Creative Europe is the European Commission's programme to support the culture and audiovisual sectors by providing funding for cultural and creative organisations, cinemas and films.EACEA manages key parts of the Creative Europe programme on behalf of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture and the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology. Programme informationYou can find more information about Creative Europe on the programme website. Funding opportunitiesYou can find open and upcoming funding opportunities for Creative Europe on the European Commission’s Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP). Which parts of Creative Europe does EACEA manage? At EACEA we manage parts of the following three strands of the Creative Europe programme: Culture strand European cooperation projectsEuropean networksEuropean platformsCirculation of European literary worksCulture strand overviewMEDIA strand ContentBusinessAudienceMEDIA strand overviewCross-sectoral strand Cross-sectoral strand overview Platforms and useful links Creative Europe project results platformCreative Europe Desks – list of Creative Europe contact points in different countries.Creative Europe MEDIA Database – database of European films supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA programme.CulturEU Funding Guide - Interactive guide to the EU funding opportunities for the Cultural and Creative Sectors for 2021-2027Audiovisual and News Media Funding Guide - Interactive guide to the EU funding opportunities for the Audiovisual and News Media sectors for 2021-2027Communication guidelines for project beneficiaries - A step-by-step guide on communicating projects and their resultsVisual identity Legal basis Creative Europe legal basis – the legal basis underpinning the Creative Europe programme. How to get a grantFind funding opportunitiesInfo for applicants Related NewsNews article2 June 2026New publication: Tracing constellations – Stories of culture, cooperation and impact across Creative Europe cooperation projects (2021–2024)The European Education, and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), has released a publication showcasing fifty projects funded under the yearly Creative Europe European Cooperation projects call.1 min readNews article26 May 2026Six EU-supported films awarded at 2026 Cannes Film Festival, including prestigious Palme d'OrAt the 79th Cannes Film Festival, EU-funded films supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA programme received major awards, including the Palme d’Or, Jury Prize and acting honours. This success reflects Europe’s creativity, collaboration and talent, and promotes its cultural diversity globally.1 min readNews article11 May 2026EACEA brings European Video Game sector together for strategic dialogueThe first Cluster Meeting on Video Games gathered over 70 participants to learn from past projects and feed insights into the next Multiannual Financial Framework.3 min readNews article27 March 2026Online Info Session - European Cooperation Projects Call 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min readNews article20 March 2026The first issue of the EACEA newsletter is out: Subscribe and stay up to date!The first edition of the EACEA newsletter has been launched! Discover funding opportunities, programme updates, our latest publications, upcoming events and much more.1 min readNews article13 March 2026Online info session - European Film distribution 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min readNews article12 February 2026Online info session - Networks of Festivals 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min readNews article21 January 2026Online info session - Skills & Talents Development 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min read
Funding opportunitiesYou can find open and upcoming funding opportunities for Creative Europe on the European Commission’s Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP).
News article2 June 2026New publication: Tracing constellations – Stories of culture, cooperation and impact across Creative Europe cooperation projects (2021–2024)The European Education, and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), has released a publication showcasing fifty projects funded under the yearly Creative Europe European Cooperation projects call.1 min read
News article26 May 2026Six EU-supported films awarded at 2026 Cannes Film Festival, including prestigious Palme d'OrAt the 79th Cannes Film Festival, EU-funded films supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA programme received major awards, including the Palme d’Or, Jury Prize and acting honours. This success reflects Europe’s creativity, collaboration and talent, and promotes its cultural diversity globally.1 min read
News article11 May 2026EACEA brings European Video Game sector together for strategic dialogueThe first Cluster Meeting on Video Games gathered over 70 participants to learn from past projects and feed insights into the next Multiannual Financial Framework.3 min read
News article27 March 2026Online Info Session - European Cooperation Projects Call 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min read
News article20 March 2026The first issue of the EACEA newsletter is out: Subscribe and stay up to date!The first edition of the EACEA newsletter has been launched! Discover funding opportunities, programme updates, our latest publications, upcoming events and much more.1 min read
News article13 March 2026Online info session - European Film distribution 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min read
News article12 February 2026Online info session - Networks of Festivals 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min read
News article21 January 2026Online info session - Skills & Talents Development 2026: Presentation and recording are now available!The presentation and the recording of the event are now available on the event page of the info session.1 min read
