Call for proposals to national data protection authorities on reaching out to stakeholders in data protection legislation
Funding for national data protection authorities to engage stakeholders in implementing and promoting data protection legislation. Targets public bodies responsible for data protection enforcement and awareness-raising.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-05-28
Open Date
2026-02-26
Overview
Funding for national data protection authorities to engage stakeholders in implementing and promoting data protection legislation. Targets public bodies responsible for data protection enforcement and awareness-raising.Who Can Apply
National data protection authorities or equivalent public bodies designated under EU data protection law (e.g., GDPR).Funding Details
Maximum grant amount: EUR 100,000 per project. Funding rate: Up to 90% of eligible costs. Total budget: EUR 1,000,000.What Is Funded
Activities to improve stakeholder engagement in data protection legislation, including:- Awareness campaigns and training for businesses, public sector, and civil society.
- Development of guidance materials, toolkits, or best practice resources.
- Multi-stakeholder dialogues, workshops, or conferences.
- Studies or surveys to assess compliance gaps or stakeholder needs.
Key Dates
- Open date: 2026-02-25
- Deadline: 2026-05-27T22:00:00Z
- Evaluation period: June–August 2026
- Notification to applicants: September 2026
- Grant agreement signature: September–November 2026
Application Process (High-Level)
Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal). Proposals must include a completed application form (Part B) and detailed budget table.Post-Award Obligations
- Reporting on project progress and financial expenditures.
- Dissemination of results to relevant stakeholders.
- Compliance with EU financial and operational rules, including audits if required.