European Digital Media Observatory Hubs
Call for proposals for the further development and coordination of EDMO hubs against disinformation in Europe. Applications possible from 04.11.2025 to 03.03.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The funding supports the operation and further development of a platform for joint activities aimed at analyzing and combating disinformation in Europe. The goal is to strengthen the collaboration of fact-checkers, researchers, and media literacy stakeholders, to deploy innovative technologies (e.g., AI and deepfakes), to promote media literacy, and to enhance societal resilience against disinformation.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Costs for communication and public relations
- Costs for software and platform development
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of fixed assets
- Interest and financial costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Consortium of at least 3 legal entities from 3 different EU Member States
- Fulfillment of the financial and operational capacity requirements according to Section 7 of the Call Document
- Compliance with the rules on legal capacity and financial viability
Documents required for application
- Project description (Part B)
- Curriculum vitae of the project leader
- Financial plan
Evaluation criteria
- Excellence of the project
- Effectiveness and impact of the measures
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
The funding call "European Digital Media Observatory Hubs" aims to further develop and coordinate a central platform in the EU for the analysis and combat of disinformation. The program supports the operation and scaling of a network that brings together fact-checkers, researchers, and media literacy actors. The focus is on innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and deepfakes, comprehensive monitoring and debunking activities, as well as targeted media literacy campaigns. Through these cooperative measures, societal resilience against misinformation is to be strengthened and cross-border collaboration between national and multinational research hubs intensified. Preventive communication and outreach actions are also funded, reaching vulnerable groups and a broad audience to raise awareness of disinformation and promote responsible use of digital media.
For the application, a consortium of at least three legal entities from three different EU member states is required. Eligible for funding are companies of all sizes, non-profit organizations, public and educational institutions. The deadline for submitting project proposals is from 4 November 2025 to 3 March 2026, 17:00 Brussels time. With a funding rate of 100%, up to €6 million is available for personnel expenses, material and travel costs, as well as for software development and communication measures. Investments in tangible assets as well as interest and financial costs are excluded. Evaluation is based on the criteria of excellence, effectiveness and impact, as well as quality and efficiency of implementation. Required documents include the project description (Part B), the CV of the project leader, and a detailed financing plan.
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