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

April 15, 2025 (Opening) | September 2, 2025 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)

€5,000,000 total budget | 1 expected grant

Grant to boost fact-checking capacity and collaboration across the EU, supporting the European Digital Media Observatory and expanding multilingual, independent fact-checking against disinformation.

--- ## Description This grant supports the development and strengthening of a European network of fact-checkers, aiming to increase capacity and coverage across all EU countries and languages. The initiative focuses on collaboration, peer-to-peer support, technical infrastructure, and tailored training for fact-checkers, particularly in underrepresented regions and languages. It also seeks to maintain and further develop the European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) platform and foster cooperation among fact-checkers, researchers, and media literacy practitioners. All activities are grounded in the independence and transparency standards of the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN), with the overarching goal of building resilience against disinformation and supporting complementary EU initiatives such as the European Democracy Shield. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date: April 15, 2025 - Submission deadline: September 2, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €5,000,000 - Indicative number of grants: 1 - Type of action: DIGITAL-GFS (DIGITAL Grants for Financial Support) --- ## Eligibility - Eligible countries: EU Member States, candidate and accession countries associated with the programme (see Section 6 of the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-bestuse-08_en.pdf)) - Eligible applicants: Fact-checking organizations, research entities, and media literacy practitioners. Proposals must meet the independence and transparency standards set by EFCSN. - Additional eligibility and admissibility conditions are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-bestuse-08_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application process via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-08-FACTCHECKERS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must use the standard application form (DEP) available in the Submission System. - Detailed guidance on the process is provided in the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). - Evaluation criteria, award process, and proposal requirements are outlined in the call documentation. --- ## Additional Information - Activities may include: - Collaboration and capacity building for joint investigations - Peer-to-peer support between established and new fact-checking organizations - Development of technical infrastructure and tools - Targeted training for fact-checkers and media professionals, especially in underrepresented regions and languages - Projects must align with the standards of independence and transparency developed by EFCSN. - The grant aims to empower fact-checkers to work in complementarity with the European Democracy Shield. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2025-BESTUSE-08-FACTCHECKERS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_digital-2025-bestuse-08_en.pdf) - [DEP Work Programmes](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/work-programmes-digital) - [Standard Application Form (DEP)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/digital/temp-form/af/af_dep_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Funding portal support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Written questions | [EU Contact Form](https://european-union.europa.eu/contact-eu/write-us_en) |

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