EU Programmes Catalogue

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EIC Accelerator — European Innovation Council Accelerator

Funding

Grant up to €2.5M + investments €1–10M

Deadlines 2026

Short proposal — rolling; full proposal — 6 May, 8 July, 2 September and 4 November 2026

Who Can Participate

Startups, SMEs, small mid-caps (up to 499 employees)

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Grant for startups and SMEs with breakthrough deep-tech solutions and scaling potential. Eligible applicants include startups, SMEs, and in some cases small mid-caps up to 499 employees for investment-only or blended finance; projects typically must be at TRL 6–8 stage and focused on bringing technology to market. Funding: grant up to €2.5M and investment component €1–10M.

EIC Accelerator supports startups and SMEs developing breakthrough deep-tech technologies. The programme provides both grant funding and an investment component to bring innovative solutions to market, covering stages from prototype to commercialisation.

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EIC STEP Scale Up Call

Funding

Equity-only investments €10–30M

Deadlines 2026

Batch evaluation: 6 May, 9 September and 25 November 2026

Who Can Participate

SMEs and mid-caps with game-changing STEP technologies

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Instrument for companies entering a major growth round in EU strategic technologies. Suitable for SMEs and mid-caps with game-changing technologies in STEP areas; confirmed private co-investment interest and round of €50–150M+ required. Funding: equity-only investments €10–30M per company.

EIC STEP Scale Up is designed for ambitious companies ready for a large-scale growth round in strategic EU technology sectors. The programme offers large-scale equity-only investments to accelerate commercialisation and global market entry.

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Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million euros per project

Deadlines 2026

3 March 2026 (some calls), 1 October 2026 (AI/GenAI topics)

Who Can Participate

SMEs, mid-caps, consortia, research organisations, public authorities, EDIH hubs

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Programme for digital transformation of business, government and EU infrastructure. Eligible applicants include SMEs, mid-caps, consortia, research organisations, public authorities and EDIH hubs; minimum requirements depend on the topic, but many direct grants require a consortium of several organisations from DIGITAL participating countries. Funding depends on the call: from hundreds of thousands to several million euros per project/topic.

Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) accelerates the digital transformation of European business and government systems, including AI, cybersecurity, high-performance computing and digital skills. Open to consortia and individual organisations from participating countries.

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European Defence Fund (EDF)

Funding

Total WP 2026 budget — €1B; individual topics from several to tens of millions EUR

Deadlines 2026

29 September 2026

Who Can Participate

Consortia of min. 3 entities from 3 EU countries; special measures for SMEs

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Programme for joint defence R&D and technology development. Typically involves consortia of at least 3 independent legal entities from 3 EU/associated countries; special measures for SMEs are provided. Funding: total EDF Work Programme 2026 budget — €1B, individual topic budgets typically range from several million to tens of millions EUR.

European Defence Fund (EDF) finances joint defence research and technology development in the EU. The fund stimulates cooperation between EU member states and ensures the competitiveness of European defence industry.

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LIFE Programme

Funding

Typically from several hundred thousand to several million EUR; co-financing ~60%

Deadlines 2026

Call publication announced for 21 April 2026; submission deadlines not yet published

Who Can Participate

Companies, SMEs, public organisations, NGOs and consortia

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Suitable for projects in nature and biodiversity, circular economy, climate and clean energy transition. Eligible applicants include companies, SMEs, public organisations, NGOs and consortia; for most action grants, a single legal entity from an eligible country suffices, but integrated/strategic actions have broader requirements and must demonstrate measurable environmental or climate impact. Funding depends on sub-programme and call.

LIFE Programme supports projects in environment protection, biodiversity, circular economy, climate action and clean energy transition across the EU.

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European Space Agency (ESA) — Space Solutions

Funding

From €60K to €3M+ per activity

Deadlines 2026

Depend on instrument; various open calls run in batches throughout the year

Who Can Participate

Startups, SMEs, scale-ups, companies, universities in space-tech

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ESA funding channel for startups, SMEs, scale-ups, companies, universities and other organisations in space-tech and downstream solutions. Minimum requirements depend on the ESA instrument; typically a legal entity from a participating country and an applied space-enabled use case are needed. Funding: from €60K to €3M+ per activity.

