European Commission opens IMCAP 2027 grant call for common agricultural policy communication
On 22 October 2026 the European Commission opened the IMCAP 2027 call, co-funding projects that explain the common agricultural policy. Applications are due in January 2027.
The European Commission opened the IMCAP 2027 call on 22 October, offering EU co-funding to information projects about the common agricultural policy (CAP). The submission deadline is in January 2027. The programme aims to explain to citizens what role the CAP plays in their daily lives and to raise the visibility of EU support for agriculture.
What IMCAP is
IMCAP (Information Measures relating to the Common Agricultural Policy) is a Commission programme that co-funds CAP information projects. The EU covers 60% of eligible costs. Eligible activities include media communication and awareness campaigns, farm visits and public events, educational content, digital tools, videos, podcasts and mobile apps, as well as workshops, webinars, vlogs and blogs.
Every project must serve two objectives: increasing the visibility of EU support for agriculture, and informing farmers, rural communities and the general public.
Who can apply
Any public or private legal entity established in an EU Member State may apply. This includes public authorities, private organisations and associations, media outlets, publishing houses, communication agencies, and representatives of agricultural, communication or education stakeholders. Applicants from countries that had no selected projects in the previous call receive 5 additional points.
The Commission says strong proposals should show how they will inform target audiences, engage them creatively, deliver measurable communication impact and turn activities into tangible results.
Example from Portugal
As a success story, the Commission cites the Portuguese project "Com-Pacto". It reached younger people through school seminars, educational games and family-friendly biodiversity events, took part in local fairs, ran a university challenge about the CAP, and offered farmers workshops, webinars and TV episodes on sustainable practices. According to the Commission, the project resulted in higher visibility and stronger engagement.
