Fostering European Media Talents and Skills

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The Fostering European Media Talents and Skills program, part of the Creative Europe Programme, aims to strengthen the European audiovisual sector by enhancing the skills and capacities of its professionals. This initiative supports adaptation to new creative processes, business models, and digital innovation to maximize opportunities across the value chain, fostering a more sustainable and inclusive industry.

Who is Funded

The Fostering European Media Talents and Skills program targets professionals within the European audiovisual sector, aiming to enhance their capabilities in adapting to industry evolution, digital advancements, and sustainable practices. The initiative supports a wide array of organizations and individuals across Europe and selected non-EU countries, focusing on improving transnational operations and fostering knowledge transfer.

What is Funded

This program funds initiatives that enhance the skills and capacities of audiovisual professionals to thrive in a digitally evolving and sustainability-focused media landscape. Activities are designed to reinforce creative and commercial potential, with a strong emphasis on practical, innovative learning methods and crucial industry themes.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Fostering European Media Talents and Skills program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a substantial total budget allocated to foster talent and skill development in the European audiovisual sector.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and operational conditions, ensuring proposals are properly submitted, evaluated, and managed in line with the program's objectives and European guidelines.

Application Procedure

The application process involves preparing and submitting proposals through a defined online flow, followed by a structured evaluation leading to grant agreement signatures for successful projects.

The program operates under the robust framework of the Creative Europe Programme, a key initiative supporting Europe's cultural and creative sectors.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,366,966.00 EUR

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,366,966.00 EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

04.05.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union Member States and specific non-EU countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme, including Albania and Tunisia. Partners listed include entities from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Spain.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Creative Industries, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Audiovisual sector professionals, young talent, young start-ups.

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Additional Partners:

Lee Hecht Harrison, S.L. (Spain), Thomas More University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), Centar za kulturne djelatnosti (Croatia), Latvijas Mediji (Latvia), JOIST (Greece), OTVORENA MEDIJSKA GRUPACIJA UDRUGA (Croatia), SYNYO GmbH (Austria).

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