ESA Space Solutions provides funding for startups, SMEs and organisations developing space technologies and satellite-enabled commercial applications.

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CASSINI Business Accelerator

Funding

Acceleration support, mentoring, investor access (not a classical grant)

Deadlines 2026

7th cohort deadline was 6 March 2026; next deadline not yet published

Who Can Participate

Space startups and scale-ups using satellite data/signals in commercial products

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Accelerator for space startups and scale-ups using satellite data, signals or space technologies in commercial products. Target audience: early and mid-stage startups and growing companies; requires a registered company from an eligible European country and a working product/market case. This is not a classical grant or equity investment: the programme provides acceleration support, mentoring, investor and market access.

CASSINI Business Accelerator supports European space startups and scale-ups bringing satellite-enabled products to market through mentoring, investor access and growth support.

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Horizon Europe

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to large consortium budgets; total WP 2026–2027: €14B

Deadlines 2026

Various throughout 2026 (e.g. 9 April, 14–15 April 2026 and more)

Who Can Participate

Universities, R&D centres, companies, SMEs, startups, public organisations, consortia

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The EU's main framework programme for research and innovation. Eligible applicants include universities, R&D centres, companies, SMEs, startups, public organisations and consortia; for most collaborative topics, at least 3 independent entities from 3 different EU/associated countries are required, though some instruments allow single applicants. Funding depends on topic.

Horizon Europe is the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a €14B budget for 2026–2027, supporting collaborative research, innovation and market deployment across all sectors.

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EIC Pathfinder

Funding

Pathfinder Open — grant up to €4M per project; Challenges depend on topic

Deadlines 2026

Open 2026 — 28 October 2026, 17:00 Brussels time

Who Can Participate

Consortia min. 3 entities from 3 countries; some Challenges allow single applicants

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Instrument for very early-stage breakthrough research and radically new technologies. Typically submitted by consortia of at least 3 independent entities from 3 EU/associated countries; for some Pathfinder Challenges, single applicants are possible. Funding: Pathfinder Open — grant up to €4M per project.

EIC Pathfinder supports visionary research teams working on breakthrough technologies at the earliest stages, from fundamental science to proof of concept.

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EIC Transition

Funding

Grant up to €2.5M + booster grants up to €50K

Deadlines 2026

16 September 2026, 17:00 Brussels time

Who Can Participate

SMEs, startups, spin-outs, research organisations, universities (single or small consortia)

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Programme for bringing research results to market validation and commercialisation readiness. Suitable for single applicants (SMEs, startups, spin-outs, research organisations, universities) or small consortia based on results from previous EIC Pathfinder, ERC Proof of Concept and other eligible projects; the project must build on existing research results. Funding: grant up to €2.5M.

EIC Transition bridges the gap between research and market by funding validation and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies from EIC Pathfinder and ERC projects.

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Innovation Fund (INNOVFUND)

Funding

Up to 60% of relevant capital and operational costs; project budgets from millions to hundreds of millions EUR

Deadlines 2026

23 April 2026, 17:00 CET (Innovation Fund 2025 Net-Zero Technologies call)

Who Can Participate

Companies, project developers and consortia with mature decarbonisation projects

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One of the EU's largest instruments for demonstration projects in decarbonisation and net-zero technologies. Suitable for companies, project developers and consortia ready to implement large innovative projects with significant emission reductions; the project must be sufficiently mature for investment decisions and scaling. Funding can cover up to 60% of relevant costs.

Innovation Fund is one of the EU's largest funding instruments for large-scale demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies and industrial decarbonisation.

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Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline for 2026; funds distributed through national programmes and thematic calls

Who Can Participate

Government bodies, NGOs, international organisations, research institutions, consortia

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Fund supporting projects in migration management, integration, legal migration and asylum systems. Eligible applicants include government bodies, NGOs, international organisations, research institutions and consortia; minimum requirements and eligibility rules depend on the specific direct call or national programme.

