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

April 16, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time)

€9,500,000 total budget for 2026; CREA Lump Sum Grants; typical duration and individual award sizes vary by project

Supports audiovisual professionals with training in digital innovation, creative collaboration, and sustainability to boost the European industry's competitiveness.

--- ## Description This grant, under the Creative Europe Programme, aims to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to evolving creative processes, market developments, and digital technologies across the entire value chain. The initiative focuses on fostering innovative creative processes (including cross-disciplinary collaboration and storytelling blending creative and digital skills), harnessing digital innovation in audiovisual production and distribution, supporting the uptake of digital tools for videogame production, and promoting sustainable, environmentally respectful practices throughout the audiovisual industry. Funded activities include training on digital transformation, adaptation to market trends, use of AI-powered technologies in videogames, and implementing sustainability plans and tools to measure CO2 emissions. --- ## Due Dates - April 16, 2026: Deadline for submitting applications (full application), 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €9,500,000 for 2026 (CREA Lump Sum Grants) - Funding is distributed as lump sum grants; individual award amounts and project durations vary based on the scope and scale of the proposed activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to 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-media-2026-training_en.pdf). - Applicants must demonstrate financial and operational capacity. - Detailed eligibility criteria, including admissibility and exclusion conditions, are described in the call documentation. --- ## Application Process - The application process is single-stage. - Proposals must be prepared according to the requirements outlined in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-training_en.pdf) and submitted via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TRAINING?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application templates and model grant agreements are provided on the call page. - Evaluation period is May–September 2026, with notifications to applicants expected in October 2026 and grant agreements signed by January 2027. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should address digital transformation, innovative storytelling, market adaptation, videogame technologies, and green transition topics. - Applicants are encouraged to consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for step-by-step guidance. - Partner search and collaboration tools are available via the portal. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TRAINING?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=11&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-training_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks (local support)](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General queries | [Creative Europe Desk](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Programme email | [EACEA-MEDIA-TRAINING@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-TRAINING@ec.europa.eu) | | Funder contact | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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