AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Call - first edition [AI4Gov-X-FSTP-CALL-01-2026]

AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Call – first edition (AI4Gov-X-FSTP-CALL-01-2026) is administered by POLI.design under the Digital Europe Programme to provide cascade grants to individual participants in AI4Gov‑X education activities and MagiX internships. The call has an initial budget of €980,774.09 (potentially expandable up to twice that amount) and offers up to €5,000 per beneficiary with priority‑specific reimbursement rules (Priority 1: up to 50% of eligible extracurricular costs; Priority 2: reimbursement up to the documented internship stipend). Applications open 1 May 2026 and are submitted exclusively via the GoodGrants platform with five rolling cut‑off dates (30 June 2026, 31 August 2026, 31 October 2026, 31 December 2026, 28 February 2027). Eligible applicants are natural persons holding nationality of EU member states or specified non‑EU countries and must be enrolled or formally accepted into the relevant AI4Gov‑X activities or the MagiX master programme as applicable.

What it funds

Purpose and scope

Competitive cascade grants to support (1) students participating in AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities (financial assistance for travel, accommodation, fees) and (2) unemployed participants of the MagiX master programme to support internships (stipend/salary and potentially travel/accommodation if in the contract). Payments and agreements are managed directly by POLI.design; this is not an EU-implemented action.

Total and per-beneficiary funding:Total call budget €980,774.09. Maximum grant per beneficiary €5,000. Priority 1 reimburses up to 50% of eligible costs within the cap; priority 2 reimburses an amount equivalent to the intern stipend within the cap. Indicative minima with available resources: at least 156 beneficiaries for priority 1 and at least 234 beneficiaries for priority 2 across two yearly editions.

Who can apply

Applicants must be natural persons holding nationality of an eligible country (EU members and specified non-EU countries: Albania, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine). For priority 1 applicants must be enrolled or accepted in an AI4Gov-X extracurricular activity. For priority 2 applicants must be enrolled or accepted in the MagiX master and be unemployed with a documented internship contract with a host organisation in an eligible country.

How to apply and deadlines

Applications are submitted electronically via the GoodGrants platform (POLI.design grant portal). Required documents include signed application form, Europass CV, motivation letter stating employment status, supporting documentation for need or priority categories, and signed declarations. Specific additional documents depend on the priority. Applications must be in English (unofficial translations allowed at applicant risk). ¹

1. 1Opening date: 01 May 2026
2. 2Cut-off deadlines (Brussels time): 30 June 2026, 31 August 2026, 31 October 2026, 31 December 2026, 28 February 2027

Evaluation and selection

Admissibility and eligibility checks precede scoring. Eligible applications are scored (max 100) on: excellence and relevance (0–30), motivation and expected impact (0–25), financial need (0–25), and European added value (0–20). No minimum thresholds; tie-break rules prioritize dual enrolment, applicants from non-consortium countries, lower-income regions, then female applicants.

Footnotes

1. 1Full call text, draft Financial Support Agreement and application materials are available from the AI4Gov-X call page: AI4Gov-X open calls.

Key facts

Call opening date:01 May 2026. Multiple cut-off deadlines: 30 June 2026, 31 August 2026, 31 October 2026, 31 December 2026, and 28 February 2027 (all 23:59 Brussels time). Total funding available for the Call: €980,774.09. Grant agreement/project acronym: AI4GOV-X under the AI4GovAccelerate project (Grant agreement number 101190043). The initiative is linked to DIGITAL-2023 - Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas.

Issuing organisation and legal status:The Call is launched and managed by POLI.design on behalf of the AI4Gov-X consortium. This Call and the financial support are not an EU action: POLI.design acts in its own name and responsibility. Publication on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for visibility only Full Call and documents ¹.

Objectives and priorities

The Call addresses two distinct objectives/priorities. Priority/Objective 1:Provide financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities to reduce economic barriers to accessing education. Priority/Objective 2: Facilitate creation of employment opportunities for participants enrolled in the AI4Gov-X master programme (MagiX) by supporting unemployed students undertaking internships with host organisations in eligible countries.

Eligible applicants and beneficiaries

Beneficiaries must be natural persons (individuals). General eligibility for both priorities requires: nationality of an eligible country (see Further information), enrollment or formal acceptance into the MagiX master's course and/or one or more AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities depending on the objective, not being subject to restrictive measures or disqualifying conditions under EU or national law, no double funding for the same operation, not having already been awarded twice under the same priority/objective, and no conflict of interest with POLI.design or AI4Gov-X partners.

