Funding call for Media Literacy opens 23rd October
The Media Literacy Call 2026 from Creative Europe supports innovative cross-border media literacy projects and practices across Europe.
The Media Literacy funding call aims to address the challenges of the continuously changing digital media landscape. It aims to supports projects that develop media literacy tools and initiatives especially those that create cross-border collaborations. Another aim is to help media literacy professionals adapt their practices in response to evolving media formats and consumption patterns.
A recently funded media literacy project is SharedTime which features Irish partner, CyberSafeKids (formerly CyberSafeIreland). SharedTime offers an interactive, multilingual platform where parents and children learn to recognise misinformation, discuss online safety, and develop critical thinking together. Resources include a digital newsletter, downloadable readings for children, gamified activities, news explainers, and interactive fact-checking exercises.
The deadline for Media Literacy Call is 11th March 2026.
Who Can Apply?
- A consortium of at least 3 applicants from a minimum of 3 Creative Europe countries.
- Consortia can include profit or not-for-profit organisations, whether private or public, such as public authorities, international organisations, universities and educational institutions, media organisations, research and technology institutions, technology providers and so on.
How much can you apply for?
- Maximum grant amount: €500,000 per project.
- The costs will be reimbursed at the funding rate fixed in the Grant Agreement (70%).
- Grants may not produce a profit (i.e. surplus of revenues + EU grant over costs).
How to apply?
- Read the Media Literacy 2026 call document to check eligibility and requirements.
- Apply on European Commission's Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP).
- Find detailed information on how to access the F&T Portal.
Contact Creative Europe Desk Ireland – MEDIA office for advice or queries on this call.
EACEA Funding Webinar on Media Literacy
- Wednesday 3rd December 9am - 11am Irish time.
- No need to register. Go to this page, scroll down to find link to join.