Overview
In December 2025, the European Commission launched a call for proposals to support projects that connect different generations around the theme of media literacy in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Cyprus.
Four projects have been selected to help increase media literacy and build intergenerational trust in rural communities and small towns, bringing together different generations in trusted local spaces such as libraries, cultural centres and community gardens.
Selected projects
Funded with €50,000 each over eight months, the four initiatives will promote dialogue, skills development and democratic resilience at a time of rapid social change. The grant agreements have been signed and the projects are already being implemented.
- Bulgaria
Foundation Together will organise skills exchanges and civic discussions in the local Chitalishte in Parvenets, helping to prepare the ground for a community media platform.
- Romania
CEPEC.ONG will connect people across the rural communes of Bran, Moieciu, Cheia and Peștera through intergenerational workshops, a community garden and forum theatre.
- Greece
Ionian University will lead participants on the island of Kefalonia in creating a shadow play on media literacy themes, drawing on and contributing to local tradition.
- Cyprus
CARDET will produce an intergenerational radio play in Paralimni exploring media literacy themes, with extracts later turned into a QR-accessible sound trail in the local library.
Background
Applications for this call opened on 12 December 2025 and closed on 6 February 2026.
Selected projects must be delivered in rural areas and small to medium-sized towns with a population of 50,000 or less.
Each project must actively involve at least two of the three primary demographic groups (children and young people under the age of 25, adults (25-64), and older people (65 and above)) in meaningful joint activities on the theme of media literacy in a trusted local space.
Trusted local spaces are settings within a community where community members feel safe and respected and are comfortable meeting, engaging with each other, and discussing different topics. They may be publicly accessible (e.g. library or community centre), or semi-public (e.g. care home, school) provided that the trusted local space can facilitate the building of trust and social connection among its participants.
For more details on eligibility and other requirements for this closed call, please see the documents below.