1. 1Priority/Objective 1 (extracurricular support): individuals enrolled or accepted into one or more AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities (list of activities is published and updated monthly on the project website).
2. 2Priority/Objective 2 (internship/employment support): individuals enrolled or accepted into the MagiX master's course and who are unemployed and can document an internship contract or equivalent legally binding agreement with a host organisation residing in an eligible country.

Geographic eligibility (Beneficiary scope)

Eligible nationalities and host organisations must be from:all EU Member States; and the following non-EU countries eligible under the Digital Europe Programme: Albania, Iceland, Kosovo*, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Norway, North Macedonia, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine. The list may change in the future without prior notice.

Funding type and amounts

Primary funding mechanism:cascade funding delivered as Financial Support Agreements (grants) from POLI.design to individual beneficiaries (natural persons). Maximum financial support per beneficiary: €5,000 for both priorities. Total Call budget published: €980,774.09. The AI4Gov-X consortium may increase the funding up to twice the initially allocated amount at its discretion.

How awarded amounts are calculated

Priority 1:Award is reimbursement-based and calculated from actual and justified travel, accommodation, and registration/participation fees as shown in the applicant's indicative cost breakdown. Reimbursement rate: up to 50% of total eligible costs, within the €5,000 cap. The Selection Committee may cap specific cost items if excessive relative to market rates. Priority 2: Award is calculated on the basis of the stipend/salary documented in the internship contract (or equivalent). Reimbursement of travel and accommodation or other costs is eligible only if explicitly included in the internship contract. For both priorities, eligible expenses must be realised after the date of submission of the application.

Minimum number of supported beneficiaries indicated by the Call (based on initial budget and distribution across two yearly editions): Priority 1: at least 156 beneficiaries; Priority 2: at least 234 beneficiaries. These figures are minimums given the stated budget and reimbursement rules and assume the initial allocation; actual numbers may vary if additional budget is allocated.

Submission and application process

Application method:open multiple-cut-off electronic call managed exclusively through the GoodGrants platform at polidesign.grantplatform.com. Applications submitted by any other means or incomplete submissions will be discarded and applicants may resubmit at the next cut-off date.

1. 1Applicants must complete and submit the online application form and upload required documentation before the relevant cut-off deadline.
2. 2The same natural person may apply to both objectives within the same or different cut-off dates, but financial benefits can be awarded only once (either for objective 1 or 2).

Admissibility, eligibility and evaluation

All applications go through:admissibility check, eligibility check, and merit scoring. Only applications that pass admissibility and eligibility checks will be scored. A special Selection Committee established by POLI.design will evaluate applications. Eligible proposals are ranked by total score and awards are made within available budget; applicants receive written justification and have terms to appeal. Selected beneficiaries sign a Financial Support Agreement specifying supported activity, eligible costs, maximum amount, payment schedule and reporting obligations. Payments are normally made after participation and approval of the beneficiary report and cost statement, with the possibility of limited pre-financing in justified cases. Failure to sign the Financial Support Agreement within the indicated timeframe may result in loss of the grant.

Scoring criteria and scoring scale

No minimum threshold or weighting is applied across criteria. Maximum total score:100 points. In case of equal total scores, priority is given in the following order: 1) applicants documenting enrollment/acceptance in both MagiX and at least one AI4Gov-X extracurricular activity (only relevant to objective 1), 2) applicants from countries that are not full members of the AI4Gov-X consortium, 3) applicants from regions with average income below 75% of the EU average, and 4) female applicants.

Admissibility and required documentation (application templates and format)

All documentation must be provided in English. Unofficial translations are accepted at the applicant's risk. Required documents for admissibility (minimum set):

1. 1A signed application form (courtesy application form and templates are available for download on the Call page).
2. 2Curriculum Vitae in Europass format (link provided in the Call text: europass.europa.eu).
3. 3A motivation letter explicitly mentioning applicant employment status.
4. 4Documentation supporting disadvantaged background and/or priority categories (if applicable).
5. 5Signed declarations on conflict of interest, absence of double funding and other required declarations using templates available on the GoodGrants platform.

