For the period 2021–2027, the European Union offers funding for the cultural, creative, and audiovisual sectors also through other EU programmes.
CulturEU Funding Guide
The interactive guide is a tool developed by the European Commission with the aim of facilitating access to funding opportunities for the cultural and creative sectors through the various European Union programmes available in the 2021–2027 periods.
The Guide effectively directs stakeholders to potential funding opportunities through a concise and clear set of questions related to the activity, the type of organisation, and the type of support sought. Upon completion of these steps, the tool narrows down the results and display relevant funding sources and open calls in line with the provided responses. The results also include information on the available budget, the application process, and specific links to the programmes or calls.
The digital publication CulturEU Funding Guide, which provides information on how to use this tool as well as on complementary EU programmes that finance projects in the cultural and creative sectors, can be downloaded here.
Examples of good practices of projects in the cultural and creative sectors supported by other EU programmes can be found here.
New European Bauhaus
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a policy and funding initiative of the European Union aiming to make the green transition in built environments more pleasant, attractive, and comfortable for European citizens, enhancing their well-being and sense of belonging.
The initiative promotes solutions that are not only sustainable but also inclusive and aesthetically valuable, while respecting the diversity of places, traditions, and cultures in Europe and beyond.
The New European Bauhaus is implemented through:
- engaging people from local communities, with a focus on neighborhoods;
- providing tools and guidance;
- offering solutions tailored to different communities;
- incorporating input from various stakeholders in the design and implementation process;
- prioritizing people and social inclusion, as well as supporting the economy to enhance the competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the European Union.
More information about this initiative is available here.
Horizon Europe
“Horizon Europe” (2021–2027) is the European Union’s largest research and innovation programme, providing funding opportunities for international projects. Within Cluster 2 – “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society”, organisations from our country are also eligible to participate, including institutions and representatives from the cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors.
The following European resources and initiatives are of particular interest to the cultural and creative sectors:
- ECHOES – European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science – a project supported through “Horizon Europe – Cluster 2”, aimed at creating a European digital environment for cultural heritage. The platform will enable cultural institutions, researchers and professionals to connect through digital tools, resources and opportunities for cooperation in the fields of research, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.
More information: https://www.echoes-eccch.eu/ - Europeana – a European digital platform for cultural heritage providing access to millions of digitised items from museums, archives and libraries across Europe. The platform offers resources and tools for cultural organisations, researchers, educators and creative professionals to reuse digital content and develop new creative approaches.
More information: https://www.europeana.eu/
Relevant information on Cluster 2 is available at the following link
For support and information on participation in the “Horizon Europe” programme, please contact the competent national institution – the Ministry of Education and Science: https://mon.gov.mk/
Erasmus+
“Erasmus+” (2021–2027) is a European Union programme supporting education, training, youth and sport through mobility, international cooperation and the development of innovative practices.
Organisations from our country can also participate in the programme, including representatives from the cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors. For them, particularly relevant are the opportunities supported by the programme for mobility and professional development (KA1), as well as cooperation partnerships and the implementation of joint European projects in the fields of culture, creativity and cultural heritage (KA2).
More information about the programme is available in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide:
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/erasmus-programme-guide
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/projects
For support and information on participation in the Erasmus+ programme, please contact the National Agency for European Educational Programmes and Mobility: https://na.org.mk/
Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)
The European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme supports initiatives aimed at promoting European values, democracy, equality, fundamental rights and active civic participation. The programme provides funding opportunities for organisations and institutions contributing to the development of a more inclusive, democratic and just society. For support and information on participation in the CERV programme, please contact the competent national institution – the Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth on the following link
Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)
The Digital Europe Programme (2021–2027) is a European Union programme supporting digital transformation through the development and deployment of advanced technologies, digital skills and innovative solutions. It also creates opportunities for representatives of the cultural, creative and audiovisual sectors from the Republic of North Macedonia to develop projects related to the digitisation of cultural heritage and the development of innovative content (VR/AR); the application of artificial intelligence and new technologies in creative processes; the development of digital skills for professionals in the cultural and audiovisual sectors; cooperation with European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs); and other areas.
More information about the programme, calls and participation opportunities is available at the following link
For support and information on participation in the Digital Europe Programme, please contact the competent national institution – the Ministry of Digital Transformation: https://mdt.gov.mk/