LIBER Cascading Grants – Call for Applications

Improving Open Access Practices in European Research Libraries – LIBER Cascading Grants 2026 Applications Now Open

Opening date: 19 January 2026
Deadline date: 20 February 2026 at 23:59 CET

LIBER is now inviting applications for Cascading Grants 2026. Supported by Knowledge Rights 21, the objective of the project is to gather and share best practices of the actions laid out in the LIBER Action Plan, which translates the findings of a European Commission report into practical guidance for research libraries on access and use of research outputs, research materials and research data.

Through the call, we seek case studies and reports of institutions and researchers implementing the 35 action points and the changes they are leading to at the institutional and national levels.

Funding seven LIBER libraries, the project aims to achieve tangible objectives and support libraries in developing and testing open science workflows, gather and share best practices through reports from its library-members, strengthen collaboration amongst the LIBER network and provide input to policy discussions on the Copyright and Open Science discourse.

Read the full call here

Application

To apply for the grant, the application form should be completed in full and sent to calls@libereurope.org by Friday, 20 February 2026 (23:59 CET).

Cascading Grants Information Session

An online information session about the LIBER Cascading Grants 2026 call will be held on Friday, 30 January at 13:00 CET. Register for the session to learn more about the application process and to ask your most pressing questions.

Additional questions

If you have any questions about LIBER Cascading Grants 2026 or if you would like further information, please send your inquiry to Project Coordinator Sophy Sepuru at sophysepuru@upatras.gr.