THE CIVIC INNOVATION FUND 2026

Across Europe, financial and economic literacy is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of civic education and democracy promotion. In times of rising living costs, increasing inequality, digitalisation of finance, and growing distrust in institutions, the ability to understand economic systems, manage personal finances, and make informed financial decisions is essential for active citizenship, social cohesion, and democratic resilience.

Financial and economic literacy goes far beyond budgeting or saving. It has proven to empower people – especially young people and vulnerable groups – to understand how economic policies affect their daily lives, how financial systems work, and how they can participate more confidently in society. Well-designed educational initiatives in this field can strengthen autonomy, reduce exclusion, and foster critical thinking about economic choices at both individual and societal levels.

To support innovative approaches and projects in this area, THE CIVICS Innovation Hub is launching the Civic Innovation Fund (CIF) 2026 Call on Financial and Economic Literacy.

If you are developing or planning a project that connects civic education and strengthening democratic societies with financial and economic literacy, but lack the resources to pilot or scale it, this call offers you the opportunity to turn your idea into reality.

Selected projects will receive €10,000 to support the piloting of new approaches, incubation of innovative educational formats, and the scaling up successful practices for implementation until December 2026.

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