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

November 4, 2025 (Opens) | March 3, 2026 (Deadline)

€6,000,000 total; ~8 grants expected; single-stage; typical grant size around €750,000

Supports the expansion and operation of EDMO to counter disinformation in Europe through research, fact-checking, media literacy, and innovative tools.

Single-stage application; open to multidisciplinary consortia across the EU.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen and further develop the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) as a central platform for analyzing and countering disinformation across Europe. The grant supports a wide range of activities, including: - Coordinating fact-checking, research, monitoring, and media literacy initiatives. - Enhancing operational cooperation among fact-checkers, researchers, and media literacy practitioners. - Expanding language and regional coverage, especially in emerging areas of concern. - Developing and deploying innovative tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, to address new disinformation threats such as deepfakes and AI-generated content. - Monitoring disinformation trends, particularly during crisis situations and elections. - Facilitating data access for researchers and supporting implementation of the 2022 Code of Practice on Disinformation. - Conducting tailored media literacy campaigns and proactive outreach to increase societal resilience. The grant is part of the Digital Europe Programme and is designed for multidisciplinary consortia committed to combating disinformation and enhancing digital media literacy. --- ## Due Dates - **Planned opening date:** November 4, 2025 - **Application deadline:** March 3, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - **Total available budget:** €6,000,000 - **Indicative number of grants:** 8 - **Typical grant size:** Around €750,000 per project - **Funding type:** Action Grant (DIGITAL-SME Digital SME Support Actions), single-stage --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Legal entities established in EU Member States or countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. - **Consortium requirement:** Multidisciplinary consortia are encouraged, including researchers, fact-checkers, media literacy practitioners, and relevant stakeholders. - **Other conditions:** Full eligibility details, including admissibility, financial/operational capacity, and exclusion criteria, are described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_digital-2026-bestuse-tech-edmo-09_en.pdf) (sections 5–7). --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Single-stage, via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-TECH-EDMO-09-HUBS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - **Application form:** Use the [standard application form (DEP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/temp-form/af/af_dep_en.pdf); the specific template will be available in the submission system. - **Evaluation:** Criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_digital-2026-bestuse-tech-edmo-09_en.pdf) (sections 8–9). - **Timeline:** Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement is provided in section 4 of the call document. --- ## Additional Information - **Work Programmes:** [Digital Europe Work Programmes](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/work-programmes-digital) - **Legal and financial setup:** See section 10 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_digital-2026-bestuse-tech-edmo-09_en.pdf). - **Partner search:** The portal provides a feature for finding partners and building consortia. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-TECH-EDMO-09-HUBS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_digital-2026-bestuse-tech-edmo-09_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (DEP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/temp-form/af/af_dep_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement (DEP MGA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/agr-contr/mga_dep_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [General FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Call-specific help | [Write to the EU](https://european-union.europa.eu/contact-eu/write-us_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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