The initiative seeks to enhance critical thinking, information integrity, and online resilience, while also codifying best practices and building virtual communities for ongoing impact.
