Call for Applications for Libraries and Communities

The Europe Challenge is an annual programme that brings together teams from libraries and communities across Europe to address pressing social, digital, and climate challenges. Libraries are invited to develop, share, and implement creative solutions with support from the European Cultural Foundation and its partners through an open call. The Europe Challenge is a unique growing network of European libraries that work together to enhance democratic participation and social and environmental well-being through citizen-led local change by connecting with each other across European borders.
Since 2020, 96 libraries and communities from 26 countries have participated in The Europe Challenge, implementing vital projects that have benefited over 150,000 Europeans of all ages and walks of life.
The programme offers participating libraries and community groups the following opportunities:
- funding of up to EUR 10.000 to implement a proposed project (optional).
- a series of online and in-person workshops and mentoring sessions.
- additional peer-to-peer exchange opportunities, networking, and travel.
- a platform to showcase the implemented project.
Calls for proposals, Opportunities
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#TogetherToEU #WeGoTogether: а new grant competition to support initiatives that will contribute to Ukraine’s preparation for EU accession at the community level
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The EU programme House of Europe, Netflix and New York Film Academy: a course for everyone involved in post-production, whether directly or indirectly
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U-LEAD with Europe invites to 6-week online programme “Steps for Specialists. Leasing communal land”
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€6500 for business development: a new programme for veterans and their families is being launched
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Horizon Europe 2025: New Opportunities for Projects
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Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 opens registration for Ukrainian businesses