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

October 23, 2025 (opens) | March 11, 2026 (deadline)

Total call budget: €3,000,000. Typical project grant sizes not specified; single-stage application.

Supports cross-border projects to advance media literacy in Europe, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and resilience against disinformation and manipulation in a changing digital landscape.

--- ## Description This grant supports innovative, cross-border projects that advance media literacy across Europe. The objective is to foster collaborations that implement best practices across national, cultural, and linguistic borders, develop and deploy media literacy tools and initiatives tailored for specific target groups, and help media literacy professionals adapt to rapidly changing media formats and consumption patterns. Projects should empower citizens to critically engage with media, recognize and respond to disinformation and manipulation, and strengthen inclusiveness, civic engagement, and societal resilience in the digital age. The call encourages scalable, collaborative, and innovative approaches to address the evolving challenges of the online media environment. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: October 23, 2025 - Application deadline: March 11, 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time) - Evaluation period: March – June 2026 - Notification to applicants: July 2026 - Grant agreement signature: December 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget for this call: €3,000,000 - Grants are awarded as CREA Project Grants (CREA-PJG) under a single-stage application process. - The indicative number of grants is not specified; project sizes may vary, and the budget is to be shared among successful proposals. --- ## Eligibility - The call is open to legal entities established in eligible countries as defined in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-cross-2026-medialiteracy_en.pdf). - Projects must be collaborative, involving partners from multiple countries. - Proposals should demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - Additional eligibility criteria, including admissibility, financial capacity, and exclusion criteria, are detailed in the official call documents. --- ## Application Process - Submission is via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-CROSS-2026-MEDIALITERACY?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Single-stage application: submit a full proposal by the deadline. - Proposal requirements (page limits, layout) and evaluation criteria are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-cross-2026-medialiteracy_en.pdf). - Templates and model grant agreements are available online. - Applicants are encouraged to consult the [online manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for step-by-step instructions. --- ## Additional Information - An online info session will be held on December 3, 2025, at 10:00 CET. [More info](https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/news-events/events/online-info-sessions-creative-europe-media-and-cross-sectoral-2026-2025-10-14_en). - Partner search tools are available on the portal for finding collaborators. - Applicants should read the [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) and consult the [Creative Europe Desks](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) for local support. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-CROSS-2026-MEDIALITERACY?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&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-medialiteracy_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) - [Model Grant Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/agr-contr/mga_crea_en.pdf) - [Funding & Tenders Portal Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [Creative Europe Desks](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Programme Helpdesk | [EACEA-CREATIVE-EUROPE-MEDIA-LITERACY@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-CREATIVE-EUROPE-MEDIA-LITERACY@ec.europa.eu) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk contact form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Local Support | [Creative Europe Desks](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) |

NEWS - Media Literacy

Sign in to see full grant listing