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CREATIVE EUROPE – Networks of European Cinemas – 2026

CREA - Creative Europe aims at preserving, developing, and promoting European cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage and to increase the competitiveness and economic potential of the cultural and creative sectors, in particular the audiovisual sector.

2026-07-09
17 467 470 euros
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Call synthesis

Call reference CREA-MEDIA-2026-CINNET
Programme CREATIVE EUROPE
Institution European Commission
Sectors Culture, Media & Communication Education & Training Social Economy Technology & Digital
Beneficiaries Association & NGO Media & cultural organisation Professional organisation & network Smes & Start-Ups (< 249 Employees) Training organisation & school

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Call reference

CREA-MEDIA-2026-CINNET



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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

  • To enhance the circulation, promotion, online and theatrical distribution of European audiovisual works, within the Union and internationally in the new digital environment; including through innovative business models
  • To promote European audiovisual works, heritage works, and support the engagement and development of audiences of all ages, in particular young audiences, across Europe and beyond

Eligibility

  • Be legal entities (public or private bodies)
  • Be established in one of the eligible countries:
    • Creative Europe Participating Countries :
      • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories)
      • Non-EU countries :
  • Only applications by single applicants are allowed (single beneficiaries).

Additional information

  • Initial duration of the action: 21 months

Extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment.

  • Contact: EACEA-MEDIA-AUDIENCE@ec.europa.eu

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Financement
  • Total budget of the call: 17 467 470 euros
  • Amount of the grant: no limit
  • Funding rate: up to 95% of the total eligible costs