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

January 22, 2026

Annual grant of up to €125,000 per year (2026–2030), as a lump sum covering part of operational costs.

Supports Luxembourg-based partners to operate EUROPE DIRECT centres, fostering EU-citizen engagement, information, and civic education.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, offered by the European Commission Representation in Luxembourg, seeks partners to operate EUROPE DIRECT centres from 2026 to 2030. EUROPE DIRECT centres play a key role in connecting the European Union with its citizens by providing information on EU policies and actions, listening to the concerns of citizens, and engaging in dialogue about the EU’s impact on daily life. They also contribute to European civic education and help foster a European public sphere. Selected partners will sign a Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) for the full period and may receive annual grants to support their activities, contingent on the submission and approval of an Annual Communication Plan. EUROPE DIRECT centres are expected to work closely with local communities, the European Commission Representation, European Parliament Liaison Offices, other EU outreach networks, and local multipliers to organize communication and outreach activities on EU topics relevant to Luxembourg. --- ## Due Dates - January 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Annual grant: Up to €125,000 per year, awarded as a lump sum. - Funding covers part of the operational costs of running a EUROPE DIRECT centre. - The partner must provide additional financial and operational resources as needed to fulfill the centre’s mission throughout the partnership. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be based in Luxembourg. - Detailed eligibility requirements (including admissibility, operational capacity, and exclusion criteria) are provided in the official call documents. - Eligible organizations typically include public bodies, non-profit organizations, or similar entities with the capacity to deliver public information and outreach activities. - Only one application per entity is allowed. --- ## Application Process - The process is single-stage. - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ED-2025-LUXEMBOURG-2-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must prepare a proposal in accordance with the requirements outlined in the [call documents](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-luxembourg-2-fpa_en.pdf) (available in English, French, and German). - Successful applicants will enter into a Framework Partnership Agreement for 2026–2030 and will be invited annually to submit a Communication Plan for grant disbursement. --- ## Additional Information - The annual grant is a lump sum and does not cover all operational costs; partners must ensure co-financing or supplementary resources. - The call document contains detailed information on evaluation criteria, scoring, and the legal and financial set-up. - It is strongly recommended to read the full call text and annexes before applying. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ED-2025-LUXEMBOURG-2-FPA?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call Document (English)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-luxembourg-2-fpa_en.pdf) - [Call Document (French)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-luxembourg-2-fpa_fr.pdf) - [Call Document (German)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/ed/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_ed-2025-luxembourg-2-fpa_de.pdf) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Luxembourg EC Representation](https://luxembourg.representation.ec.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Content-related queries | [COMM-REP-LUX-COMMUNICATION@ec.europa.eu](mailto:COMM-REP-LUX-COMMUNICATION@ec.europa.eu) | | Technical support (portal/issues) | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | General EC contact | [+32 2 299 11 11](tel:+3222991111) | | Funder homepage | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) |

Selection of partners to carry out EUROPE DIRECT activities (2026-2030) in Luxembourg - European Commission

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