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EU Funding Calls for Culture and Media (2026): Open and Upcoming Calls

As of 2026-10-17, 95 EU funding calls are listed here: 19 open for submission and 76 forthcoming; 2 have a deadline within 30 days. Stated budgets add up to €1468.5 million; the median is €12 million (95 of 95 state a budget). Most come from Horizon Europe (75).

Calls on culture, cultural heritage, the creative sectors, film and news media. Matching is by keyword, so check each call's scope.

Applying: How to apply for EU funding (6 steps) · EU Funding & Tenders Portal (free registration)

Calls

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FAQ

How many calls are listed here?

95 (19 open, 76 forthcoming), based on EU Funding & Tenders Portal data retrieved 2026-10-17. The portal itself is the official and complete list.

Which deadline comes first?

Culture Helps Solidarity - Sixth Call for Proposals for Individual Grants (CREA-CULT-2025-COOP-UA-2) — next deadline 26 Oct 2026.

Does it cost anything to apply?

No. Creating an EU Login, registering your organisation and submitting a proposal on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is free. Be wary of anyone charging for access to calls.