Additional documents required per priority:

1. 1Priority 1: proof of enrollment or acceptance in an AI4Gov-X extracurricular activity dated not earlier than the Call opening and not yet finalised by the cut-off date; an indicative cost breakdown (travel, accommodation, fees, etc.).
2. 2Priority 2: proof of enrollment or acceptance in the MagiX master's course; copy of an internship contract or equivalent legally binding agreement dated not earlier than the Call opening and not yet finalised by the cut-off date, showing the amount paid by the host organisation.

Payment, reporting and Financial Support Agreement

Selected beneficiaries will be required to sign a Financial Support Agreement with POLI.design specifying the supported activity, eligible costs, maximum amount, payment schedule and reporting obligations. Payments are typically made after participation and after approval of the beneficiary report and cost statement. Small pre-financing may be possible in justified cases as detailed in the Financial Support Agreement. Reimbursed costs must be incurred after the date of submission of the application.

Application stages and evaluation process (structured)

1. 1Stage 1: Admissibility check — electronic application complete, submitted via GoodGrants by cut-off, all required attachments included.
2. 2Stage 2: Eligibility check — nationality, enrollment status, unemployment status for priority 2, absence of disqualifying restrictions, no double funding, no conflict of interest.
3. 3Stage 3: Merit evaluation and scoring — scored against the four criteria (excellence, motivation/impact, financial need, European added value) up to 100 points, ranking within available budget.
4. 4Stage 4: Award decision and notification — selection committee endorsement, written justification provided, terms to appeal included.
5. 5Stage 5: Contracting and payment — signing Financial Support Agreement, submission of beneficiary report and cost statement, and payments (post-activity or limited pre-financing).

Eligible sectors, project stage and intended use

Target sectors and thematic focus:education and skills development in Artificial Intelligence for the public sector (AI and governance), specialised education programmes, and public sector innovation. The Call supports participants at the learning, professional development and early employment stages: primarily education, training, internships, and transition to employment (idea/research not applicable). It is oriented to participants engaged in coursework, extracurricular learning activities, internships and early-career placements.

Applicant types and consortium requirement

Eligible applicant types:individuals (natural persons; enrolled students). This Call does not target organisations as primary beneficiaries (except that host organisations for internships must reside in eligible countries for priority 2). Consortium requirement: single applicant (individual).

Nature of support, co-funding and reimbursement rules

Nature of support:monetary financial support (grants/reimbursement) paid by POLI.design to individual beneficiaries under a Financial Support Agreement. Co-funding requirements: Priority 1 requires that POLI.design reimburse up to 50% of total eligible costs (so applicants must cover at least the remaining 50% or secure other funding sources). Priority 2 reimburses an amount equivalent to the stipend/salary documented in the internship contract up to €5,000; no explicit co-funding share is described for priority 2 but reimbursement is limited to documented amounts and the €5,000 cap. Double funding is prohibited.

Application type, deadlines and platform

Open call with multiple cut-offs (five deadlines). Applications must be submitted electronically through the GoodGrants platform: polidesign.grantplatform.com. The Call allows applicants to apply to both priorities but financial support can only be awarded once to the same person. The Call lists extracurricular activities on the project site; this list is updated monthly while the Call is open.

Success rates and competition

The Call does not publish explicit success rate percentages. The Call does provide minimum numbers of beneficiaries that can be supported given the budget and reimbursement rules (at least 156 beneficiaries under priority 1 and at least 234 beneficiaries under priority 2 across two yearly editions assuming initial budget allocation). Actual success rates will depend on application volume, scoring, and any additional budget allocation by the consortium.

Mentioned countries

Explicitly mentioned countries and groups:all European Union Member States; Albania; Iceland; Kosovo*; Liechtenstein; Montenegro; Norway; North Macedonia; Serbia; Switzerland; Turkey; Ukraine.

Templates and application structure guidance

Templates available on the GoodGrants platform and the Call page:signed application form template, Financial Support Agreement draft, declarations (conflict of interest, double funding), and a courtesy application form and draft Financial Support Agreement downloadable from the Call page. Applicants should prepare the following structured materials before starting the online form:

1. 1Completed and signed application form (use the provided template).
2. 2Curriculum vitae in Europass format (structured sections: personal details, profile, work experience, education and training, language skills, digital skills, other skills, attachments).
3. 3Motivation letter with clear statement of employment status and expected impact/learnings from the activity or internship.
4. 4Proof of enrollment or acceptance: for priority 1 show evidence of enrollment in an AI4Gov-X extracurricular activity (dated after 01 May 2026 and not finalised by the cut-off); for priority 2 show proof of MagiX enrollment and copy of the internship contract or equivalent agreement (dated after 01 May 2026 and not finalised by the cut-off) including stipend/salary details.
5. 5Indicative cost breakdown for priority 1 applicants detailing travel, accommodation, registration/fees and other eligible costs with justification.
6. 6Signed declarations using GoodGrants templates (conflict of interest, absence of double funding, consent and data protection where applicable).
7. 7Any supporting documentation for disadvantaged background or priority categories (e.g., proof of residency in lower-income region, unemployment status documentation).

