Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Ireland as part of EU Code Week

This opportunity is for "Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Ireland," part of the EU Code Week initiative under the Code4Europe program. The funding comes from TERAWE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED rather than directly from EU institutions. The submission period opens on September 30, 2025, and closes on November 30, 2025, at 17:00 Brussels time. The program aims to support local initiatives encouraging programming and digital technology discovery among young people, particularly girls.

The total funding available for this initiative is €10,000, which will be allocated to successful applicants. The focus is on educational organizations and community-based entities, particularly upper secondary schools, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and leading teachers. Proposals must be submitted through an online Microsoft Forms application and follow a single-stage submission process.

The program targets the education sector, with a specific emphasis on digital skills, coding education, and STEM participation, especially among girls. It encourages innovative and scalable coding activities that integrate into educational contexts and promote community engagement.

Projects will be evaluated based on several criteria: the clarity and completeness of the presentation, alignment with Code Week objectives, quality of educational methodologies, and broader impact on the community, including involvement from various participants and schools. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate immediate educational impact and actively bridge gender gaps in STEM fields.

The program has a defined timeline, with project participation expected to last until April 15, 2026. While specific success rates or co-funding requirements are not detailed, applicants are encouraged to ensure their proposals reflect additional resources or collaboration, enhancing the project’s effectiveness and reach.

Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to foster grassroots coding initiatives that cultivate essential digital skills in Ireland's youth, particularly emphasizing diversity and community involvement.

The opportunity is "Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Ireland as part of EU Code Week" also known as Code4Europe.

The opening date for submissions is 30 September 2025.

The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2025 at 17:00 (Brussels time).

The deadline model is single-stage.

The expected duration of participation is until 15 April 2026.

The total funding available is 10,000.00 €.

The project acronym is Code4Europe.

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.

Interested organizations are invited to submit a project proposal through the EU Code Week Grant Application 2025/26.

A selection committee comprising community stakeholders (e.g., leading teachers, education coordinators, Industry Leads) and representatives from the Regional/National Hub will evaluate proposals.

Proposals will be assessed based on:

Presentation: Assesses the project through the categories of clarity and completeness.

Design congruity: Assesses the significance of the objectives in relation to Code Week’s priorities and whether the activities design is consistent with these objectives and appropriate for their achievement. Additionally, the feasibility of activities is assessed by taking into consideration the activities timeline as well as the professional, organizational and technological resources available.

Education in coding and computational thinking: Assesses the centrality of coding and computational thinking through the proposed use of coding approaches (block languages, unplugged coding, etc), languages, and mediators.

Quality of the proposal: Assessed by considering didactic elements, such as methodological choices; the proposal connection with core disciplines (literacy, numeracy, data and digital literacy – OECD Learning Compass; CoE Keis competencies for LLL 2018). Secondly, those elements are also taken into consideration: the use of assessment tools; the development of synergies in territorial contexts and collaborative networks to improve the efficacy of the initiative and involve the various stakeholders. Finally, the following features are appreciated: a broader timeframe extending before and beyond the temporal dimension of the single ‘week’; the sharing of resources and materials to foster the replicability of activities.

Impact: Assessed by considering the involvement of multiple classes, schools, different participants categories and the local context. Specific attention to the involvement of girls and fostering STEM education are also assessed.

Where possible, priority will be given to projects involving upper secondary schools and engagement of ‘leading teachers’ in the project.

For further information, visit: Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Ireland.

This call (as well as the financial support that will be provided through it) is NOT an EU action. This call is launched solely by TERAWE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (TERAWE). The financial support to the selected successful applicants will be provided directly by TERAWE in its own name and under its own responsibility. TERAWE’S own responsibility includes the preparation and drafting of this call as well as the selection of successful applicants that will receive the said financial support. The publication of this call in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is made solely for information purposes with the aim to increase the visibility of this call to the general public, including to potential applicants (i.e. students). The said publication shall not be construed as direct or indirect approval of the content and conditions of this call by the relevant EU authorities or as any form of waiver from the above-described responsibility of TERAWE.

The purpose of this call for projects is to support local initiatives in Ireland that encourage the discovery of programming and digital technologies. It is part of the European Commission’s “Reinforcing the digital skills of young people, especially girls” initiative. It aims to enable the development of innovative and scalable coding activities.

The call supports initiatives that integrate coding into educational contexts and foster engagement. It encourages community involvement and fosters collaboration among stakeholders. It prioritizes projects that bridge the gender gap and promote diversity in STEM education.

In summary, this opportunity is a call for project proposals aimed at supporting grassroots coding projects in Ireland. It is part of the EU Code Week initiative and focuses on reinforcing digital skills among young people, particularly girls. The funding is provided by TERAWE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, not directly by the EU. The projects should be local initiatives that encourage the discovery of programming and digital technologies, integrate coding into education, involve the community, and promote diversity in STEM. Proposals will be evaluated based on presentation, design congruity, education in coding and computational thinking, quality, and impact. Priority will be given to projects involving upper secondary schools and leading teachers.

Eligible Applicant Types: The call is open to "interested organisations". The text also mentions involvement of multiple classes, schools, different participants categories and the local context. Specific attention to the involvement of girls and fostering STEM education are also assessed. It can be inferred that schools, educational organizations, and potentially other community-based organizations are eligible.

Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically "Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects". It is also referred to as "financial support". The call is cascade funding.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if single applicants are preferred. However, the emphasis on community involvement and collaborative networks suggests that projects involving multiple organizations or stakeholders might be viewed favorably. The text mentions the development of synergies in territorial contexts and collaborative networks to improve the efficacy of the initiative and involve the various stakeholders.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is Ireland. The call specifically supports "local initiatives in Ireland".

Target Sector: The target sector is education, specifically focusing on coding and digital technologies. It also targets STEM education, with a particular emphasis on encouraging girls' participation. The topic DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-04-BOOSTINGDIGIT - Boosting Digital Skills of young pupils, in particular girls.

Mentioned Countries: Ireland is explicitly mentioned.

Project Stage: The project stage appears to be focused on development and implementation of coding activities, rather than basic research. The call aims to support "innovative and scalable coding activities," suggesting a need for projects that can be readily deployed and expanded.

Funding Amount: The total funding available is €10,000. It is not clear how this amount will be distributed across multiple projects.

Application Type: The application type is an open call, as indicated by "Interested organisations are invited to submit a project proposal". The deadline model is single-stage.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money, as the call provides "financial support" to selected applicants.

Application Stages: The application process appears to be single-stage, with a single deadline for submitting project proposals.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for proposals for "Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects in Ireland," part of the EU Code Week initiative and the European Commission’s “Reinforcing the digital skills of young people, especially girls” initiative. Although published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, the call is NOT an EU action and is launched and funded solely by TERAWE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (TERAWE). The call aims to support local initiatives in Ireland that encourage the discovery of programming and digital technologies, with a focus on enabling innovative and scalable coding activities. Interested organizations are invited to submit project proposals through the EU Code Week Grant Application 2025/26. A selection committee will evaluate proposals based on presentation, design congruity, education in coding and computational thinking, quality, and impact. Priority will be given to projects involving upper secondary schools and engagement of ‘leading teachers’. The total funding available is €10,000. The opening date for submissions is 30 September 2025, and the deadline is 30 November 2025, at 17:00 (Brussels time). The expected duration of participation is until 15 April 2026. The call encourages community involvement, collaboration among stakeholders, and projects that bridge the gender gap and promote diversity in STEM education.