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

December 3, 2025 | May 7, 2026

Total budget €22,000,000 for 2026; multiple lump sum grants awarded per call.

Supports collaborative, innovative TV and online animation projects by European producers, aiming for high-quality, cross-border content with strong international distribution and sustainability focus.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity is designed to empower audiovisual producers in Europe to develop and produce high-quality TV and online animation projects with strong potential for European and international circulation. The grant aims to stimulate cross-border co-productions, foster independence from broadcasters and digital platforms, and encourage collaboration among producers, broadcasters, digital platforms, and sales agents from different MEDIA Strand countries. Projects should emphasize creative value, international distribution, commercial viability in multi-platform environments, and innovative approaches to both content and financing. Proposals are expected to integrate strategies for environmental sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. --- ## Due Dates - First cut-off: December 3, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - Second cut-off: May 7, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Indicative total budget for 2026: €22,000,000 - Multiple lump sum grants are available per call; the number and size of awards vary depending on project scope and evaluation. - Funding is provided as CREA Lump Sum Grants. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be audiovisual producers established in eligible countries participating in the MEDIA Strand of Creative Europe. - Projects must involve strong cooperation between operators from different MEDIA Strand countries, including broadcasters. - Supported works include animation (as well as drama and documentary) intended for linear and non-linear broadcasting. - Detailed eligibility criteria, including admissibility conditions and eligible countries, are 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-tvonline_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-1?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The call uses a multiple cut-off deadline model; applicants can submit for either or both deadlines. - Required documents include the application form, financing structure, and information on independence and ownership. Templates are provided in the portal. - Evaluation and award criteria, proposal layout, and timeline details are specified in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-tvonline_en.pdf). - For guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must include concrete strategies for environmental sustainability (e.g., use of greening consultants), and must address gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. - Projects should present innovative aspects in content and financing, with clear links to international distribution strategies. - The action is open to drama films and documentaries as well as animation, but this call specifically highlights animation projects. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-1?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Full Call Document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-tvonline_en.pdf) - [Application Form Template](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks (for national support)](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [FAQ – Submission of proposals](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq?order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=10&sortBy=publicationDate&isExactMatch=true&type=1&grantCategories=p_submission_eval) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Information | [Creative Europe Desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Programme/Call Email | [EACEA-MEDIA-TV@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-TV@ec.europa.eu) | | European Commission | [Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | IT Helpdesk | [Technical Support Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

TV and online content Animation projects

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