AMIF supports EU member states in managing migration, strengthening asylum systems and promoting integration of third-country nationals.

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Border Management and Visa Policy Instrument (BMVI)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR depending on project type

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; deadlines depend on national managing authority

Who Can Participate

National authorities, border/visa administrations, authorised public bodies

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Instrument financing strengthening of EU external borders, visa policy, equipment and IT systems. Main applicants are national authorities, border/visa administrations and authorised public bodies; shared management rules apply through national programmes.

BMVI finances modernisation of EU external border management, visa policy systems and border control equipment.

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Business and Consumer Surveys Programme (BCS)

Funding

Hundreds of thousands EUR per research/contract

Deadlines 2026

No single public deadline for 2026; operates via release schedule and specialised procurement

Who Can Participate

Research institutes, statistical organisations and survey bodies

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Not a classical open grant programme but an instrument supporting harmonised business and consumer surveys for EU economic monitoring. Typically involves research institutes, statistical organisations and survey bodies capable of conducting surveys according to DG ECFIN methodology.

BCS Programme supports harmonised business and consumer surveys across the EU for economic monitoring and forecasting by DG ECFIN.

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Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)

Funding

From tens/hundreds of thousands to several million EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

27 April 2026 (gender equality), 28 April 2026 (citizens' engagement); other topics have their own deadlines

Who Can Participate

NGOs, civic organisations, universities, public bodies, international organisations

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Programme supporting projects on human rights, equality, anti-discrimination, civic participation and remembrance. Eligible applicants include NGOs, civic organisations, universities, public bodies and international organisations; composition requirements depend on the topic — some calls allow single applicants, others require transnational partnerships.

CERV Programme promotes EU values including human rights, equality, democracy and civic engagement through grants to civil society organisations.

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Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands EUR (studies) to tens/hundreds of millions EUR (works)

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; determined separately by CEF Transport/Energy/Digital calls

Who Can Participate

Companies, public authorities, infrastructure operators and consortia

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CEF finances transport, energy and digital infrastructure in the EU, especially projects with strong cross-border impact. Eligible applicants include companies, public authorities, infrastructure operators and consortia; minimum requirements depend on sector/call and often include a cross-border element.

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) finances critical cross-border infrastructure projects in transport, energy and digital connectivity across the EU.

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Creative Europe (CREA)

Funding

Up to €200K (small), up to €1M (medium), up to €2M (large scale)

Deadlines 2026

European Cooperation Projects — 5 May 2026

Who Can Participate

Cultural organisations, companies, NGOs, festivals, publishers from participating countries

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Programme supporting projects in culture, creative industries and audiovisual sector. Eligible applicants include cultural organisations, companies, NGOs, festivals, publishers and other legal entities from Creative Europe participating countries; European Cooperation Projects require consortia of 3, 5 or 10 organisations depending on scale.

Creative Europe supports cultural cooperation, creative industries and audiovisual content across Europe through grants for transnational projects.

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Customs Control Equipment Instrument (CCEI)

Funding

Depends on national needs and equipment types; no fixed ticket sizes

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; distribution via programme decisions and national procedures

Who Can Participate

National customs authorities and authorised government bodies

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Instrument for modernisation of customs infrastructure and procurement of control equipment. Main beneficiaries are national customs authorities and authorised government bodies; this is not an open SME grant programme but a public sector instrument.

CCEI supports modernisation of customs control equipment and infrastructure at EU external borders.

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Customs Programme (CUST)

Funding

Joint actions, IT systems and capacity building (not a single fixed grant ticket)

Deadlines 2026

No single public deadline; activities via programme actions and specialised calls

Who Can Participate

Customs authorities and competent public bodies of member states

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Programme supporting cooperation of EU customs administrations, common IT systems, training and expert teams. Main participants are customs authorities and other competent public bodies; not a standard open grant instrument for business.

