Call for Grant Proposals: Code4Europe

The Code4Europe Grant, managed by WIDE ANDCO, aims to support community-based organizations, non-profits, teachers, and local initiatives in enhancing digital skills among young pupils, particularly girls, within the framework of EU Code Week. The total funding available for this initiative is €5,000, which will be allocated to two selected projects, likely providing grants between €500 and €1,000 each.

The application process is an open call, inviting proposals that are directly submitted via email. The deadline for submissions is August 6, 2025, with a project duration extending until December 31, 2025. Projects should be at the implementation or development stage, focusing on innovative and scalable solutions that address community challenges and contribute to the goals of EU Code Week.

Eligible applicants include community organizations, non-profits, educators, and local initiatives; there is no consortium requirement, allowing single applicants. While the call emphasizes EU visibility, it is not classified as an EU action, which means applicants may come from a broader geographic scope, although the emphasis remains on EU countries.

The evaluation process rests with a dedicated selection committee, which will assess proposals based on predefined criteria. Given that only two projects will receive funding, the success rate is anticipated to be low, likely below 10% if the number of applicants is high.

Overall, this grant program not only supports digital education initiatives but also seeks to build local engagement and deliver measurable impacts, all while being independently funded and managed by WIDE ANDCO. Relevant terms and conditions can be found on the WIDE ANDCO website and will also be promoted through their social media channels.

The Code4Europe Grant is a funding opportunity designed to support community-based organizations, non-profits, teachers, and local initiatives. The grant aims to facilitate the implementation of activities that address key community challenges with innovative and scalable solutions, support activities within the scope of EU Code Week that target specific groups, enhance local engagement, capacity-building, and sustainability, and deliver measurable impact and long-term benefits.

The opening date for submissions is 06 June 2025, and the deadline for submission is 06 August 2025 at 23:59 (Brussels time). The expected duration of participation is until 31 December 2025. The total funding available is 5,000.00 €. The project acronym is Code4Europe, and the full name of the EU funded project is Code4Europe empowering the new generation of Young Digital Europeans. The grant agreement number is 101158834. The topic is DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-BOOSTINGDIGIT Boosting Digital Skills of young pupils, in particular girls.

The terms and conditions of the open call will be available on the WIDE ANDCO website and promoted through their social media channels. A dedicated selection committee will evaluate all applications based on predefined criteria. Submissions will be received through emails. The eligibility of all proposals will be checked, and the possible recipients will be evaluated before the final selection of two projects.

It is important to note that this call, including the financial support provided, is NOT an EU action. It is launched solely by WIDE ANDCO, who will provide the financial support directly and under its own responsibility. WIDE ANDCO is responsible for the preparation and drafting of the call, as well as the selection of successful applicants. The publication of this call on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is for informational purposes only, to increase visibility to the general public, including potential applicants like students. This publication should not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the call's content and conditions by EU authorities or as a waiver of WIDE ANDCO's responsibility.

In summary, the Code4Europe Grant, managed by WIDE ANDCO, offers financial support to community-based initiatives focused on digital skills development, particularly among young pupils and girls, within the framework of EU Code Week. The application process involves submitting proposals via email, which will be evaluated by a selection committee based on predefined criteria. The selected projects should address community challenges with innovative solutions, enhance local engagement, and deliver measurable, long-term benefits. The funding is provided directly by WIDE ANDCO, and the EU's role is limited to providing visibility for the call.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types for this opportunity are community-based organizations, non-profits, teachers, and local initiatives.

Funding Type: The primary financial mechanism is a grant. This is explicitly stated in the call details. It is also cascade funding.

Consortium Requirement: The call does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the focus on community-based organizations, non-profits, teachers, and local initiatives, it is possible that both single applicants and consortia are eligible. More information is needed to determine if consortia are specifically encouraged or required.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated. However, the call mentions "EU Code Week" and the project "Code4Europe - empowering the new generation of Young Digital Europeans," suggesting a focus on European countries. Further clarification is needed to determine if the call is limited to EU member states or if it includes other countries participating in EU Code Week initiatives.

Target Sector: The target sector is digital skills, specifically boosting digital skills of young pupils, in particular girls. This aligns with the "DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-BOOSTINGDIGIT" topic. The call also targets the education sector and community engagement.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the call is related to the "Code4Europe" project and "EU Code Week," implying a focus on European countries.

Project Stage: The project stage is not explicitly defined, but the call aims to support activities that address community challenges with innovative solutions, support EU Code Week, enhance local engagement, and deliver measurable impact. This suggests that the projects should be at the implementation or development stage, with a focus on delivering tangible results.

Funding Amount: The total funding available is 5,000.00 €. The call mentions that two projects will be selected, but it does not specify how the funding will be divided between them.

Application Type: The application type is an open call. Submissions will be received through emails.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a grant.

Application Stages: The application process appears to be single-stage, as indicated by the "Deadline model single-stage" information.

Success Rates: The success rate is not explicitly stated, but the call mentions that only two projects will be selected. Without knowing the expected number of applications, it is difficult to estimate the success rate. However, given the limited funding and the likely high number of applicants, the success rate is likely to be below 10%.

Co-funding Requirement: The call does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.

Summary:

This is a call for grant proposals under the Code4Europe project, which aims to empower the new generation of Young Digital Europeans. The call is launched by WIDE ANDCO, and it is not an EU action, although it is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for visibility. The grant is designed to support community-based organizations, non-profits, teachers, and local initiatives in implementing activities that address key community challenges with innovative and scalable solutions, support activities in the scope of EU Code Week, enhance local engagement, capacity-building, and sustainability, and deliver measurable impact and long-term benefits. The total funding available is 5,000 €, and the call aims to select two projects. The deadline for applications is August 6, 2025. The call focuses on boosting digital skills of young pupils, particularly girls, and aligns with the DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-BOOSTINGDIGIT topic. Applications must be submitted via email. The selection will be based on predefined criteria by a dedicated selection committee. The expected duration of participation is until December 31, 2025.