As part of the broader Code4Europe project, these grants aim to support impactful grassroots coding activities aligned with EU Code Week’s mission to promote coding, computational thinking, and digital skills.

The Grants for Grassroots programme will provide financial support to innovative coding projects across Europe. Through their network of National and Regional Hubs, in addition to one international grant for eligible countries without a hub, they’re launching a series of calls for proposals to identify and fund impactful initiatives that align with Code Week’s objectives.

These grants will help enable the development of innovative and scalable coding activities, support initiatives that integrate coding into educational contexts, encourage community involvement, and prioritize projects that bridge the gender gap in STEM education.

Funding Information

• Grants will typically range from €1,000 to €2,500, depending on the hub and the nature of the project.
• Projects awarded for grants will be selected through an open call for at least two months.

Eligible Projects

• All projects must be related to coding or digital skills and align with the EU Code Week objectives.
• Any project that fits the purpose of the grant support programme can be funded, but there are three main types of projects:
  • Develop and pilot an innovative approach/activity
  • Scale an existing approach/activity to new schools, school groups and/or district
  • Encourage community participation and recognition

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants may include individuals, schools, libraries, NGOs, private organizations, coding clubs, and associations specializing in coding and computational thinking.
• Applications from teachers from 7 regions and 81 provinces in Türkiye will be evaluated and interviews will be held with suitable projects.

Selection Criteria

• Presentation: The project is evaluated on its clarity, comprehensiveness, and ability to effectively engage target participants in its activities.
• Design Compatibility: The project's objectives, feasibility, and internal consistency are assessed to ensure it is aligned with its goals and consistent with the regional context.
• Digital Education, Coding and Computational Thinking: The focus is on the centrality of digital, coding and computational thinking in activities and the appropriate and diverse use of tools and programming languages.
• Quality of Proposal: The proposal is evaluated on the basis of its educational relevance, promotion of local and wider synergies, and provision of materials that enable replication and adaptation.

For more information, visit EU Code Week.