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

January 15, 2026

€3,500,000 total call budget; typical grant per project ~€200,000 (80% funding rate, up to 12 months).

Supports projects that inform and engage the public and stakeholders about EU Cohesion policy impacts via media, outreach, and events.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, under the Information Measures for the EU Cohesion Policy (IMREG), funds projects that produce and disseminate information about the EU Cohesion policy, including its role in advancing EU priorities such as green and digital transitions, strategic technologies, housing, and demographic changes. The goal is to provide accurate, comprehensive information to the general public and stakeholders, increasing awareness and understanding of the policy’s impact at local, regional, and national levels. Supported activities include the creation and distribution of print, multimedia, or audiovisual materials, web and social media outreach, media events, conferences, seminars, and workshops, with a focus on wide outreach and multilingualism. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline:** January 15, 2026 (17:00 CET) --- ## Funding Amount - **Total call budget:** €3,500,000 - **Typical grant per project:** Around €200,000 (the awarded amount may be lower than requested) - **Funding rate:** 80% of eligible costs - **Project duration:** Normally 12 months (extensions possible with justification) - **Eligible costs:** Personnel, subcontracting, travel, equipment (depreciation), other goods/services, and indirect costs (7% flat-rate of eligible direct costs) - **No financial support to third parties is allowed.** - **Prefinancing:** Typically 80% of the grant amount after signature --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** Legal entities (public or private bodies, including international organisations) established in EU Member States (including Overseas Countries and Territories). - **Ineligible applicants:** Natural persons (except self-employed/sole traders without separate legal personality), EU bodies (except the European Commission Joint Research Centre), authorities responsible for Cohesion policy implementation (per Article 71 CPR Regulation), and entities subject to EU restrictive or conditionality measures. - **Consortium:** Both single applicants and consortia are eligible; no minimum number of partners required. - **Associated partners, subcontractors, and in-kind contributors:** May participate but only beneficiaries and affiliated entities receive funding. - **Past recipients:** Applicants who received previous IMREG funding are eligible to apply. - **Operational and financial capacity:** Applicants must demonstrate sufficient resources and experience to implement the project; supporting documents required. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/IMREG-2025-INFOME?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) before the deadline. - **Application components:** - Part A (administrative data, online form) - Part B (technical description, max 50 pages) - Mandatory annexes: CVs of project team, previous project list (last 4 years), previous year’s activity report, declaration on standards and independence - **Evaluation:** Single-stage process, assessed by an evaluation committee with external experts. - **Award criteria:** Relevance (40%), Quality (30%), Impact (30%). Minimum thresholds apply for each and overall. - **Timeline:** Evaluation results in May 2026; grant agreements signed June–October 2026. - **Language:** Proposals can be submitted in any official EU language (abstract in English recommended). --- ## Additional Information - **Eligible activities:** Must align with call objectives and may include print, multimedia, digital outreach, events, seminars, and workshops. Activities required by law are not eligible. - **No-profit rule:** Grants cannot generate profit (revenues + EU grant must not exceed total eligible costs). - **No double funding:** No cost item may be funded by more than one EU grant. - **Ethics and standards:** Applicants must adhere to high editorial, journalistic, and ethical standards and provide a signed declaration on standards and independence. - **Record keeping:** Beneficiaries must retain documentation for 5 years after project end (3 years if grant ≤ €60,000). - **Reporting:** Deliverables and project outputs must be uploaded as specified in the grant agreement. - **Visibility:** All communication and dissemination must acknowledge EU support and follow visibility requirements. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal – Call Details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/IMREG-2025-INFOME?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (2025)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/imreg/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_imreg-2025-infome_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/imreg/temp-form/af/af_imreg_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement (IMREG)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/imreg/agr-contr/mga_imreg_en.pdf) - [Declaration on Standards and Independence](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/imreg/temp-form/af/declaration-on-standards-and-independence_imreg_en.docx) - [IMREG Work Programme 2025](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/whats-new/tenders-and-grants/financing-decisions/C_2025_5927_1_EN_annexe_acte_autonome_nlw_part1_v2.pdf) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Policy website – EU Cohesion Policy](https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/home_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [REGIO-CONTRACTS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:REGIO-CONTRACTS@ec.europa.eu) | | IT / Submission support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Funder general contact | [European Commission Contact](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Information measures for the EU Cohesion policy for 2025 - European Commission

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