Deadline Date: May 07, 2026
The European Union Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF) invites applications to support projects that enhance the capacity of authorities to combat fraud, corruption and illegal activities affecting the EU’s financial interests.
The programme focuses on strengthening investigative capability and digitalisation of national authorities while supporting four priority areas: investigation and surveillance equipment and methods, digital forensic equipment and tools, data analytics technologies and data purchases, and detection of illicit trade, all aimed at improving prevention, monitoring, and enforcement against fraud and corruption across both revenue and expenditure domains.
The EUAF-2026-TA Technical Assistance call is designed to fund projects that primarily involve the acquisition of specialised equipment, advanced tools, and data technologies. A mandatory training component must accompany all purchases to ensure staff can effectively operate the equipment. The training must be proportionate to the cost of the equipment and directly linked to its use, while standalone workshops or events are discouraged under this call.
Projects may include the purchase and maintenance of investigation and surveillance tools, including transport, IT hardware, and audio-visual equipment where clearly justified for anti-fraud purposes. Funding also supports digital forensic tools such as mobile and computer forensic systems, along with updates to existing software and cross-border cooperation initiatives that enhance operational information exchange.
The total budget allocated for the EUAF-2026-TA call is EUR 10.8 million, with individual project budgets required to be at least EUR 100,000. The maximum grant that can be requested is up to 15% of the total call budget, which equals EUR 1,620,000. Projects must align with EU policy priorities such as digitalisation, security, and social impact, and demonstrate complementarities with other EU-funded initiatives. The duration of projects typically ranges from 12 to 24 months.
Eligible applicants for the Technical Assistance call must be legal entities such as national or regional public authorities or international organisations tasked with protecting the EU’s financial interests. Applicants must be based in EU Member States, eligible EEA countries, or countries associated with the EUAF Programme. They must register in the Participant Register and undergo validation before applying.
For more information, visit European Commission.
