by Leona Cully, Social Media & Communications Manager, Creative Europe Desk Ireland
The Media Literacy Call 2026 from Creative Europe is now open for applications. Designed to help address the challenges of the continuously changing digital media landscape, this funding stream supports cross-border projects that develop media literacy tools and initiatives. It also helps 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.
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 the European Commission’s Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal.
- Find detailed information on how to access the F&T Portal.
- Contact the Creative Europe Desk Ireland – MEDIA office for advice.
The deadline for application for the Media Literacy Call 2026 is 11 March 2026. You can find out more about this call on the Creative Europe Desk Ireland (CEDI) website, or contact CEDI for advice.
