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Open period listed as Jan 20 – May 19, 2026. Actual submission via EC Funding & Tenders Portal; full call at DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-MCP-09-INNOV-ADMIN.
"MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations is sponsored by European Commission (Digital Europe Programme). This call supports collaborative projects between EU Member States to develop, test, and scale interoperable digital solutions for cross-border public services.
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MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations The grant supports the development and testing of elements required for cross-border digital public services, paving the way for seamless digital public administration across the EU.
It encourages Member States to collaborate, align needs, and develop interoperability assets, thereby leveraging collective resources and expertise for impactful outcomes not achievable by individual entities.
The action underpins the Interoperable Europe Act and Digital Decade objectives, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, scaling up innovative solutions, and ensuring full online access to public services and secure eID solutions by 2030. The MCP further promotes safe AI adoption and data-driven administration by supporting solutions for data exchange and interoperability in line with European values.
Agency DIGITAL (EU) Region EU Country N/A Legal form Government organization, Other Start date 20 Jan 2026 End date 19 May 2026 Budget 6,000,000 EUR (2026, DIGITAL-SIMPLE DIGITAL Simple Grants) Grant application conditions Admissibility Conditions Proposal page limit and layout as described in section 5 of the call document and Part B of the Application Form. Eligible Countries Described in section 6 of the call document.
Other Eligibility Conditions Described in section 6 of the call document. Financial and Operational Capacity Applicants must comply with requirements set out in section 7 of the call document. Evaluation and Award Process Submission, evaluation criteria, scoring, and award thresholds are detailed in sections 8 and 9 of the call document.
Indicative Timeline For evaluation and grant agreement, see section 4 of the call document. Legal and Financial Set-up Described in section 10 of the call document. Documentation https://ec.
europa. eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/DIGITAL-2026-BESTUSE-MCP-09-INNOV-ADMIN Eligible expenses Not explicitly stated. Refer to the call document for eligible expense details.
Evaluation criteria Award criteria, scoring and thresholds are detailed in section 9 of the call document. Business exclusions Not explicitly stated. Refer to the call document for business exclusions and ineligible activities.
Application process Applications are submitted via the EC Funding & Tenders Portal Submission System using the standard application form specific to this call. Application requirements Completed application form as available in the EC Submission System. Compliance with layout and page limits as per guidelines.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: EU Member States and eligible countries; government organizations and other legal forms per section 6 of the call document. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €6,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 19, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations is funded by European Commission (Digital Europe Programme). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
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