2026 CERV Programme: Calls for proposals on the Funding and Tenders Portal

The Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme has published the first 2026 calls for proposals on the Funding & Tenders Portal, with more opportunities set to follow soon. The calls aim to promote Union rights and values while encouraging citizen engagement and active participation in the democratic life of the European Union.

Key areas of support include:

• Town-twinning & Networks of towns initiatives
• Remembrance projects reflecting on shared European history
• Citizen engagement
• Rights of the child and children’s participation
• Support for European networks, civil society organisations active at EU level and European think-tanks in the areas of Union Values.

Check the F&TP for details, deadlines, upcoming calls, application criteria, and further updates. 

Useful links: 

• Check out the Annual Work Programme
• Read the European Commission announcement
• Learn more about the programme on the CERV communication campaign website and CERV funded projects
• Discover how to apply with this step-by-step video