Customs Programme enhances cooperation between EU customs administrations through shared IT systems, training and expert exchanges.

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Erasmus+ (ERASMUS+)

Funding

From small mobility grants to multi-million cooperation projects

Deadlines 2026

23 April 2026 (some youth actions), 1 October 2026 (subsequent calls); some early deadlines already passed

Who Can Participate

Universities, schools, VET providers, youth organisations, NGOs, companies

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One of the EU's largest programmes supporting education, training, youth and sport. Eligible applicants include universities, schools, VET providers, youth organisations, NGOs, companies and other legal entities; minimum requirements depend on the action — e.g. many KA2 partnerships require a consortium of at least 3 organisations from 3 countries.

Erasmus+ is the EU's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport, supporting mobility, cooperation and policy reform across Europe.

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EU Anti-fraud Programme (EUAF)

Funding

Hundreds of thousands EUR; co-financing up to 80%, in some cases up to 90%

Deadlines 2026

New 2026 calls not yet published; last wave was for 2025

Who Can Participate

National, regional and local public bodies, law-enforcement agencies

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Programme protecting EU financial interests through technical assistance, equipment, training, research and operational support. Eligible applicants include national, regional and local public bodies, law-enforcement agencies, and for some training/research actions — other eligible entities.

EU Anti-fraud Programme (EUAF) protects the EU's financial interests through training, equipment and operational support for anti-fraud activities.

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EU External Action (RELEX2027)

Funding

From relatively small grants to multi-million projects

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; published separately per external action call

Who Can Participate

NGOs, international organisations, public bodies, think tanks, companies, consortia

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Not a single open-call programme but a set of external instruments and budget lines for international cooperation, neighbourhood, development and foreign policy. Eligibility and minimum requirements fully depend on the specific geographic/thematic action.

EU External Action (RELEX2027) encompasses external instruments for international cooperation, neighbourhood policy, development and EU foreign affairs.

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Union Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM)

Funding

2026 call total budget €54.9M; investment grants via competitive tender

Deadlines 2026

1 September 2026

Who Can Participate

Project developers and legal entities capable of implementing renewable energy projects

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Instrument supporting cross-border renewable energy projects between EU countries. Suitable for project developers and other legal entities; the 2026 published call concerns ground-mounted solar PV projects in Bulgaria and Finland. Funding: total budget €54.9M, support provided as investment grants through competitive tender.

Union Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism supports cross-border renewable energy projects between EU member states through investment grants.

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EU4Health Programme (EU4H)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

Published EU4H-2026 calls had deadlines 5–6 January 2026; subsequent deadlines depend on new work programme actions

Who Can Participate

Public bodies, hospitals, universities, research organisations, patient organisations, NGOs, companies

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Programme aimed at strengthening healthcare systems, preparedness, disease prevention and health innovation. Eligible applicants include public bodies, hospitals, universities, research organisations, patient organisations, NGOs and companies; minimum requirements depend on topic, some action grants require consortia.

EU4Health Programme strengthens EU healthcare systems through grants for health innovation, disease prevention, crisis preparedness and digital health.

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Euratom Research and Training Programme (EURATOM)

Funding

Typically from €1–2M to several million EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

At least one call opening 10 March 2026 with deadline 15 September 2026

Who Can Participate

Universities, research centres, companies and consortia from eligible countries

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Programme supporting research in nuclear safety, radiation protection, fuel cycle, fusion/fission and skills development. Eligible applicants include universities, research centres, companies and consortia from eligible countries; many RIA/CSA topics require an international consortium.

Euratom Research and Training Programme supports nuclear safety research, radiation protection, fusion/fission research and nuclear skills development across Europe.

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Europe Direct (ED)

Funding

Annual lump-sum operating grant per centre

Deadlines 2026

Network 2026–2030 mostly staffed via calls published in 2025

Who Can Participate

Non-profit or public entities at national/regional/local level

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Programme financing EUROPE DIRECT centres that inform citizens about the EU and organise local outreach. Applicants are typically non-profit or public entities at national/regional/local level capable of operating an information centre.

