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

January 31, 2026

€50,000 per project (one-off payment); total call budget €150,000

Supports the creation of educational programmes on certification and evaluation under the EUCC cybersecurity scheme, with a focus on Common Criteria and EU regulatory requirements.

Only certified educational institutions in Slovakia may apply; one application per institution.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, funded by the European Commission as part of the Digital Europe Programme, aims to strengthen educational capacity in cybersecurity certification and evaluation. It specifically supports the development and delivery of educational programmes aligned with the EUCC (European Union Cybersecurity Certification) scheme, focusing on Common Criteria (CC) and related EU regulatory requirements. The training must cover key aspects such as the Common Criteria model, security policy constructs, functional and assurance requirements, evaluation methodologies, security architecture analysis, vulnerability assessment, and the EU certification process. The objective is to enhance the skills necessary for certification and assessment under the EUCC, ultimately fostering a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem within the EU, with an emphasis on practical, standards-based education. --- ## Due Dates - January 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (01:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Each selected project will receive a one-off payment of **€50,000** upon completion and verification of deliverables. - The **total available funding** for this call is **€150,000**. - Payment is conditional on submitting evidence of the educational programme's creation and the implementation of at least one free training for at least 5 SME employees. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Only certified educational institutions registered under Section 10 of Act No. 292/2024 Coll. on adult education (Slovakia) and listed in the official register of certified educational institutions. - **Geographic restriction:** Applicants must be registered in Slovakia. - **Project focus:** Programmes must prepare participants for certification and assessment according to the EUCC scheme. - **Application limit:** Only one application per institution is allowed; if multiple applications are submitted, only the last one will be considered. --- ## Application Process - Complete the application form and sign it with a qualified electronic signature or seal. - Submit the signed application electronically via the Central Public Administration Portal ([www.slovensko.sk](https://www.slovensko.sk)) using the ‘General Agenda’ service. - Applications not submitted in this format will be disqualified. - Selection is based on published evaluation criteria; only the top-ranked applications within the available budget will be funded. - Required deliverables include documentation of the educational programme and evidence of at least one free training event for a minimum of 5 SME employees. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is administered as cascade funding under the TestCert-SK project (Grant Agreement 101127837). - The funding is a one-off payment, disbursed after verification of project completion. - For further details on conditions and application procedures, consult the official call documents and annexes. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12442?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission – Funder home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [National Cyber and Information Security Agency (Slovakia) – Call information](https://ncca.nbu.gov.sk/vyzva-na-predkladanie-ziadosti-o-nenavratny-financny-prispevok-nfp-na-podporu-vzdelavacich-programov-v-oblasti-certifikacie-a-hodnotenia-podla-poziadaviek-schemy-certifikacie-kybernetickej-bezpecnosti-podla-eucc-v-ramci-financnej-podpory-tretim-stranam/?csrt=6531937766993098128) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Programme Helpdesk | See [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks) | ---

Call for Applications for Grant to Support Educational Programmes in the Field of Certification and Evaluation in Accordance with the Requirements of the EUCC Cybersecurity Certification Scheme - European Commission

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