Deadline: September 17, 2026
The focus areas, of the Awards include promoting sport and physical activity as a means to support health, inclusion, inter-generational dialogue, volunteering, and peace across Europe, with activities implemented in educational establishments, workplaces, and local communities, and initiatives aimed at overcoming barriers to sport participation for people with fewer opportunities, supporting inter-generational connections through sport and physical activity, addressing social challenges, empowering disadvantaged groups, and fostering community engagement through volunteering in sport.
The Across Generations category of the #BeActive EU Sport Awards 2026 recognises sport activities implemented by organisations working across generations and contributing to stronger communities. It highlights initiatives that promote intergenerational activities through sport, improve access to sport and physical activity for all age groups, and consider the interests of future generations.
This category celebrates initiatives that use sport to bring people of all ages together, fostering intergenerational connections, inclusion, and long-term community development. It emphasises the role of sport in bridging generational gaps, encouraging understanding between age groups, and building stronger and more connected communities.
The funding for the #BeActive EU Sport Awards 2026 is €25,000.00, supporting initiatives that strengthen intergenerational engagement through sport and physical activity across eligible countries.
The Awards aim to give visibility to activities that promote connection between generations while encouraging inclusive participation in sport across communities in Europe.
Eligibility requires applicants to be legal entities, including private or public bodies and international organisations, established in eligible countries such as EU Member States, overseas countries and territories, and non-EU countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme or in ongoing association negotiations.
For more information, visit European Commission.