Suggested formatting and language:all documents must be in English. If originals are in other languages, unofficial translations are allowed but are provided at the applicant's own risk. CV must be Europass format. Declarations must follow the exact templates provided on GoodGrants.

Risks, disclaimers and important notes

Important:This Call is not an EU action. POLI.design is solely responsible for the Call design, selection of beneficiaries and provision of financial support. Publication on the EU portal is only for increased visibility and does not imply EU endorsement. POLI.design may expand allocated funds up to twice the initial allocation at its discretion. Applicants must avoid conflicts of interest with POLI.design and partners and must not receive double funding for the same operation. Failure to sign the Financial Support Agreement within the timeframe specified can result in loss of award.

How to apply — practical steps

1. 1Prepare documents listed in the Templates section (Europass CV, motivation letter, enrollment proofs, internship contract for priority 2, cost breakdown for priority 1, signed declarations).
2. 2Create an account and access the GoodGrants platform at polidesign.grantplatform.com.
3. 3Complete the online application form and upload all required attachments before the chosen cut-off deadline.
4. 4Ensure admissibility: all fields complete, documents attached, submission is before the cut-off.
5. 5Wait for evaluation results and, if selected, review and sign the Financial Support Agreement within the indicated timeframe, then comply with reporting and cost statement requirements for payment.

Applicants can apply at any of the five cut-off dates; submitted applications are evaluated jointly per cut-off and ranked until funding resources are exhausted. The Call allows the same person to apply to both objectives, but awarded financial benefits can be received only once.

Contact and additional documentation:Full Call text, draft Financial Support Agreement and courtesy application form are available for download from the Call page: ai4gov-x.eu. The GoodGrants platform contains templates for declarations and the application form. For CV formatting use the Europass CV builder: europass.europa.eu ¹.

Final summary

This AI4Gov-X first edition cascade funding call is a targeted, multiple-cut-off open call managed by POLI.design to provide monetary financial support to individuals participating in AI4Gov-X education activities and to support unemployed MagiX students undertaking internships. The Call distributes funds directly to individuals via Financial Support Agreements with POLI.design. It targets education, skills and early career transitions in AI for the public sector, across EU Member States and a specified set of non-EU countries eligible under the Digital Europe Programme. The application is strictly electronic through GoodGrants, requires a Europass CV and other supporting documents, and follows a three-stage selection process (admissibility, eligibility, merit scoring). Maximum award per person is €5,000 with priority-specific reimbursement rules (priority 1 up to 50% of eligible costs, priority 2 equivalent to documented internship stipend). Applicants should use the templates provided on GoodGrants, prepare English-language documentation, and apply by one of the stated cut-off dates. The Call is administered by POLI.design in its own name and responsibility and may increase available budget up to two times the initial allocation; publication on the EU portal is informational only.

Footnotes

1. 1The full Call text, the draft Financial Support Agreement and the courtesy application form are accessible from the AI4Gov-X Call page: ai4gov-x.eu. Europass CV creation and guidance are available at europass.europa.eu.

Funding Opportunity Overview

The AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Call - first edition [AI4Gov-X-FSTP-CALL-01-2026] is a specialized education and employment support initiative launched by POLI.design on behalf of the AI4Gov-X consortium under the Digital Europe Programme. This cascade funding call is designed to reduce economic barriers to accessing high-quality artificial intelligence and digital governance education and to facilitate employment opportunities for programme participants. The call is managed exclusively through the GoodGrantsTM platform and operates on a rolling basis with five distinct cut-off dates throughout 2026 and early 2027.

Funding Programme:Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL), Topic DIGITAL-2023 - Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas. Grant agreement number 101190043.

Funding Amount and Budget

Total Available Funding:€980,774.09 for the first edition. The AI4Gov-X consortium reserves the right to increase this budget allocation up to twice the initially allocated amount.

