CIF Call 2025: Advancing Media and Digital Literacy

Are you part of a young NGO focused on civic education and looking for financial support to bring your project to life? The Civic Innovation Fund (CIF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 cycle, offering between 11,000 and 12,000 € to selected projects aimed at advancing media and digital literacy.

About the Civic Innovation Fund (CIF)

CIF offers an exciting opportunity for projects in civic education that aim to strengthen democratic competencies and promote participation, cohesion, and resilience in society. The fund focuses on projects that incorporate innovative approaches to media and digital literacy. If your initiative involves a workshop, cultural intervention, exhibition, scientific study, app development, augmented reality storyboard, or other creative ideas, this funding could be the support you need to take it to the next level.

Eligibility Criteria

• Focus Area: Your project must fall under the categories of media and digital literacy and contribute to civic education. This includes activities that foster democratic participation, social cohesion, and resilience through media and digital tools.
• Transnational Partnership: Projects must be carried out in collaboration with at least one partner from Europe (including wider Europe). The main implementing organization must be based in a European country, but partnerships can include a range of sectors, such as education, media, technology, or civic organizations. One of the partners should be involved in formal or non-formal/informal civic education.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: Projects must embrace the principles of diversity, interdisciplinarity, and inclusiveness, ensuring that the project is accessible to all and promotes equal participation.

Funding and Timeline

Each selected project will receive between 11,000 and 12,000 € to support piloting, incubation, and scaling efforts over a 12-month period. The deadline for applications is April 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm CET.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official CIF website for more information about the application process, guidelines, and detailed eligibility requirements. If you are passionate about advancing media and digital literacy and have a project that can make a difference in democratic education, this funding opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Additionally, if you’re interested in connecting with other civic educators, you can join the civic educators’ map. This platform provides a space for networking and sharing ideas, further strengthening the global civic education community.

Conclusion

The Civic Innovation Fund offers a vital resource for young NGOs and civic educators who are looking to make a lasting impact in media and digital literacy. If your project aligns with the fund’s goals, don’t miss the chance to apply for funding that could help bring your vision to life. The deadline is fast approaching—submit your application before April 7, 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit the official CIF page.