This article will walk you through:
- What costs are covered by the grant
- What rules your event must follow
- How to apply and get started
Eligible expenses: What the grant covers
Your Meet and Code funding can be used
only for the registered event and for charitable purposes. Here are examples of what you can spend it on:
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Trainers or facilitators leading your workshop or session
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Licenses for online teaching tools or costs of maintaining online platforms
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Learning materials for participants (including preparation and shipping, e.g. workbooks, computer equipment)
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Communication and outreach costs to reach your participants (flyers, posters, online ads, social media promotion)
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External professional support, e.g. technical experts or organizational help
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Venue rental, if needed for technical reasons to run your event
👉 Keep in mind: the TechSoup Foundation or its partners in the TechSoup Europe network have the final say in awarding the grant once eligibility criteria are met.
Eligibility criteria: Who can apply?
Organizations interested in applying for a Meet and Code grant must first register with Meet and Code and undergo validation of their status as a charitable non-profit organization. This process is performed by the TechSoup Europe network partner in the applicant organization's country.
Authorized representatives of the organization are required to provide details of their organization with a comprehensive description of their event idea and valid contact information. More than one event idea can be submitted as long as the projects are significantly different from one another.
Event requirements
Your planned event should meet these basic conditions:
📅 Take place
between 1 July and 31 October 2025
👩🎓 Be aimed at
children and young people aged 8–24
🎟️ Be
free of charge for participants
👥 Involve at least
20 participants
⏱️ Last for a
minimum of 240 minutes per participant (this can be spread out across multiple sessions, but the same group must participate throughout)
The events should address and include children and youth from underserved and underrepresented groups and must be free of charge for participants.
Why apply?
Meet and Code is not just about funding. It’s about creating opportunities for young people to:
- Discover the joy of coding 🤖
- Explore new digital tools and creativity 💡
- Gain skills that prepare them for the future 🌍
- Connect with others in their community and across Europe
At the same time, your nonprofit gets the chance to:
- Try out innovative event ideas
- Gain visibility on the Meet and Code and EU Code Week websites
- Join a growing European network of digital educators and change-makers
How to apply
- Register your organization on the Meet and Code website.
- Complete the TechSoup validation process.
- Submit your event idea — be as creative, inspiring, and clear as possible.
- Wait for approval (usually within 4 weeks).
- If successful, you’ll receive €500 to run your event.
- After your event, complete the required pre- and post-event surveys.
Application deadline
📌 Applications are open until
30 September 2025.
Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your idea to life — apply today and inspire the next generation of digital creators!
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Learn more and apply here
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Pro tip: The best applications are specific and participant-focused. Show how your idea will inspire, include, and empower young people — and you’ll stand out!
