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The primary goal of this grant is to support innovative, cross-border media literacy projects that address the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving digital media landscape in Europe. The initiative aims to foster collaborations that transcend national, cultural, and linguistic boundaries, enabling the development and implementation of best practices in media literacy. Projects are expected to provide citizens with the tools and skills necessary to critically engage with media, recognize and respond to disinformation and manipulation, and adapt to new media formats and consumption patterns. The grant also emphasizes the importance of media literacy in promoting citizen inclusiveness, civic engagement, and societal resilience, particularly in safeguarding democratic processes from interference.

Eligibility for this grant is focused on collaborative projects that have clearly defined objectives and involve cross-border partnerships. Projects should target various population segments, including groups with limited media literacy skills or access. Eligible initiatives are those that propose innovative approaches—whether through new ideas, methods, tools, or implementation strategies—designed to advance media literacy across different regions of Europe. Both online and offline activities are considered, provided they contribute to the overarching goals of the program.

The expected impact of the grant includes the creation or expansion of cross-border collaborations, the development and deployment of tailored media literacy tools and initiatives, and enhanced support for media literacy professionals. By scaling up best practices and fostering innovation, the grant seeks to strengthen the capacity of European citizens to navigate the digital media environment, ultimately contributing to a more informed, engaged, and resilient society.