Round 2: Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects as part of EU Code Week
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated bit.ly link replaced with the codeweek.eu page; description translated into Ukrainian
Summary
Up to EUR 9,918 for coding, digital skills and STEM education activities as part of EU Code Week. NGOs, schools, libraries and coding clubs from participating countries, including Ukraine, can apply. Deadline 16 October 2026, 23:59 CET.
About the call
The Code4Europe consortium has opened the second round of international grants for grassroots initiatives supporting EU Code Week in local communities. The round has a total pot of EUR 19,836, with up to EUR 9,918 per proposal. It funds activities on coding, computational thinking, digital skills and STEM education, with priority for projects involving girls and women.
Activities must take place between 29 October and 1 December 2026. Funds may cover activity delivery and materials, plus external expertise capped at 20% of the budget. Personnel costs are not eligible. Organisations that already received Code Week grants cannot exceed EUR 10,000 in total across both rounds.
Proposals are scored on clarity and completeness, fit with Code Week priorities, quality of methodology and stakeholder collaboration, and impact - participant diversity, involvement of girls and STEM focus.
Who can apply
- NGOs and private non-profit organisations
- Schools and other educational institutions
- Libraries and similar entities
- Coding clubs and associations
- Organisations from participating countries, including Ukraine
Who cannot apply
- Organisations that already received EUR 10,000 in Code Week grants
- Applicants from countries outside the eligible list
What the funds are for
- Coding and computational thinking activities
- Digital skills and STEM education
- Activity materials
- External expertise - up to 20% of the budget
What is not funded
- Personnel and staff costs
- Activities outside 29 October - 1 December 2026
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the conditions on the EU Code Week blog
- 2Complete the online form in English
- 3Upload the plan, budget and declaration to the designated folder
- 4Submit by 23:59 CET on 16 October 2026
Questions and answers
- Can a Code Week grant pay for staff?
- No, personnel costs are not eligible. Funds may cover activity delivery and materials, plus external expertise capped at 20% of the budget.
- Can organisations that already received Code Week grants apply?
- Yes, but they cannot exceed EUR 10,000 in total across both rounds. Activities must take place between 29 October and 1 December 2026.
Change history
- Updated: bit.ly link replaced with the codeweek.eu page; description translated into Ukrainian
- Updated: Added cost rules (no personnel costs, experts up to 20%), scoring criteria and lists; charities added to eligible applicant types.
Donor contacts
Email: gunalp@jaeurope.org
