International Grants for Grassroots Digital Education Activities

Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The Code4Europe International Grants for Grassroots scheme provides funding for large-scale grassroots projects in digital education, coding, computational thinking, and STEM across eligible European countries. A total of €19,836 is available, with individual proposals able to receive up to €9,918 to deliver EU Code Week activities, expand digital skills, and increase participation among girls and young women. International Grants for Grassroots 2026 The Code4Europe Consortium, as part of EU Code Week, is offering International Grants for Grassroots projects that expand access to coding, digital education, computational thinking, and STEM learning. The scheme is designed to support projects capable of reaching large and diverse groups of participants through multiple activities. A particular emphasis is placed on increasing the participation of girls and young women in digital and STEM fields. What Is the Code4Europe International Grants for Grassroots Scheme? The programme supports grassroots organisations that can organize substantial numbers of educational and community activities related to digital skills.

Supported projects should contribute to:

- Coding education. - Digital literacy. - Computational thinking. - STEM learning. - Youth participation in technology. - Girls’ and young women’s participation in digital fields. - Career awareness in STEM and technology. - Connections between schools and universities. - Replicable and scalable digital education initiatives. Projects should demonstrate the ability to create impact beyond a single workshop or small local activity. Why Does This Grant Matter? Digital skills are increasingly important for education, employment, entrepreneurship, and participation in the modern economy. The International Grants for Grassroots scheme helps community-based organisations expand opportunities for young people to learn coding and STEM skills. The programme is particularly valuable for projects that: - Reach large numbers of participants. - Engage underrepresented groups. - Encourage girls and young women to explore technology careers. - Connect schools with higher-education institutions. - Provide practical career-oriented experiences. - Can be replicated in other communities. - Continue creating impact after the grant period. What Projects Are Prioritized? Applications are expected to demonstrate scale, measurable impact, and inclusion. Priority is given to projects that organize significant numbers of coding, digital skills, and STEM activities and register those activities on the EU Code Week platform.

Strong projects may include:

- Coding workshops. - Computational thinking sessions. - STEM learning activities. - Digital skills events. - Career-focused technology events. - University and research institution visits. - School-to-university collaboration. - Activities specifically designed to encourage girls and young women to participate. - Community coding programmes. - Projects with potential for replication or expansion. Funding Available The total financial envelope for the grant scheme is: €19,836 Individual proposals can request funding for activities with a budget of up to: €9,918 The funding is intended to support project implementation and eligible project-related costs. Previous Code Week Grant Recipients Organisations that have previously received Code Week Grants cannot exceed a cumulative total of €10,000 across all grant rounds. Applicants should therefore consider any previous Code Week funding when determining the amount they can request. Eligible and Ineligible Costs Not every project expense can be covered by the grant. Eligible Costs The programme allows certain project-related expenses, including costs associated with external expertise and services. External expertise and service fees can account for up to 20% of the total budget. Ineligible Costs Staff costs are not eligible under this funding opportunity. Applicants should therefore design their budgets carefully and ensure that every requested cost complies with the grant rules. Grant Payment Schedule

Funding is provided in two stages:

- 50% advance payment after the grant agreement is signed. - 50% final payment following approval of the final report. This structure means applicants must be able to manage project implementation and reporting requirements throughout the grant period. Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicants include organisations working in education, technology, community development, and digital skills.

Potential applicants include:

- Schools. - Educational institutions. - Libraries. - NGOs. - Private organisations. - Coding clubs. - Associations specialising in coding. - Computational thinking organisations. - Other eligible grassroots organisations. Applicants must be legally established in an eligible EU Member State or Digital Europe Programme country listed in the official call. Organisations should check the complete country eligibility list before submitting an application. Key Application Requirements Every proposal must demonstrate a clear plan for delivering measurable results.

Applications should include:

- A detailed project plan. - Clearly defined activities. - Measurable participation targets. - Expected number of activities. - Expected number of participants. - Gender-disaggregated participant data. - A plan for registering activities on the EU Code Week platform. - A dedicated outreach and communication plan. - A realistic project budget. - A strategy for creating scalable or replicable impact. The gender-disaggregated data requirement is particularly important because the programme aims to increase meaningful participation by girls and young women. How to Apply Applicants should follow a structured approach when preparing their proposal. - Confirm eligibility Verify that your organisation is legally established in an eligible country. - Define the project Develop a clear programme focused on coding, digital skills, compu