🖥️ What Is the Meet and Code Grant Program?
The Meet and Code Grant Program helps non-profits run fun and free events about coding and technology for kids and young people.
This Meet and Code Grant Program is organized by TechSoup Europe with help from partners like Amazon Future Engineer and Colt. They provide money and support to bring coding and tech learning to more children across Europe.
Amazon helps by giving money and tech knowledge. Colt also gives support and gets their workers involved. TechSoup Europe makes sure everything runs smoothly and picks the events to fund in each country.
The Meet and Code Grant Program was started by Haus des Stiftens, SAP, and TechSoup Europe.
💶 Grant Amount
If your event is approved, the Meet and Code Grant Program will give you 500 euros to help start your event.
Note: TechSoup may give more or less money in special cases.
📅 Event Duration
Your Meet and Code event must happen between July 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025.
✅ Who Can Apply for the Meet and Code Grant?
Only charitable non-profit organizations from these countries can apply for the Meet and Code Grant Program:
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Austria
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France
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Germany
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Italy
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Poland
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Romania
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Spain
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United Kingdom
- Nigeria
Your event must be free and welcome children and young people from underserved or underrepresented groups.
🎯 What Should the Events Include?
To get the Meet and Code Grant, your event must:
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Teach digital skills like coding, robotics, AI, or IoT.
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Be for kids and young people aged 8 to 24 years old.
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Include at least 20 children or youths.
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Last at least 240 minutes total (in one day or across several days).
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Be free of charge for everyone.
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Focus on helping young people from underserved and underrepresented groups.
The Meet and Code Grant Program wants to make sure every young person can learn coding and digital skills, no matter their background.
🚫 What Kind of Events Are NOT Allowed?
You cannot get a Meet and Code Grant if your event:
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Is not in one of the approved countries
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Is political or religious
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Helps only one person
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Is not about coding or digital skills
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Meet and Code Grant Program?
The Meet and Code Grant Program helps non-profit groups run free events to teach kids and youth about coding and digital skills.
2. Who can apply for the Meet and Code Grant?
Only charitable non-profit organizations from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, or the UK can apply.
3. How much money will I get?
Each event approved by the Meet and Code Grant Program gets 500 euros to help run the event.
4. What age group is the event for?
Your event must be for children and youth aged 8 to 24.
5. Is the event free for participants?
Yes, all events in the Meet and Code Grant Program must be 100% free for kids and youth.
6. How long should the event be?
Your Meet and Code event must last at least 240 minutes total. You can run it in one day or split it over a few days, but the same group must attend all sessions.
📢 Conclusion
The Meet and Code Grant Program 2025 is a great way to help children and young people learn coding and digital skills. If you run a non-profit organization and want to create a fun tech event, this is your chance.
You can get 500 euros to run your event. Just make sure your idea teaches coding or tech, is free, and helps kids from all backgrounds.
👉 Visit the Meet and Code website to apply and learn more!