Deadline Date: February 11, 2026
Submissions are now open to strengthen and promote European cultural and linguistic diversity while boosting the competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors, particularly in the audiovisual industry.
The latest call focuses on supporting the European Heritage Label (EHL) network, aiming to foster training, exchanges, collaboration, and capacity-building among EHL stakeholders. This initiative is designed to enhance the sustainability of the European Heritage Label and to ensure that its impact reaches a broad audience across Europe.
Capacity-building activities are also central to this call, providing opportunities for learning, upskilling, networking, and fostering collaboration among European heritage players. The estimated budget for the call is EUR 3,000,000, making this a significant investment in preserving Europe’s cultural heritage and supporting the creative industries.
The program is open to a single organization or a consortium of organizations that are active in the creative and cultural sectors, with a focus on cultural heritage and capacity building. The selected project will serve as a secretariat for the EHL Network, supporting the work of EHL sites and stakeholders and promoting a shared vision across all members. Over the period 2026-2029, the action will focus on strengthening the presence and understanding of the EHL through both external visibility and internal cohesion.
Externally, the program aims to increase awareness of the EHL across participating countries, targeting diverse audiences through outreach, media engagement, workshops, stakeholder assemblies, and award ceremonies. Particular attention will be given to rural and smaller heritage sites to ensure broad and balanced recognition. Internally, the initiative will foster a coherent narrative and unified visual identity, while developing tools and platforms that enable joint communication, collaborative initiatives, and a sense of belonging to a shared European heritage community.
Eligible participants must be legal entities, either public or private, established in Creative Europe participating countries or in non-EU countries associated with the programme. International organizations are also eligible, while natural persons are generally excluded, except for self-employed sole traders. Other entities, including associations and interest groupings, may participate as affiliated partners, subcontractors, or third-party contributors. EU bodies, with the exception of the European Commission Joint Research Centre, are not eligible. This call provides a unique platform for organizations committed to European cultural heritage to enhance their visibility, capacity, and impact.
For more information, visit European Commission.
