EU Funding and Tenders Portal
Official European Commission portal for finding and applying to all EU funding programmes including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, LIFE, Creative Europe, and other programmes.
Overview
The EU Funding and Tenders Portal (ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders) is the European Commission's single entry point for all EU-managed funding programmes and procurement tenders. It aggregates calls from dozens of EU programmes including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, LIFE, Creative Europe, Erasmus+, COSME, CEF, InvestEU, and many others. The portal provides a unified submission system, a common Participant Register for organisational identity verification, and a repository of all historical EU award data. It is the mandatory platform for submitting applications to most European Commission-managed programmes.
What You Can Find Here
- Search interface for all open EU grant calls, tenders, and prize competitions across all EC programmes
- Funding guides and information about each EU programme including eligibility, budget, and objectives
- EU Participant Register where organisations register to obtain a PIC (Participant Identification Code)
- Online submission system for preparing and submitting grant proposals to Horizon Europe and other programmes
- Award data and beneficiary search - explore all past EU grant awards by programme, country, or organisation
- Expert database for EU evaluators and access to become a registered EU expert
- Contract management for ongoing EU grants - reporting, amendments, and payment requests
Who Should Use This
- Any organisation applying for EU grants - registration on the portal and a PIC number are mandatory first steps
- Researchers and project coordinators building Horizon Europe or other collaborative proposals
- Businesses applying for EIC Accelerator, Eurostars, or COSME grants
- Cultural and creative organisations applying for Creative Europe grants
- Environmental organisations applying for LIFE programme calls
- Procurement officers seeking EU institutional service and supply contracts
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Visit ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders and create a free EU Login account (formerly ECAS)
- Step 2: Register your organisation in the Participant Register to obtain a PIC number - required for all grant applications
- Step 3: Search for open calls using the search bar or filters by programme, deadline, topic, or funding type
- Step 4: Click on any call to read the full text and download the model grant agreement and call documentation
- Step 5: Use the 'Apply' button within the portal to begin your application in the online submission system
- Step 6: After submission, track your proposal status, manage reports, and process payment requests in the grant management module
Things to Check Before Applying
- PIC registration is mandatory before submitting any application - do it early as validation may take a few days
- EU Login (single sign-on) is required - create one account and use it for all EC portals
- Not all EU funding is on this portal - structural funds (ERDF, ESF) managed by national authorities have separate national portals
- Each programme has different eligibility rules - being registered on the portal does not guarantee eligibility for a specific call
- The portal uses a standard grant agreement template but individual programmes have specific annexes and special conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PIC number and why do I need one?
PIC (Participant Identification Code) is a unique 9-digit number issued by the EU Participant Register to each validated organisation. All EU grant applicants must have a PIC to submit proposals. Registration is free.
Is the EU Funding Portal only for EU organisations?
No. Organisations from non-EU associated countries and some third countries can register and apply depending on the programme rules. The portal itself is open to any organisation globally.
Where are EU structural funds (ERDF, ESF) listed?
EU structural funds managed by national and regional authorities are NOT on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. They are managed through national management authority portals in each country.
Can I use the portal to find EU procurement opportunities?
Yes. The Tenders section lists all EU institutional procurement opportunities. The TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) database covers EU public procurement above EU thresholds.
How do I update my organisation's PIC registration?
Log in to the Participant Register with EU Login, select your organisation, and update the relevant details. Significant changes (legal form, address, bank account) require document upload for re-validation.
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