EU Funding & Tenders Portal: your gateway to EU grants and contracts

Whether you are looking for EU funding for a project or want to sell services to the EU institutions, the starting point is the same: the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. It is the single entry point for applicants, contractors and experts in funding programmes and procurement procedures managed by the European Commission.

Two kinds of opportunities

Programmes you will find

The portal brings together calls from many EU programmes, for example:

Each call has its own topic page with eligibility conditions, budget, deadlines and the documents needed to apply.

Getting started

1. 1
   Create an EU Login accountA personal account that gives access to the portal’s secure services.
2. 2
   Register your organisationRegistration gives your organisation a Participant Identification Code (PIC), which you use in every application and tender.
3. 3
   Search and follow opportunitiesFilter calls by programme, status, deadline or keyword, and save searches to receive alerts.
4. 4
   Prepare and submit electronicallyProposals and tenders are submitted online through the portal’s electronic submission system, before a strict deadline.
5. 5
   Manage your project or contractAfter selection, grant agreements, reporting and communication with the EU services are handled in the same portal.

Tips for tenders

• Read the tender specifications carefully. Exclusion, selection and award criteria decide who can bid and how offers are scored.
• Expect framework contracts. Many tenders lead to multi-year framework contracts, often divided into lots, with specific assignments ordered later.
• Check references and turnover. Tenders often ask for proven experience with similar clients and a minimum turnover. Smaller firms can join forces in a joint tender or work as subcontractors.
• Use the right language. Most EU tenders are run in English, and documents must follow the required formats.
• Ask questions in time. Clarification requests can be sent through the portal until a set date before the deadline.

Experts wanted

The portal also lets individuals register as independent experts, for example to evaluate grant proposals or monitor projects. Registered experts can be selected by the Commission and its agencies for paid assignments.