Maximum Support per Beneficiary:€5,000 per individual for both priority objectives.

Reimbursement Rates:Priority/Objective 1 reimburses up to 50% of total eligible costs within the €5,000 cap. Priority/Objective 2 reimburses an equivalent amount to the stipend or salary received by the intern, within the €5,000 cap. Based on available resources equally distributed across two yearly editions, the call aims to support a minimum of 156 beneficiaries under Objective 1 and 234 beneficiaries under Objective 2.

Call Deadlines and Timeline

Opening Date:1 May 2026

Deadline Model:Multiple cut-off dates with rolling evaluation and award cycles.

1. 130 June 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time
2. 231 August 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time
3. 331 October 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time
4. 431 December 2026 at 23:59 Brussels time
5. 528 February 2027 at 23:59 Brussels time

All applications submitted by each deadline will be evaluated jointly and awarded until funding resources are exhausted. Applicants may resubmit incomplete applications at the next cut-off date.

Call Objectives and Priorities

The call has two distinct objectives, each with separate application and evaluation processes:

Priority/Objective 1: Financial Assistance for Extracurricular Activities:To provide financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in the AI4Gov-X programme's extracurricular activities, reducing economic barriers to accessing high-quality education in artificial intelligence and digital governance. Support covers travel costs, accommodation, and registration or participation fees for approved extracurricular activities.

Priority/Objective 2: Employment Facilitation through Internships:To facilitate the creation of employment opportunities for participants in the AI4Gov-X master programme (MagiX). This objective supports unemployed individuals who secure internship contracts with host organisations in the public or private sector. Support is calculated based on the stipend or salary received by the intern as documented in the internship contract.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility Requirements - General

Applicants must be natural persons (individuals, not organizations) and must meet all of the following conditions:

• Hold nationality of an EU member state or one of the eligible non-EU countries
• Be enrolled in or formally accepted into the relevant AI4Gov-X programme at the time of application
• Not be subject to restrictive measures or disqualifying conditions under EU or national legislation
• Not receive double funding for the same operation
• Not be awarded twice under the same priority objective
• Not be in a situation of conflict of interest with POLI.design or any AI4Gov-X partner

Eligible Countries

Applicants must be nationals of:

• Any EU member state
• Albania
• Iceland
• Kosovo
• Liechtenstein
• Montenegro
• Norway
• North Macedonia
• Serbia
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Ukraine

This list is subject to change in the future without prior notice. For Priority/Objective 2, eligible host organisations must reside in one of the above countries.

Specific Requirements for Priority/Objective 1

Applicants must be enrolled in or formally accepted into one or more of the AI4Gov-X extracurricular activities. The list of eligible extracurricular activities is published on the AI4Gov-X website and updated monthly while the call is open. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment or acceptance dated not earlier than the opening of this call and not yet finalised by the chosen cut-off date.

Specific Requirements for Priority/Objective 2

Applicants must meet the following additional conditions:

• Be enrolled in or formally accepted into the MagiX master's course
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Document enrollment in an internship programme with a host organisation
• Provide a copy of an internship contract or equivalent legally binding agreement dated not earlier than the opening of this call and not yet finalised by the chosen cut-off date
• The internship contract must show the amount paid by the host organisation

Application Requirements and Documentation

Submission Process

Applications must be submitted electronically and exclusively through the GoodGrantsTM platform at https://polidesign.grantplatform.com/. Incomplete applications or those submitted by other means will be discarded and proposed for resubmission at the next cut-off date. All documentation must be provided in English language. Unofficial translations are allowed for documents not originally in English, but applicants bear the risk and consequences of any misinterpretation during evaluation.

Required Documentation for All Applicants

• Signed application form
• Curriculum Vitae in Europass format (available at https://europass.europa.eu/en/create-europass-cv)
• Motivation letter specifically mentioning employment status
• Documentation supporting disadvantaged background and/or priority categories where applicable
• Signed declarations on conflict of interest, double funding, and other required templates available on the GoodGrantsTM platform

Additional Documentation for Priority/Objective 1

• Proof of enrollment or acceptance in an extracurricular activity of the AI4Gov-X programme, dated not earlier than the opening of this call and not yet finalised by the chosen cut-off date
• Indicative cost breakdown detailing travel, accommodation, registration fees, and other eligible costs

