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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Apply AI: GenAI for the public administrations

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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SOFT Innovation Prize 2026

EURATOM Prizes

Budget:€100 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Data Space for Manufacturing

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€9 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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European Digital Media Observatory Hubs

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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European Advanced Digital Skills Competitions

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Supporting the Network of National Contact Points (NCPs) of the Digital Europe Programme

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 800 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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ELEVATE: European League of Advanced Digital Skills Academies

DIGITAL Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€7 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Deployment of cutting-edge multi-modal AI-based solutions in medical imaging

Digital SME Support Actions

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Completion of the initial Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Consolidation of the Network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs with reinforced AI focus)

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€79 200 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Call for proposals for action grants to support transnational projects on judicial training covering civil law, criminal law or fundamental rights

JUST Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€4 075 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Virtual worlds test beds

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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Volunteering Teams in High Priority Areas - 2026

ESC Solidarity Volunteering Unit Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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AI-assisted Methods and Tools for Engineering Automation

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:March 3, 2026
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European Universities

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€145 600 000
Deadline:March 4, 2026
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Global collaboration action for prevention and treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) in sub-Saharan Africa

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€33 900 000
Deadline:March 4, 2026
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Global collaboration action on climate and health in sub-Saharan Africa

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€25 000 000
Deadline:March 4, 2026
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Upskilling and reskilling

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€1 600 000
Deadline:March 4, 2026
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Cooperation Partnerships

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€38 136 000
Deadline:March 5, 2026
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Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of education and training submitted by European NGOs

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:March 5, 2026
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Partnerships for Cooperation - Cooperation Partnerships in the field of Youth submitted by European NGOs 2026

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:March 5, 2026
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Small-scale Partnerships

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€38 136 000
Deadline:March 5, 2026
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Capacity Building in the Field of Sport

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€2 440 000
Deadline:March 5, 2026
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European Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot

HORIZON Programme Cofund Actions

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Alliances for Education and Enterprises

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€67 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (implementing the ‘Blueprint')

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€67 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Selection of hosting sites and fellows for EFSA's European Food Risk Assessment Fellowship (EU-FORA) Programme.

EUBA Type of Action

Deadline:March 10, 2026
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Alliances for STEM Skills Foundries

ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€67 000 000
Deadline:March 10, 2026
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NEWS - Media Literacy

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€3 000 000
Deadline:March 11, 2026
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Pillar II: Piloting innovative approaches to support academic startups and spinoffs

HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€4 000 000
Deadline:March 12, 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.