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

April 14, 2026 (full application, 17:00 Brussels time)

€6,000,000 total budget (2026 call); typical award size varies by project.

Supports European audiovisual festivals working together to boost visibility, audience, and digital innovation for non-national European content.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity funds coordinated and collaborative activities among European audiovisual festivals. The aim is to increase audiences' interest in non-national European audiovisual content—including films, video games, and immersive media—while fostering the circulation and visibility of such works. The program encourages knowledge exchange, best-practice sharing, and digital transformation through the development and updating of online tools and applications. Projects should reinforce cooperation among festivals, enhance promotion and distribution of non-national works, and expand or renew audiences across Europe. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2026: Deadline for submitting applications (full application), 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €6,000,000 (2026) - The number and size of individual awards are not specified in the call; funding is allocated based on project scope and evaluation. - Grant type: CREA Project Grants (CREA-PJG), Action Grant Budget-Based --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be European audiovisual festivals or networks of such festivals. - Eligible countries: As described in the official [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-festnet_en.pdf). - Proposals must involve coordinated or collaborative activities among festivals screening a significant proportion of non-national European audiovisual works. - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - Additional eligibility conditions and legal/financial requirements are detailed in the call documentation. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage application; proposals must be submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-FESTNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) by the deadline. - Proposal guidelines, page limits, and layout are described in Part B of the Application Form (available in the Submission System). - Required documents and templates: - [Call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-festnet_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (CREA MEDIA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Information on programming (CREA MEDIA FESTNET)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/information-on-programming_crea-media-festnet_en.docx) - Evaluation criteria and process are detailed in the call document. - Timeline: - Call opens: December 4, 2025 - Application deadline: April 14, 2026 - Evaluation: April–September 2026 - Information to applicants: October 2026 - Grant agreement signature: January 2027 --- ## Additional Information - The program supports digital transformation, including the development and updating of online tools and applications. - For partner search, applicants can use the portal’s partner search tool. - For general information and support, contact your local [Creative Europe Desk](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) or email [EACEA-MEDIA-FESTIVALS@EC.EUROPA.EU](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-FESTIVALS@EC.EUROPA.EU). - Detailed rules for legal entity validation, financial capacity, and grant agreement setup are provided in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-festnet_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Full call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-FESTNET?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-festnet_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Creative Europe Desk](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Email (festivals) | [EACEA-MEDIA-FESTIVALS@EC.EUROPA.EU](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-FESTIVALS@EC.EUROPA.EU) | | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Networks of European Festivals - European Commission

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