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

December 3, 2025 (17:00 Brussels) | May 7, 2026 (17:00 Brussels)

€22,000,000 total budget for 2026; individual grant amounts vary by project and are lump sum grants.

Supports European audiovisual producers in creating high-quality, innovative TV and online fiction content for wide international distribution, with a focus on collaboration and sustainability.

--- ## Description This grant supports the development and production of high-quality European TV and online fiction, animation, and documentary projects intended for both linear and non-linear (digital) broadcasting. The program aims to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to create works with strong European and international distribution potential, foster cross-border cooperation, and encourage innovative approaches in content, financing, and distribution. Special emphasis is placed on projects that demonstrate creative/artistic value, broad audience reach, and 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 - Total budget for this call: €22,000,000 (for 2026) - Funding is provided as lump sum grants. - The award size per project is not fixed and depends on the scope and needs detailed in the application. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be independent European audiovisual production companies. - Projects must involve cooperation between operators (producers, broadcasters, digital platforms, sales agents) from at least two different countries participating in the MEDIA Strand. - Eligible activities include the production of drama films, animation, and documentaries intended for TV or online platforms. - Applicants must present strategies for environmental sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. - Detailed eligibility criteria are available 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 - Proposals must be submitted electronically through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-3?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the specific application forms and templates provided for this call: - [Standard application form (CREA MEDIA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Calculator (CREA MEDIA LS TVONLINE)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/calculator_crea-media-ls-tvonline_en.xlsx) - [Financing structure (CREA MEDIA TVONLINE)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/financing-structure_crea-media-tvonline_en.xlsx) - Review the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) for detailed submission guidance. - Additional required documents and model grant agreements are linked in the call page. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must demonstrate strong cross-border cooperation and a clear plan for wide European/international distribution. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and detailed requirements 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). - The grant uses a multiple cut-off model. Applicants not funded in the first round may resubmit in the second. - For partner search, applicants can use the portal's [partner search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-3?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&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-tvonline_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe desks (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) - [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General program & call queries | [Creative Europe desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Email (EACEA MEDIA TV) | [EACEA-MEDIA-TV@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-TV@ec.europa.eu) | | European Commission general | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

TV and online content Fiction projects

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