Europe Direct centres provide local information about the EU to citizens across member states through a network of funded information hubs.

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European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)

Funding

From small local grants to multi-million envelopes; co-financing rates vary

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; depends on national managing authority or direct calls

Who Can Participate

Companies, fisheries/aquaculture enterprises, NGOs, research institutions, public bodies

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Fund supporting sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy, control and data collection. Eligible applicants include companies, fisheries and aquaculture enterprises, NGOs, research institutions and public bodies; requirements largely determined by national EMFAF programmes or specific direct calls.

EMFAF supports sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and maritime policy across the EU through national and direct management grants.

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European Parliament (EP) — Programmes

Funding

Varies by action and work programme

Deadlines 2026

No single public call with unified deadline found for 2026

Who Can Participate

NGOs, media organisations, educational bodies, think tanks

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European Parliament finances individual communication and civic engagement actions, but this is not a single grant instrument with a permanent open application window. Depending on the action, eligible applicants include NGOs, media organisations, educational bodies, think tanks and other eligible entities.

European Parliament grants support communication and civic engagement activities to promote EU democracy and institutional awareness.

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European Social Fund + (ESF+)

Funding

From small local grants to large programme envelopes

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; applications via national and regional calls

Who Can Participate

Public bodies, educational institutions, NGOs, social partners, companies

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One of the EU's largest funds for employment, skills, social inclusion and fighting poverty. Eligible applicants include public bodies, educational institutions, NGOs, social partners and companies; specific eligible entities and project requirements are determined by national or regional ESF+ programmes.

European Social Fund+ (ESF+) is the EU's main instrument for investing in people — supporting employment, education, social inclusion and poverty reduction.

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European Solidarity Corps (ESC)

Funding

Unit costs for volunteering, organisational support and project grants

Deadlines 2026

20 February, 7 May and 1 October 2026 for different strands

Who Can Participate

Organisations with Quality Label; Solidarity Projects — groups of 5+ young people aged 18–30

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Programme supporting volunteering, solidarity and youth participation projects. For volunteering actions, organisations with a Quality Label are needed; for Solidarity Projects — a group of at least 5 young people aged 18–30 from one participating country.

European Solidarity Corps supports young people in volunteering, solidarity and community projects across Europe.

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Fiscalis Programme (FISC)

Funding

Total budget €4M (FISC-2025-EUTO); co-financing required

Deadlines 2026

No new 2026 call deadlines published; last wave launched end of 2025

Who Can Participate

Tax administrations and related competent authorities; some calls open to research consortia

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Programme supporting cooperation of tax administrations, IT development and targeted action grants in taxation. Base participants are tax administrations and related competent authorities; for some direct grants, consortia of research and expert organisations may participate.

Fiscalis Programme supports EU tax administration cooperation through IT systems, training and targeted grants for tax policy research.

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IMCAP — Information Measures relating to the Common Agricultural Policy

Funding

Hundreds of thousands EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

2026 call published October 2025; check Funding & Tenders Portal for current topic

Who Can Participate

Non-profit organisations, public and private entities, media organisations

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Programme supporting information measures to explain the Common Agricultural Policy to the public. Eligible applicants include non-profit organisations, public and private legal entities, media and other organisations capable of implementing national, multi-national or multi-regional communication projects.

IMCAP finances communication projects that inform the public about the EU Common Agricultural Policy and its benefits.

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Information Measures for the EU Cohesion Policy (IMREG)

Funding

Call IMREG-2025-INFOME budget: €3.5M

Deadlines 2026

Submission deadline 15 January 2026; no later wave found for 2026

Who Can Participate

Public or private legal entities from EU countries (not Cohesion Policy implementing authorities)

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Programme supporting media, events and communication activities explaining Cohesion Policy results to the public. Eligible applicants are public or private legal entities from EU countries; multi-beneficiary projects require a consortium agreement.

IMREG supports media and communication projects that explain the results and impact of EU Cohesion Policy to the general public.

