Deadline: 07-May-2026
The European Commission is inviting applications under EUAF-2026-TRAI to support conferences, workshops, seminars, staff exchanges, and studies that strengthen efforts to combat fraud, corruption, and illegal activities affecting the EU’s financial interests. The call has a total budget of EUR 1,000,000, with grants starting from EUR 100,000 for projects lasting 12 to 24 months.
Overview
The EUAF-2026-TRAI call supports activities that strengthen cooperation, knowledge exchange, and institutional capacity in protecting the EU’s financial interests.
It is designed to fund training and collaboration activities that improve the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraud, corruption, and related illegal activities.
Funding Information
- Call Budget: EUR 1,000,000
- Minimum Grant Amount: EUR 100,000
- Maximum Request: Up to 15% of the total call budget
- Project Duration: 12 to 24 months
- Extension: Possible if properly justified
What the Grant Supports
Funding is available for:
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Webinars
- E-learning activities
- Staff exchanges
- Studies
Priority Areas
Supported projects may focus on:
- Preventing and combating fraud, corruption, and illegal activities
- Strengthening transnational and multidisciplinary cooperation
- Building networks among national authorities, practitioners, and academics
- Raising awareness among the judiciary and legal professions
- Supporting training and capacity-building
- Improving digitalisation of administrative reporting
- Strengthening cooperation with OLAF, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), customs, and law enforcement bodies
- Enhancing fraud prevention in areas such as:
- Customs and revenue fraud
- E-commerce risks
- Counterfeits and 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 environment, climate, and food safety funds
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include legal entities such as:
- National or regional public authorities
- International organisations responsible for protecting EU financial interests
- Research institutions
- Educational institutions
- Non-profit entities supporting 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 ongoing negotiations for association agreements that enter into force before grant signature
Why This Grant Matters
This call is important because it supports practical cooperation and institutional learning across borders.
It helps strengthen anti-fraud systems through:
- Better coordination between authorities
- Improved investigative knowledge
- Stronger customs and law enforcement collaboration
- More effective training and awareness-building
- Greater protection of EU funds and the single market
FAQs
What is the total budget for the call?
The total budget is EUR 1,000,000.
What is the minimum grant amount?
Applicants must request at least EUR 100,000.
What activities can be funded?
The call supports conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, e-learning, staff exchanges, and studies.
How long can projects run?
Projects can last between 12 and 24 months, with possible extensions if justified.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants include public authorities, international organisations, research institutions, educational bodies, and non-profit entities that support EUAF objectives.
Conclusion
The EUAF-2026-TRAI call is a strong opportunity for organisations working on anti-fraud cooperation, training, and institutional capacity-building across Europe.
With funding starting at EUR 100,000, it is best suited for projects that can strengthen cross-border collaboration, legal and investigative knowledge, and coordinated protection of the EU’s financial interests.
For more information, visit European Commission.
