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

September 30, 2025 (opens) | February 25, 2026 (deadline)

€9,000,000 total budget for 2026; single-stage, lump sum grants; typical award size not specified.

Supports cross-border co-development of audiovisual projects by European production companies to boost creative value, diversity, and international market reach.

--- ## Description This opportunity under the Creative Europe Programme aims to foster collaboration among European production companies in the co-development of high-potential audiovisual works. Funding is available for the development of a single project—animation, creative documentary, or fiction—intended for cinema, television, or digital platforms. Projects must be co-developed by at least two independent European production companies from different countries, with a formal co-development agreement outlining creative collaboration and task division. The grant encourages innovative creative partnerships, cultural diversity, and strategies for broad cross-border distribution, while also promoting sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, and diversity within the industry. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 30, 2025 - Application deadline: February 25, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time) - Evaluation period: March – July 2026 - Notification to applicants: August 2026 - Grant agreement signature: November 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €9,000,000 (2026 cycle) - Funding is awarded as lump sum grants; the number and size of individual awards is not specified in the call. - Single-stage application process. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be at least two independent European production companies from different eligible Creative Europe countries. - Companies must sign a formal co-development agreement specifying collaboration on creative aspects and division of tasks. - Projects must be intended for commercial exploitation (cinema, TV, or digital/multi-platform). - Eligible genres: animation, creative documentary, or fiction. - Proposals must address sustainability, environmental responsibility, gender balance, inclusion, and diversity. - Full admissibility, eligibility, and capacity details are described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-codev_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage electronic submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-CODEV?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents and templates: - [Standard application form (CREA MEDIA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Detailed budget table](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_crea-lsii_en.xlsm) - [Creative dossier template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/creative-dossier_crea-media-codev-devslate-devminislate_en.docx) - [Independence and ownership form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/information-on-independence-and-ownership-control_crea-media_en.xlsx) - Proposals must follow the guidelines and page limits outlined in the application form. - Further guidance is available in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Partner search tools are available via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search). - Evaluation criteria, award thresholds, and financial/legal requirements are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-codev_en.pdf). - Applicants are encouraged to consult their local [Creative Europe Desk](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) for support. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-CODEV?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (guidelines and requirements)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-codev_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General information/support | [Creative Europe Desk](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Programme administration | [EACEA-MEDIA-CODEV@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-CODEV@ec.europa.eu) | | IT Helpdesk | [Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | European Commission | +32 2 299 11 11 ([Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en)) |

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