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Internal Security Fund (ISF)

Funding

E.g. CEEP call 2026: €5M budget; other calls have own envelopes

Deadlines 2026

31 March 2026 (some ISF calls), 27 May 2026 (violent extremism prevention)

Who Can Participate

Public authorities, law-enforcement, NGOs, research organisations

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Fund financing projects on crime prevention, counter-terrorism, counter-radicalisation and strengthening internal security. Eligible applicants include public authorities, law-enforcement bodies, NGOs, research organisations and other eligible entities depending on the topic.

Internal Security Fund (ISF) finances EU projects combating crime, terrorism and radicalisation while strengthening internal security cooperation.

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Interregional Innovation Investments (I3)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

Capacity-building I3-2026-CAP2b — 19 March 2026; investment Strand 1 & 2a — deadline 12 November 2026

Who Can Participate

Consortia of regional innovation actors — companies, clusters, research organisations, public bodies

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Instrument supporting interregional value chains and investment innovation projects. Eligible applicants include consortia of regional innovation actors — companies, clusters, research organisations, public bodies and intermediaries; investment strands require interregional partnership with a clear investment case.

I3 Instrument supports interregional innovation investments by connecting regional ecosystems and building cross-border innovation value chains.

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Just Transition Mechanism (JTM)

Funding

Varies by component; PSLF 2026–2027: €630M in grant support

Deadlines 2026

PSLF cut-off dates: 27 January, 16 April and 17 September 2026

Who Can Participate

Public sector entities with projects aligned to Territorial Just Transition Plans

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Umbrella mechanism for regions affected by decarbonisation, including JTF, InvestEU scheme and Public Sector Loan Facility. Direct calls mostly involve public sector entities whose projects align with Territorial Just Transition Plans.

Just Transition Mechanism supports EU regions most affected by the transition to climate neutrality through grants, loans and investment support.

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Justice Programme (JUST)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR per project

Deadlines 2026

2 March 2026 (JTRA), 21/22 April 2026 (JCOO)

Who Can Participate

Public bodies, courts, bar associations, universities, NGOs

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Programme supporting judicial cooperation, judicial training and access to justice. Eligible applicants include public bodies, courts, bar associations, universities, NGOs and other legal entities; some calls require transnational consortia, others allow mono-beneficiary applications.

Justice Programme strengthens judicial cooperation, training and access to justice across EU member states.

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NDICI Global Europe (NDICI)

Funding

From small grants to multi-million regional envelopes

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; each call published separately by country, region or theme

Who Can Participate

NGOs, international organisations, public bodies, private companies, consortia

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The EU's main external financial instrument for neighbourhood, development and international partnerships. Eligible applicants include NGOs, international organisations, public bodies, private companies and consortia — but minimum requirements always depend on the specific geographic or thematic action document.

NDICI Global Europe is the EU's primary instrument for international cooperation, neighbourhood policy and global development partnerships.

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Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA)

Funding

From comparatively small grants to multi-million envelopes

Deadlines 2026

Some calls with deadline 5 May 2026; no single deadline for the entire PPPA block

Who Can Participate

Depends entirely on the specific PPPA call

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Not a single programme with unified rules but multiple separate EU budget lines for testing new policies and solutions. Eligible entities, minimum consortium requirements and implementation setup fully depend on the specific PPPA call.

Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA) test innovative EU policy ideas through targeted grants before scaling to full programmes.

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Promotion of Agricultural Products (AGRIP)

Funding

From hundreds of thousands to several million EUR; co-financing rates vary

Deadlines 2026

23 April 2026

Who Can Participate

Trade and producer organisations, agri-food bodies and eligible organisations

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Programme financing promotion of EU agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries. Eligible applicants include trade and producer organisations, agri-food bodies and other eligible organisations representing relevant product sectors.

AGRIP promotes EU agricultural products in domestic and international markets through funded communication and promotion campaigns.

