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

June 24, 2025

Up to €1,000 per project; total available funding is €5,000; up to 8 projects funded.

Supports impactful projects that promote programming, computational thinking, and digital skills, with a focus on diversity and gender gaps in STEM.

Application is managed by CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center; not a direct EU grant.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity aims to recognize and support small-scale projects that align with the values of European Code Week, particularly those that promote programming, computational thinking, and digital skills across Europe. The initiative seeks to foster innovative programming activities, support the integration of coding into educational contexts, encourage collaboration and participation, and prioritize projects that address gender and skills gaps while promoting diversity in STEM education. The call is particularly focused on boosting digital skills among young pupils, especially girls. --- ## Due Dates - June 24, 2025: Application submission deadline (23:55 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to €1,000 per selected project - Total available funding: €5,000 - Up to 8 projects will be funded --- ## Eligibility - Open to projects that significantly impact and align with the values of European Code Week. - Activities must promote programming, computational thinking, and digital skills, with a preference for initiatives that: - Develop innovative programming activities - Integrate programming into educational contexts - Foster collaboration and participation - Address gender and skills gaps and promote diversity in STEM - The call is managed and funded directly by CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd, not by the European Commission. --- ## Application Process - The invitation, terms and conditions, and application form will be published on the EU CodeWeek platform and associated websites and social media. - Applications are evaluated by a selection committee based on published criteria. - Up to 8 winners will be selected and announced. - Applicants should consult the [CodeWeek Cyprus call page](https://codeweek.cy/2025/04/10/%cf%80%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7-%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%81%ce%b5%cf%82-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b7%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%b4%ce%bf%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b5%ce%b9/#page-content) for detailed instructions and requirements. --- ## Additional Information - This call is not an official EU action; it is organized and funded solely by CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd. - The publication on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by EU authorities. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10561) - [CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd](https://cyric.eu/) - [CodeWeek Cyprus call page](https://codeweek.cy/2025/04/10/%cf%80%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b7-%ce%b3%ce%b9%ce%b1-%ce%bc%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%81%ce%b5%cf%82-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b7%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%b4%ce%bf%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b5%ce%b9/#page-content) - [European Code Week](https://codeweek.eu/) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Contact Page | Phone | |--------------|-------------|-------| | European Commission | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | +32 2 299 11 11 | | CY.R.I.C Cyprus Research and Innovation Center Ltd | [CY.R.I.C Contact](https://cyric.eu/contact/) | +357 22 282828 | ---

Invitation for small funding for coding activities

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