Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 23, 2026 (Full application, single-stage, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €3M–€4M per project (indicative); up to 3 projects funded; project duration typically 36–48 months; total topic budget €12M
Summary: Funds research to analyze the cost of child poverty and improve access to quality early childhood education and care for disadvantaged children in the EU.