EU Code Week Grants for Grassroots: Supporting Digital Innovation Across Europe

Publication date: March 7, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of the EU Code Week Grants for Grassroots programme, a new initiative designed to foster digital innovation and coding education throughout Europe. As part of the broader Code4Europe project, these grants aim to support impactful grassroots coding activities aligned with EU Code Week’s mission to promote coding, computational thinking, and digital skills. 

About the Grants Programme 

The Grants for Grassroots programme will provide financial support to innovative coding projects across Europe. Through our network of National and Regional Hubs, in addition to one international grant for eligible countries without a hub, we’re launching a series of calls for proposals to identify and fund impactful initiatives that align with Code Week’s objectives. 

These grants will help enable the development of innovative and scalable coding activities, support initiatives that integrate coding into educational contexts, encourage community involvement, and prioritize projects that bridge the gender gap in STEM education. 

How It Works 

Each of our National and Regional Hubs will release their own call for proposals, outlining specific eligibility criteria, application processes, and focus areas relevant to their regions. Grants will typically range from €1,000 to €2,500, depending on the hub and the nature of the project. 

Eligible applicants may include individuals, schools, libraries, NGOs, private organizations, coding clubs, and associations specializing in coding and computational thinking. However, the eligibility can change depending on the hub, so please check the related call in your location for details! 

Upcoming Calls for Proposals 

Below is the list of National and Regional Hubs that will be launching calls for proposals in the coming weeks. As each call becomes available, we’ll update this post with links to the full details: 

1. Malta – Led by Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) – Link for details here.
2. Bulgaria – Led by JA Bulgaria 
3. Latvia and Lithuania (Regional Hub) – Led by LIKTA  – Link for details here.
4. Ukraine – Led by JA Ukraine – Link for details here.
5. Poland – Led by KPI 
6. Romania (Regional Hub) – Led by UPB 
7. Ireland – Led by Microsoft Ireland 
8. Luxembourg – Led by WIDE ANDCO 
9. Cyprus – Led by CY.R.I.C 
10. Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland (Regional Hub) – Led by ECWT 
11. Croatia and Slovenia (Regional Hub) – Led by PROFIL KLETT 
12. Italy – Led by Fondazione LINKS 
13. Turkey – Led by JA Turkey 
14. Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein (Regional Hub) – Led by Science on Stage 
15. Slovakia and Czech Republic (Regional Hub) – Led by Digital Coalition 
16. Greece – Led by CityLab 
17. Spain and Portugal (Regional Hub) – Led by JA Spain 
18. Belgium and Netherlands (Regional Hub) – Led by Digitale Wolven 
19. France – Led by Simplon.Co 
20. Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Regional Hub) – Led by JA Albania 

Stay Connected 

We encourage all organizations and individuals interested in promoting digital skills to watch for these calls and consider applying. The grassroots grants represent an excellent opportunity to bring innovative coding initiatives to life and contribute to developing digital competencies across Europe. 

To stay updated about the grant opportunities in your region, follow EU Code Week on our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter. 

We look forward to seeing the creative and impactful projects that will emerge from this initiative! 

The EU Code Week  Grants for Grassroots: programme is part of the Code4Europe project, funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme.