The European Commission has published the call for European cooperation projects for 2026 under the Creative Europe programme, the EU’s flagship programme for the cultural and creative sectors. With a budget of EUR 60 million, the call for proposals will support around 150 projects carrying out a wide range of cultural and creative activities, notably promoting cross‑border cooperation, capacity‑building, artistic talent and innovative practices. These projects will involve artists and organisations from all sectors covered by the cultural strand of the Creative Europe programme, including theatre, dance, music, heritage, architecture, literature, design and fashion.
Applicants from countries participating in the Creative Europe programme have until 5 May 2026 to submit their proposals.
More information on application procedures and eligibility criteria can be found here.
Begins
05/03/2026