[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

August 2, 2025 (single-stage)

€2,500 total; one winner selected; project runs through November 30, 2025

Supports youth, especially girls, in Portugal to develop digital and programming skills through a coding contest addressing real-world problems.

Financial support is provided solely by Fundación Junior Achievement España, not directly by the EU.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity is part of the Code4Europe initiative and is implemented as the CODE4PORTUGAL contest. Its primary goal is to foster creativity and digital skills among young people—particularly girls—by encouraging them to develop innovative coding solutions to real-world challenges. The contest aims to empower the next generation of digital Europeans by supporting their journey into technology and programming. The program is specifically designed to boost digital skills in Portugal and is open to young pupils interested in coding and technology. --- ## Due Dates - Application opens: June 1, 2025 - Application deadline: August 2, 2025, 23:59 (Brussels time) - Project duration: up to November 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €2,500 - Number of awards: One winner will be selected - Duration of funded participation: Until November 30, 2025 --- ## Eligibility - Targeted at young pupils in Portugal, with a strong emphasis on encouraging girls to participate. - Participants should be interested in programming and digital skills development. - For precise eligibility requirements, review the official contest terms and conditions ([see here](https://fundacionjaes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TERMOS-E-CONDICOES-DO-CONCURSO-Code4Portugal.pdf)). --- ## Application Process - Terms and conditions are shared via the organizer’s website, social networks, Edu Coordinators, and official teachers' groups (Telegram, Whatsapp, Teams). - Interested participants must complete a survey with all required information. - A jury will evaluate submissions and select one winner based on detailed criteria. --- ## Additional Information - The contest is organized and funded solely by Fundación Junior Achievement España (JA Spain). - The European Commission publishes this call for visibility only and does not provide direct financial support or approval of the contest conditions. - All financial support is provided directly by JA Spain and under its responsibility. --- ## External Links - [Official Call Page](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10381?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Contest Terms & Conditions (PDF)](https://fundacionjaes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TERMOS-E-CONDICOES-DO-CONCURSO-Code4Portugal.pdf) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Contact Link | Phone | |--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------| | European Commission (general info) | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Fundación Junior Achievement España | [JA Spain Website](https://fundacionjaes.org/) | See website |

Code4Portugal

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