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

November 6, 2025 (Opens) | January 12, 2026 (Deadline)

€10,000 total; typically awarded to 3 projects (~€3,333 each); single-stage process.

Small grants for innovative coding projects in the Nordic region to boost digital skills among young people, especially girls.

Funding provided by ECWT, not directly by the EU; see program page for full terms.

--- ## Description The program provides small grants to support innovative coding and digital skills projects within the Nordic region. The focus is on initiatives that empower young people—particularly girls—by enhancing their digital literacy and coding abilities. Projects should align with the objectives of European Code Week and demonstrate educational impact, innovation, feasibility, and scalability. Funding is delivered as part of the Code4Europe initiative, with an emphasis on projects that can serve as models or be scaled up in the future. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: November 6, 2025 - Application deadline: January 12, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Expected project duration: up to May 15, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €10,000 - Up to 3 projects will be funded (approx. €3,333 per project) - Funding is provided as a lump sum per selected project --- ## Eligibility - Projects must be based in the Nordic region. - Proposals should focus on boosting digital skills, with a special emphasis on young people and girls. - Both individuals and organizations are eligible to apply, provided their activities align with the goals of European Code Week. - Applicants must clearly demonstrate how funds will be used to achieve the project's objectives. --- ## Application Process - Full terms and application instructions are posted on the [ECWT Call for Proposals page](https://ecwt.eu/call-for-proposals/). - Applications are submitted online via a provided Google form. - The process includes: - Submission - Eligibility check - Expert evaluation - Selection of the three best proposals for funding - Proposals are assessed on clarity, feasibility, educational impact, and alignment with Code Week objectives. - Only projects that can be completed with the awarded funds should be proposed. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is managed and awarded directly by the European Centre for Women and Technology (ECWT), not the European Commission. - The listing on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for visibility only; the EU does not manage or endorse the call. - All communications and agreements are with ECWT. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/12201?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call for Proposals – ECWT](https://ecwt.eu/call-for-proposals/) - [European Commission – Funder Home Page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ECWT (Program Manager) | [ECWT Contact Page](https://ecwt.eu/contact/) | | European Commission | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Small Grants Coding Projects for the Nordic Region

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