PNRR School Call DM 219-2025: €100 million to set up training hubs for the digital transition on the use of artificial intelligence in schools

PNRR Call: Artificial Intelligence in Schools

This notice falls under the Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR – National Recovery and Resilience Plan), Mission 4 – Education and Research, Component 1, Investment 2.1, and is aimed at setting up local training hubs for the digital transition.

The initiative is funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU and implemented in line with Decree no. 219 of 11 November 2025 of the Minister of Education and Merit.

Purpose of the notice

The aim is to promote training for school staff on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, through:

• training pathways and in-depth workshops;
• practical labs using AI devices and applications;
• activities that may also involve students.

Funding allocation

The call provides:

• €100,000,000 in total;
• at least 40% of resources earmarked for the regions of Southern Italy (Mezzogiorno).

Eligible applicants

The following may apply:

• state schools;
• schools in the Valle d’Aosta Region;
• schools in the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano;
• managing bodies of non-commercial first- and second-cycle scuole paritarie;
• schools in the regions specified in the notice.

Each school may put forward only one project.

Project features

Each project must include a training programme on artificial intelligence in education covering:

• training pathways for school staff (teachers, ATA staff, heads);
• in-depth study of the potential, risks and regulation of AI;
• practical labs using AI tools in the classroom;
• at least one train-the-trainer pathway;
• consistency with the European DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks.

Each project must ensure the participation of at least 50 school staff members.

Funding available

Each project may receive up to:

• €50,000.

Funding arrangements

Funding is paid as follows:

• advance payment of 50%;
• interim payment up to 90%;
• final balance of 10% on completion of the project.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the platform:

Futura PNRR – Gestione Progetti

• completing the online form;
• digital signature of the School Head;
• online submission of the application.

Selection criteria

Project proposals are funded:

• on a first-come, first-served;
• basis, in chronological order of submission;
• within the limits of the available resources;
• with 40% of resources reserved for Southern Italy (Mezzogiorno).

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by:

• 17 April 2025, 15:00.

Source: Ministry of Education and Merit – PNRR public notice, Investment 2.1