CROSS SECTOR
FUNDING

The Cross Sectoral strand supports collaboration between different cultural and creative sectors; funds Creative Innovation Labs; and offers funding to the news media sector to promote media literacy, pluralism and journalistic freedom.

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Funding Opportunities

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Cross sector

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News Journalism Partnerships - Pluralism

Supports media pluralism, democracy and civic participation.

4th February 2026

Cross sector

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News Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations

Supports media pluralism, democracy and civic participation via media...

4th February 2026

Cross sector

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Media Literacy

Supports innovative cross-border media literacy initiatives + communities...

11th March 2026

Cross sector

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Creative Innovation Lab

Supports innovative digital solutions for the cultural and creative sectors.

23rd April 2026

Cross sector

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News Media Freedom Rapid Response Mechanism

Provide practical help to protect journalists under threat.

This call is now closed