Funding programmes & open calls

Browse Europe's flagship instruments — each programme finances a different mission, from frontier research to clean industry, mobility and culture.

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10 programmes found

European Sustainable Development Goals (EU-SDG)

Sustainable Development

Flagship EU instrument funding the 2030 Agenda — poverty reduction, gender equality, food security, education and resilient institutions in partner countries worldwide.

Budget
€42B
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
For
NGOs, governments, UN agencies, private sector partners
Apply to European Sustainable Development Goals (EU-SDG)

EFSD+ (European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus)

Global Investment

The EU's primary financial instrument for global investment — combining grants, blended finance and financial guarantees to mobilise private and public sector funds for sustainable development, climate action and digital infrastructure in partner countries.

Budget
€53.4B
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
For
DFIs, public banks, private investors, SMEs, governments
Apply to EFSD+ (European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus)

Horizon Europe

Research

Research & innovation across all disciplines.

Budget
€95.5B
Deadline
16 Apr 2026
For
Universities, SMEs, RTOs, consortia
Apply to Horizon Europe
Application closed

Erasmus+

Education

Mobility, cooperation and policy support in education, training, youth & sport.

Budget
€26.2B
Deadline
Closed — reopens Q1 2027
For
Schools, HEIs, VET providers, youth orgs

Digital Europe

Digital

AI, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills and digital public services.

Budget
€7.6B
Deadline
12 Feb 2026
For
Public bodies, SMEs, consortia
Apply to Digital Europe
Application closed

LIFE Programme

Climate

Environment and climate action — nature, circular economy, clean energy transition.

Budget
€5.4B
Deadline
Closed — reopens 2027
For
NGOs, public bodies, SMEs

Connecting Europe Facility

Infrastructure

Trans-European transport, energy and digital infrastructure.

Budget
€33.7B
Deadline
29 Jan 2026
For
Member States, infrastructure operators
Apply to Connecting Europe Facility

EU4Health

Health

Health crisis preparedness, cancer plan, digital health and medicines access.

Budget
€5.3B
Deadline
11 Mar 2026
For
Health authorities, NGOs, research orgs
Apply to EU4Health
Application closed

Creative Europe

Culture

Cultural and creative sectors, media literacy and cross-border audiovisual production.

Budget
€2.4B
Deadline
Closed — next call 18 Feb 2027
For
Cultural orgs, producers, broadcasters

Innovation Fund

Climate

Large-scale demonstration of low-carbon technologies funded by ETS revenues.

Budget
€38B+
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
For
Industrial projects, clean-tech leaders
Apply to Innovation Fund