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

March 3, 2026

Total budget: €4,075,000 (2026 call); lump sum grants; typical project durations vary.

Supports transnational projects to improve judicial training and the consistent application of EU law in civil, criminal, and fundamental rights.

--- ## Description This grant from the European Commission funds transnational projects aimed at enhancing the effective and consistent application of EU law—including the Charter of Fundamental Rights—by addressing the training needs of justice professionals. The call supports the development and implementation of training activities and tools for training providers, which are intended to be deployed at the national level. The initiative emphasizes cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among justice professionals in the fields of civil law, criminal law, and fundamental rights. --- ## Due Dates - March 3, 2026: Deadline for submitting applications (full application deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €4,075,000 (2026) - Funding is provided as lump sum grants. - Typical award sizes and project durations are not specified in the call summary; refer to the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/wp-call/2026-2027/call-fiche_just-2026-jtra_en.pdf) for details. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must be transnational. - Eligible countries and specific admissibility conditions are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/wp-call/2026-2027/call-fiche_just-2026-jtra_en.pdf). - Applicants must typically be legal entities established in EU Member States or other countries associated with the Justice Programme. - Proposals should involve justice professionals and/or training providers. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2026-JTRA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call uses a single-stage submission process. - Required documents include the standard application form, detailed budget table, and a declaration on honour (see links below). - Evaluation criteria, proposal page limits, and the full timeline are described in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/wp-call/2026-2027/call-fiche_just-2026-jtra_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The call is part of the Justice Programme (JUST). - The action type is JUST Lump Sum Grants (JUST-LS). - For guidance on lump sum grants and legal entity validation, refer to the provided guidance documents in the [call details](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2026-JTRA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Partner search tools are available via the portal for consortium-building. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/JUST-2026-JTRA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=10&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/wp-call/2026-2027/call-fiche_just-2026-jtra_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (JUST)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/temp-form/af/af_just_en.pdf) - [Detailed Budget Table (JUST LSII)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/just/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_just-lsii_en.xlsm) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Justice Programme Regulation](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2021.156.01.0021.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2021%3A156%3ATOC) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call queries | [EC-JUSTICE-CALLS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EC-JUSTICE-CALLS@ec.europa.eu) | | European Commission contact | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone (main switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Call for proposals for action grants to support transnational projects on judicial training covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights - European Commission

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