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CFPs: Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects under EU Code Week

Deadline: 07-Mar-2026

The Code4Europe Consortium, via Digitale Wolven, offers grants (€250–€1,000) to schools in Belgium and the Netherlands for grassroots coding initiatives supporting EU Code Week. Projects must promote digital skills, coding, and computational thinking for students up to 18, emphasize diversity and inclusion, and demonstrate clear educational impact, feasibility, and alignment with EU Code Week objectives.

Overview of the Program

  • Grants are offered by the Code4Europe Consortium through Digitale Wolven.

  • Supports grassroots coding initiatives aimed at developing digital skills among students up to 18 years old.

  • Aligns with EU Code Week’s mission to make coding accessible, engaging, and inclusive.

  • Focuses on hands-on educational activities that foster computational thinking, innovation, and community engagement in schools.

Objectives and Focus Areas

Grants target initiatives that:

  • Promote coding, computational thinking, and digital literacy.

  • Integrate digital skills into formal educational contexts.

  • Encourage innovative, scalable, and sustainable coding activities.

  • Foster community participation and collaborative learning.

  • Align with EU Code Week events and activities.

  • Prioritize diversity, inclusion, and gender balance in STEM education.

Grant Details

  • Funding range: €250–€1,000 per project.

  • Total budget for this round: €6,319.

  • Eligible expenses: project implementation costs such as materials (robots, coding kits, other learning resources).

  • Ineligible expenses: internal staffing costs.

  • Projects must allocate a significant portion of the budget toward hands-on materials.

Who Can Apply?

  • Eligible applicants: schools legally registered in Belgium or the Netherlands.

  • Partnerships with other organizations or individuals are allowed.

  • Projects must target students up to 18 years old within official education systems.

  • Activities must be implemented within the defined project timeframe.

Project Requirements

Applicants must ensure:

  • Registration on the official EU Code Week platform.

  • Submission of activity and financial reports after project completion.

  • A blog post documenting project outcomes.

  • A detailed final report evaluating implementation, impact, and learning outcomes.

Selection Criteria

Proposals are evaluated by a committee based on:

  • Project quality and clarity: well-defined objectives and structured approach.

  • Educational impact: relevance, engagement, and learning outcomes for students.

  • Effective use of funds: allocation toward materials and resources.

  • Feasibility: realistic implementation timeline and project delivery.

Why This Grant Matters

The grants support initiatives that:

  • Empower young learners with coding and computational thinking skills.

  • Make digital education more inclusive and accessible.

  • Encourage hands-on, innovative learning experiences.

  • Strengthen school-community engagement and collaboration in STEM.

How to Apply

Step-by-step process:

  1. Confirm school eligibility in Belgium or the Netherlands.

  2. Develop a project proposal aligned with EU Code Week goals.

  3. Ensure the project targets students up to 18 and emphasizes hands-on coding activities.

  4. Register the project on the EU Code Week platform.

  5. Submit the grant application by the official deadline.

  6. After approval, implement the project and submit required reports and documentation.

Tips for a Strong Application

  • Clearly define project objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.

  • Emphasize educational value and inclusivity.

  • Provide a detailed budget focused on materials and hands-on resources.

  • Demonstrate feasibility and scalability.

  • Highlight opportunities for community engagement and collaboration.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Requesting funds for internal staffing costs.

  • Submitting projects not registered on the EU Code Week platform.

  • Proposing activities for students outside the target age range.

  • Failing to plan reporting and outcome documentation.

  • Overlooking diversity and inclusion priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Who is eligible to apply? Schools legally registered in Belgium or the Netherlands; partnerships allowed.

  • What projects are funded? Hands-on coding initiatives for students up to 18 promoting digital skills and computational thinking.

  • How much funding is available per project? €250–€1,000, with a total round budget of €6,319.

  • Can internal staff salaries be funded? No. Only materials and implementation costs are eligible.

  • Must projects be registered with EU Code Week? Yes. Projects must be listed on the official EU Code Week platform.

  • What reporting is required? Activity reports, financial documentation, a blog post, and a final detailed report.

  • How are applications evaluated? Based on project quality, educational impact, clarity, use of funds, and feasibility.

Conclusion

The Code4Europe Small Grants enable schools in Belgium and the Netherlands to implement innovative, scalable coding initiatives that advance digital skills for young learners. By emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and inclusivity, these grants strengthen the reach and impact of EU Code Week across classrooms and communities.

For more information, visit Code4Europe Consortium.