Deadline: 07-May-2026
The European Commission is accepting applications under the EUAF-2026-TRAI call to support specialised training activities, conferences, staff exchanges, and studies that strengthen the fight against fraud, corruption, and illegal activities affecting the EU’s financial interests. The call has a total budget of EUR 1,000,000, with grants from EUR 100,000 for projects lasting 12 to 24 months.
Overview
The EUAF-2026-TRAI call supports projects that improve skills, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing among authorities and organisations involved in protecting the EU’s financial interests.
It focuses on training and collaborative learning activities that strengthen the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraud and corruption.
Funding Information
- Total Call Budget: EUR 1,000,000
- Minimum Grant Amount: EUR 100,000
- Maximum Grant Request: Up to 15% of the total call budget
- Project Duration: 12 to 24 months
- Extension: Possible if justified
What the Grant Supports
The call funds:
- Specialised training activities
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Webinars
- E-learning
- Staff exchanges
- Studies
Priority Areas
Projects may focus on:
- Preventing and combating fraud, corruption, and illegal activities
- Strengthening transnational and multidisciplinary cooperation
- Exchanging knowledge and best practices
- Building networks among authorities, practitioners, and academics
- Raising awareness among the judiciary and legal professions
- Supporting digitalisation of administrative reporting
- Strengthening cooperation with OLAF, EPPO, customs, and law enforcement bodies
- Improving understanding of OLAF’s investigative framework
- Enhancing risk analysis and anti-fraud training in:
- Customs
- Judicial authorities
- Law enforcement
- Addressing:
- Revenue fraud
- E-commerce-related fraud
- Counterfeits
- Tobacco smuggling
- Environmental and health-related fraud
- Illegal waste shipments
- Illicit wildlife trade
- Illegal chemical products
- Substandard food
- Double funding risks in EU grants
- Fraud affecting climate, environment, and food safety funds
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- National or regional public authorities
- International organisations protecting EU financial interests
- Research institutions
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit entities contributing to EUAF objectives
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be established and operating for at least one year
- Be based in:
- EU Member States
- Listed EEA countries
- Countries associated with the EUAF Programme
- Countries in negotiations for association agreements effective before grant signature
FAQs
What is the total budget?
The total budget is EUR 1,000,000.
What is the minimum grant amount?
The minimum grant amount is EUR 100,000.
What activities are eligible?
Eligible activities include training, conferences, seminars, webinars, e-learning, staff exchanges, and studies.
How long can projects last?
Projects can run for 12 to 24 months, with extensions possible if justified.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include public authorities, international organisations, research bodies, educational institutions, and non-profit entities that support EUAF objectives.
Conclusion
The EUAF-2026-TRAI call is a valuable opportunity for organisations seeking to strengthen anti-fraud skills, cross-border cooperation, and institutional knowledge.
With grants starting at EUR 100,000, it is well suited for projects that deliver specialised training and collaborative learning to better protect the EU budget and financial interests.
For more information, visit European Commission.
