Deadline Date: September 23, 2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals for research and innovation actions that strengthen democratic resilience through media and digital literacy, helping citizens critically engage with information and counter disinformation in the digital age.
Projects are expected to adopt a multi-actor approach involving public authorities, schools, universities, training institutions, youth initiatives, civil society organisations, businesses, local communities, and citizens. Particular attention should be given to vulnerable groups, including children, older persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic or religious minorities, LGBTIQ individuals, and people facing poverty or social exclusion, as they are often disproportionately affected during crises.
Funding of €12,000,000 is available under the HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions (HORIZON-RIA) framework. Any legal entity, regardless of place of establishment, including entities from non-associated third countries and international organisations, is eligible to participate provided the conditions of the Horizon Europe Regulation are met.
Affiliated entities, associated partners, entities without legal personality, EU bodies, the Joint Research Centre, and associations or interest groupings may also participate under the specified conditions. Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register and obtain a Participant Identification Code (PIC) before signing the grant agreement.
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