EU Grants for Education

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the education sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

Showing 30 of 377 grant calls

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Attracting management talent for capacity building for Technology Infrastructures staff members (CSA)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€800 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Innovative technologies and tools for exploration and data modelling of raw materials (RIA)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€800 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Accelerating the discovery and development of chemicals and innovative advanced materials through digitalisation and artificial intelligence (IA) (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU partnership)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€800 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Efficient capture / purification / utilisation of CO2 for the production of competitive products (RIA) (Processes4Planet partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€800 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Boosting innovation for better assessment of the added value of innovative integrated healthcare solutions

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€9 800 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

SMP Grants for Financial Support

Budget:€30 000 000
Deadline:April 21, 2026
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Creative Innovation Lab

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€7 021 561
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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SNS experimental infrastructure

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Steel-Big Tickets under the Clean Industrial Deal

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Big Tickets-Coal

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€35 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Steel-Big Tickets under the Steel and Metals Action Plan

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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Full Scale Exercises

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€4 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP)

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€10 600 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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National Cyber Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:May 28, 2026
Forthcoming

Trusted frameworks for secure and efficient data sharing in EOSC (EOSC Partnership)

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Strengthening the human capital managing research infrastructures, including in international context

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Uptake of FAIR data management practices and of EOSC by research communities and research infrastructures (EOSC Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

R&D for the next generation of scientific instrumentation, tools, methods, digitalisation and solutions for research infrastructure upgrades

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Digital twins and/or their major components for environment, climate and security

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – individual support for evolution, long-term sustainability and emerging needs of pan-European research infrastructures

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Implementing digital services to empower neuroscience research for health and brain inspired technology via EBRAINS

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
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Enhancing integrated research and healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa through digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:September 2, 2026
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Training and innovation networks for sustained capacity development related to ethics, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, and related digital regulatory platforms

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€18 000 000
Deadline:September 2, 2026
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Centres of Vocational Excellence

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€68 000 000
Deadline:September 3, 2026
Forthcoming

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships, HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - Global Fellowships

Budget:€59 857 539
Deadline:September 9, 2026
Forthcoming

ERA Fellowships

HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:September 9, 2026
Forthcoming

Development of a research capacity building programme on cancer with and for Ukraine

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Enhancing the Security, Privacy and Robustness of AI Models and Systems (SecureAI)

HORIZON Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026
Forthcoming

Microbiome for early cancer prediction before the onset of disease

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€15 000 000
Deadline:September 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Education EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Education sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Education sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Education sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Education EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.