Call for Proposals – Cross-border Media Literacy (2027)

• Eligibility: Consortia composed of at least three entities from a minimum of three different countries participating in the Creative Europe programme
• Target Region: Europe
• Application language: English

Commission launches Creative Europe Call (EUR 3.5 M) for innovative cross-border media literacy projects, aiming to boost societal resilience against disinformation and information manipulation.

In view of the rapidly evolving digital media landscape and the importance of equipping citizens with up-to-date skills and awareness, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is publishing a call for proposals to support innovative solutions to enhance media literacy skills. The projects shall foster effective cross-border cooperation and enhance societal resilience against disinformation and information manipulation among Europeans. Support will be granted as a priority to initiatives with the potential to reach a broad audience and/or targeted groups currently underserved by media literacy programmes, with a focus on the adult population outside the education system.

Eligibility

• The call is open to consortia composed of at least three entities from a minimum of three different countries participating in the Creative Europe programme.
• These consortia may include profit and/or non-profit organisations, whether private or public, such as media literacy organisations, public authorities (national, regional, local), universities and educational institutions, media organisations, information integrity organisations, research and technology institutions, technology providers, etc.
• Support will be granted as a priority to initiatives with the potential to reach a broad audience and/or targeted groups currently underserved by media literacy programmes, with a focus on the adult population outside the education system.

Requirements

• The maximum co-financing rate is 70% of the total eligible costs, so applicants need to co-finance their projects.
• Projects should address the challenges of a continuously changing digital media landscape.
• Expected deliverables include creating or scaling up cross-border collaborations that support impactful and innovative approaches to media literacy based on the latest best practices.
• Expected deliverables include developing and deploying media literacy tools, trainings, campaigns, events and/or other initiatives targeting specific audiences, with a particular focus on adults outside education settings.
• Expected deliverables include assisting media literacy professionals in adapting their practices to rapidly evolving technological development, media formats and changing media consumption patterns (including the growing role of social media and influencers, AI-generated content, etc.).

How to Apply

Submit your proposal directly online via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System before 20/01/2027. Paper applications are not accepted. Apply here.

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