PRISMA Framework for Digital Democracy and Citizenship (2026)
05-01-2026
We’re starting 2026 with exciting news: GEYC has officially launched its multi-annual Operating Grant under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, funded by the European Commission. This funding supports our work at PRISMA European Network as a European civil society organization, helping us scale up our efforts in the field of digital democracy, civic engagement, and youth participation.
This grant is part of a broader strategy - the PRISMA Framework for Digital Democracy and Citizenship - designed and coordinated by GEYC. It’s a 3-year initiative (2026–2028), which brings together partner organizations from several EU Member States to empower young people and communities to become active, informed, and resilient in the digital age.
What is the PRISMA Framework about?
PRISMA is all about strengthening democratic values and digital citizenship across Europe. Through a mix of national and European-level activities, we’ll tackle issues like:
- low youth participation in democratic life
- digital exclusion and disinformation
- online hate and cyber violence
- the need for better education on digital rights and responsibilities
And we’re not doing it alone! Together with our partners, we’re building a vibrant ecosystem of organizations, practitioners, young people, and institutions committed to meaningful civic engagement and digital innovation.
What to expect in 2026
This year marks the first year of implementation, and here are a few highlights to watch for:
National Digital Democracy Labs
Workshops and hackathons in each country, co-designed with local communities
European Digital Citizenship Week
A campaign across around the International Day of Democracy (15 September)
EDYS - European Digital Youth Summit
Bringing together experts and practitioners to exchange good practices
Community of Volunteers
A growing network of youth ambassadors and change-makers across Europe
We’ll also continue to support our wider PRISMA Network and publish resources to help other organizations and educators explore and implement digital democracy initiatives.
Why this matters
In a time when democratic values are being tested, and digital spaces are becoming battlegrounds for misinformation, it’s more important than ever to equip young people and communities with the tools to participate, think critically, and make their voices heard.
This operating grant gives us the stability, resources, and collaborative power to do just that - not just through isolated projects, but through long-term, coordinated action at European level.
Deliverables & Opportunities
Call for proposals
Financial support for third parties (FSTP) implementing activities at the local level.
View Details →Methodology
Nonformal methodology supporting the Democracy Labs and the EDCEWeek 2026.
View Details →Democracy Labs
DCE activities will take place in 8 European countries: AT,ES,GR,HU,LT,NL,RO,SK.
Coming Soon →PRISMA Ambassadors
The call for volunteers will involve youth in running digital citizenship education activities.
Coming Soon →EDCEWeek 2026
The European Week of Digital Citizenship Education will take place on 14-20 September 2026.
Coming Soon →EDYS 2026
European Digital Youth Summit, 8th edition will take place in Bucharest, Romania.
Coming Soon →
This publication has been created in the context of a learning mobility as part of the project PrismaEU OG 2026/101235778. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.