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

December 31, 2025

€2,500 per project (single award); one-time funding

Supports grassroots projects that promote coding and digital skills among youth as part of EU Code Week.

Applications are managed and funded directly by JA Europe, not the European Commission.

--- ## Description This grant aims to identify, support, and scale innovative grassroots initiatives that promote coding, computational thinking, and digital skills among young people. Aligned with the mission of EU Code Week, the program seeks to empower the next generation of digital Europeans through creative digital education activities, such as coding workshops, hackathons, and related competitions. The initiative also encourages collaboration among regional digital education stakeholders and the broader community. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2025: Application deadline (single-stage) — 18:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available per project: **€2,500** - Funding is provided as a one-time grant per selected project. --- ## Eligibility - The call targets grassroots initiatives and innovative projects that promote coding and digital skills among young people. - The opportunity is open to individuals, teams, or organizations with ideas or initiatives that can be developed into real-world digital education activities. - Special emphasis is given to projects involving young pupils, particularly girls. - The call is managed and funded by JA Europe, not directly by the European Commission. --- ## Application Process - The call for proposals is published on the [EU Code Week website](https://codeweek.eu) and JA Europe channels. - Applications are submitted as a single-stage process by the deadline. - A selection committee will evaluate proposals based on published criteria, focusing on innovation, impact, scalability, and alignment with the goals of EU Code Week. - Selected projects will receive financial support directly from JA Europe. --- ## Additional Information - This is the second call for proposals under this initiative. - The grant is intended to help develop ideas into real businesses or impactful grassroots projects, with a focus on coding, hackathon implementation, and digital competitions. - The European Commission is not directly responsible for the call or financial support; all funding and administration are handled by JA Europe. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12141?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [EU Code Week](https://codeweek.eu) - [JA Europe Call for Proposals Announcement](https://www.en.junior-albania.org/news/call-for-proposals-eu-code-week) - [European Commission (Funder)](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Contact Link | Phone | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | European Commission | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | +32 2 299 11 11 | | JA Europe | [JA Europe website](https://jaeurope.org/) | N/A |

Funding for Coding Projects within the Framework of EU Code Week

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