Funder: European Commission

Due Dates: September 23, 2027 (Full application deadline, single-stage)

Funding Amounts: €3.5–4 million per project (lump sum); ~3 projects funded; total topic budget €12 million

Summary: Funding for research and innovation projects developing user-focused solutions, data, and models to strengthen news media freedom and resilience in Europe.

Key Information: Open to international consortia; proposals must address European news media sector needs and data gaps.