Additional Documentation for Priority/Objective 2

• Proof of enrollment or acceptance in the MagiX master's course
• Copy of internship contract or equivalent legally binding agreement dated not earlier than the opening of this call and not yet finalised by the chosen cut-off date, showing the amount paid by the host organisation

Eligible Costs and Reimbursement

Priority/Objective 1 Eligible Costs

Reimbursement is calculated based on actual and justified costs reported in the indicative cost breakdown:

• Travel costs
• Accommodation costs
• Registration or participation fees for extracurricular activities

The Selection Committee may cap specific cost items if considered excessive or not in line with typical market prices for the location and period. Reimbursement covers up to 50% of total eligible costs within the €5,000 maximum. Eligible expenses are those realised after the date of submission of the application.

Priority/Objective 2 Eligible Costs

Reimbursement is calculated based on the stipend or salary received by the beneficiary as documented in the internship contract or equivalent agreement, within the €5,000 maximum. Travel and accommodation costs or other types of cost are also eligible provided they are explicitly mentioned in the internship contract or equivalent agreement. Eligible expenses are those realised after the date of submission of the application.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Evaluation Stages

Each application undergoes evaluation in the following sequence:admissibility check, eligibility check, and merit scoring. Only eligible applications will be scored. Admissibility and eligibility checks precede scoring to ensure only qualified applications are assessed on merit.

Admissibility Conditions

An application is admissible if it has been received on or before the latest cut-off date, is completed in all its parts, includes all required attachments, and is submitted exclusively through the GoodGrantsTM platform.

Scoring Criteria

Eligible applications are scored on a maximum of 100 points using the following criteria ¹:

No minimum thresholds or weighting will be applied to individual criteria.

Tie-Breaking Rules

In case of equal scores, the following priority rules are applied in order:

1. 1Applicants documenting enrollment in both the MagiX programme and at least one extracurricular activity of the AI4Gov-X programme (only for Priority/Objective 1)
2. 2Applicants coming from countries that are not full members of the AI4Gov-X consortium
3. 3Applicants from regions with average income below 75% of the EU average
4. 4Female applicants

Award and Ranking

Eligible proposals are ranked by total score within available budget. The final award decision is endorsed by POLI.design. All applicants will receive written justification for the decision, with terms to appeal.

Post-Award Obligations

Selected beneficiaries must sign a Financial Support Agreement specifying the supported activity, eligible costs, maximum amount, payment schedule, and reporting obligations. Failure to sign within the indicated timeframe may result in loss of the grant by autonomous decision of POLI.design.

Payments are normally made by POLI.design after participation in the activity and approval of the beneficiary report and cost statement. The Financial Support Agreement may include provisions for small prefinancing in justified cases. Details are provided in the individual Financial Support Agreement.

Important Procedural Principles

The evaluation and award procedure follows the principles of transparency, equal treatment, confidentiality, and absence of conflict of interest. POLI.design is responsible for preparation and drafting of the call, selection of successful applicants, and provision of financial support. This call is not an EU action but is launched solely by POLI.design on behalf of the AI4Gov-X consortium. Publication in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for information purposes only and does not constitute approval by EU authorities.

Key Restrictions and Conditions

An individual may apply to both objectives if they meet the requirements for each, but within the same cut-off date or within two distinct cut-off dates. However, a person can receive financial benefits from only one objective/priority. Applicants cannot receive double funding for the same operation and cannot be awarded twice under the same priority objective. All applicants must declare they are not subject to restrictive measures or disqualifying conditions under EU or national legislation.

Additional Resources and Support

The full text of the call, draft Financial Support Agreement, and a courtesy application form can be accessed and freely downloaded from the AI4Gov-X project website. The list of eligible extracurricular activities is published on the project website and updated monthly while the call is open. Applicants should consult the Europass website to create their CV in the required format.

Contact and Further Information

For detailed information about the call, applicants should visit the official EU Funding & Tenders Portal at https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal and access the call page for AI4Gov-X Cascade Funding Call - first edition [AI4Gov-X-FSTP-CALL-01-2026]. Applications must be submitted through the GoodGrantsTM platform at https://polidesign.grantplatform.com/.

Footnotes

1. 1The scoring criteria are designed to assess the quality and relevance of applications while considering the financial circumstances and broader European impact of supporting the applicant. No minimum score threshold is required to pass to the award stage; ranking is purely by total score within available budget.