Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 23, 2025 (Opens) | February 4, 2026 (Deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €6,900,000 total budget for this topic in 2026; at least 60% of each awarded grant must fund third-party media entities.
Summary: Supports diverse, independent journalism and media pluralism across Europe through funding schemes for local, regional, and public interest news sectors under the Creative Europe Programme.
Key Information: Projects must implement cascading grants for third parties and adhere to professional media standards.