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

February 4, 2026 (Full application, 17:00 Brussels time)

Up to €2,000,000 per project; total topic budget €6,900,000; projects typically up to 24 months; 80% funding rate.

Funds cross-border collaborative projects that strengthen sustainability, innovation, and resilience in the European news media sector.

--- ## Description This grant supports collaborative projects designed to make the European news media sector more sustainable and resilient, with a particular focus on fostering cooperation and systemic change across news media (sub)sectors and genres. Projects may address the development of innovative business, technological, or production models, audience and community development, marketing strategies, professional and technical standards, new newsroom models, syndication networks, or support for small media organizations. Eligible activities include events, online trainings, workshops, exchange and mentoring programs, best practice mapping, technical standard development, editorial guidelines, guidebooks, knowledge-sharing platforms, and promotional initiatives. All projects must adhere to professional media standards, ensure editorial independence, and consider environmental sustainability. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline:** February 4, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Call opens: October 23, 2025 - Evaluation: February–May 2026 - Notification of results: August 2026 - Grant agreement signature: November 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum grant per project:** €2,000,000 - **Total topic budget:** €6,900,000 (for Journalism Partnerships – Collaborations) - **Funding rate:** 80% of eligible costs - **Project duration:** Up to 24 months (extensions possible if justified) - **Eligible costs:** Personnel, subcontracting, travel, equipment (depreciation), other goods/services, financial support to third parties (up to €60,000 per third party unless otherwise justified), indirect costs (7% flat rate) --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** Consortia of at least three independent legal entities (public or private) from at least three different eligible countries. - **Eligible countries:** - EU Member States (including overseas countries/territories) - Non-EU countries associated with Creative Europe (see [full list](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-participating-countries)) - **Types of organizations:** Non-profit, public, and private media outlets (including written/online press, radio/podcasts, TV), media associations, NGOs, journalistic funds, training organizations focused on media professionals, etc. - **Natural persons:** Not eligible (except self-employed/sole traders without separate legal personality). - **International organizations:** Eligible. - **Consortium agreement:** Required for multi-beneficiary projects. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Online via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-CROSS-2026-JOURPART-COLLABORATIONS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - **Application components:** - Part A: Administrative information (online) - Part B: Technical project description (PDF upload, max 50 pages) - Part C: Project data and KPIs (online) - Annex: Declaration on Standards and Independence (signed by all partners) - **Participant registration:** All applicants must register in the [Participant Register](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/participant-register) and obtain a PIC code. - **Evaluation:** Single-stage, scored on relevance, quality, project management, and dissemination (threshold: 70/100). - **Language:** Any official EU language (English recommended for efficiency). --- ## Additional Information - **Editorial independence:** All editorial work must be independent; all partners must sign a Declaration on Standards and Independence. - **Financial support to third parties:** Allowed for activities like exchange programmes, collaborative projects, legal advice, tools, or innovation prizes (max €60,000 per third party unless justified). - **Deliverables and KPIs:** Projects must define concrete deliverables and quantifiable indicators for mid-term and final results. - **Sustainability:** Applicants should address the ecological footprint of activities. - **No-profit rule:** Grants may not produce a profit (surplus of grant + revenues over costs). - **Multiple proposals:** Organizations may submit/participate in multiple proposals. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Page & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-CROSS-2026-JOURPART-COLLABORATIONS?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&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-cross-2026-jourpart_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Declaration on Standards and Independence (DOCX)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/declaration-on-standards-and-independence_crea-cross-jourpart_en.docx) - [Creative Europe Participating Countries List](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-participating-countries) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [FAQ for Applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General grant queries | [EACEA-CREATIVE-EUROPE-JOURNALISM-PARTNERSHIPS@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-CREATIVE-EUROPE-JOURNALISM-PARTNERSHIPS@ec.europa.eu) | | IT/Portal support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Creative Europe Desks (local support) | [Creative Europe desks directory](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Funder contact page | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | ---

NEWS - Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations

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