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Programme for the Protection of the Euro against Counterfeiting (PERICLES IV)

Funding

Tens to hundreds of thousands EUR per action

Deadlines 2026

No new 2026 public call found; depends on OLAF/Commission annual call

Who Can Participate

National authorities, law-enforcement, judicial authorities, central banks

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Programme supporting training, exchanges, studies and technical actions to combat counterfeit euro. Eligible applicants include national authorities, law-enforcement, judicial authorities, central banks and other specialised public bodies.

PERICLES IV Programme supports the protection of euro banknotes and coins against counterfeiting through training, exchanges and technical cooperation.

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Research Fund for Coal & Steel (RFCS)

Funding

Several million EUR per project (Big Tickets Calls 2026)

Deadlines 2026

6 May 2026, 17:00 CET (Big Tickets Calls 2026)

Who Can Participate

Companies, universities, research centres and consortia

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Fund supporting research and innovation in steelmaking, coal regions transition, safety and industrial decarbonisation. Eligible applicants include companies, universities, research centres and consortia; a strong industrial/research consortium is usually needed.

Research Fund for Coal & Steel (RFCS) finances innovation in steel production, coal region transition and industrial decarbonisation across Europe.

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Single Market Programme (SMP)

Funding

From small grants to multi-million project budgets

Deadlines 2026

21 April 2026 (SMP-COSME-2026-EYE), 31 May 2026 (various SMP calls)

Who Can Participate

SME-support organisations, consumer bodies, authorities, intermediaries (depends on action line)

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Programme covering a wide range of areas: SMEs, consumers, standardisation, food chain, market surveillance and more. Eligibility and minimum requirements fully depend on the specific action line.

Single Market Programme (SMP) strengthens the EU internal market by supporting SMEs, consumer protection, standardisation and food safety.

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Social Prerogative and Specific Competencies Lines (SOCPL)

Funding

Depends on specific budget line and implementing body

Deadlines 2026

No single EU-wide deadline; published separately per call

Who Can Participate

Public bodies, social partners, NGOs, research organisations, specialised service providers

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EU budget lines for social, labour and policy-support actions, not a single standard grant programme. Eligible applicants include public bodies, social partners, NGOs, research organisations and specialised service providers — depending on the specific line and call.

SOCPL budget lines support EU social policy, labour market initiatives and policy development through targeted grants and service contracts.

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Technical Assistance for ERDF, CF and JTF (ERDF-TA)

Funding

Depends on specific TA action

Deadlines 2026

E.g. call for expressions of interest deadline 27 February 2026; no single deadline for entire block

Who Can Participate

National and regional programme authorities, implementing bodies and networks

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Instrument primarily for national and regional programme authorities, implementing bodies and networks involved in ERDF, Cohesion Fund and JTF implementation. Not a classical open SME grant but a capacity building, governance and programme implementation support tool.

ERDF Technical Assistance supports programme authorities in effectively implementing EU cohesion policy through capacity building and governance.

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Technical Support Instrument (TSI)

Funding

Technical support and expertise (not a monetary grant to applicant)

Deadlines 2026

TSI 2026 requests were due by 31 October 2025; call closed

Who Can Participate

Member States and their national/regional/local authorities

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TSI helps member states design and implement structural reforms; direct applicants are member states and their authorities. This is not a monetary grant but provision of expertise and technical support. TSI 2026 cycle requests were due by 31 October 2025.

Technical Support Instrument (TSI) helps EU member states design and implement structural reforms through expert guidance and technical assistance.

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Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)

Funding

From small preparedness/prevention grants to large capacity envelopes

Deadlines 2026

No single deadline for all UCPM; determined by individual calls within annual work programmes

Who Can Participate

Public authorities, civil protection agencies, research bodies, NGOs

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Mechanism supporting preparedness, prevention, rescEU capacities, civil protection exercises and response readiness. Eligible applicants include public authorities, civil protection agencies, research bodies, NGOs and other eligible entities; many actions require international cooperation.

Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) strengthens EU disaster preparedness, prevention and response through grants for civil protection cooperation.