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

Opening: September 30, 2025 | Deadline: April 8, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time)

Total call budget: €8,000,000 (2026). Single-stage application. Individual grant sizes not specified in call.

Supports cross-border collaboration and competitiveness of European VOD platforms focusing on non-national European works and audience growth.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to support European Video on Demand (VOD) networks and operators that screen a significant proportion of non-national European audiovisual works. The grant is designed to foster cross-border collaboration, joint activities, and innovative business models to enhance the competitiveness, attractiveness, and online audience for European content. The program encourages projects that increase the visibility, discoverability, and prominence of European works, improve digital circulation, and promote sustainable, inclusive, and diverse industry practices. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 30, 2025 - Application deadline: April 8, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: April – August 2026 - Notification of results: September 2026 - Grant agreement signature: January 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget available: €8,000,000 for the 2026 call. - The number and size of individual grants are not specified; funding will be distributed among successful proposals. - Single-stage application process. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be European VOD networks or operators offering a significant proportion of non-national European audiovisual works. - Eligible countries and detailed criteria are outlined in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-vodnet_en.pdf). - Proposals must include strategies for environmental sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. - Financial and operational capacity requirements apply. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-VODNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage submission. - Prepare your proposal using the [standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) and relevant annexes. - Detailed guidance on the application, evaluation, and grant agreement process is provided in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-vodnet_en.pdf) and [Guide for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should highlight joint or collaborative actions that improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of European VOD platforms and increase the accessibility of European content for wider audiences. - There is an emphasis on environmental sustainability and diversity. - For partner search, applicants may use the portal's partner search tool. - Evaluation, award criteria, and legal/financial setup are detailed in the [call documentation](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-vodnet_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-VODNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-vodnet_en.pdf) - [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) - [Information on subscriptions, revenue and catalogue](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/information-on-subscriptions-revenue-and-catalogue_crea-media-vodnet_en.xlsx) - [Guide for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks (local support)](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Local Support | [Creative Europe Desks](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Programme Email | [EACEA-MEDIA-AUDIENCE@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-AUDIENCE@ec.europa.eu) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (European Commission) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

European VOD networks and operators

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