introduction to the culture programme: structure and general principles jolien willemsens, eacea
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Introduction to the Culture Programme: structure and general principles
Jolien Willemsens, EACEA
Culture Programme: objectives
Transnational mobility of cultural players
Transnational circulation of artistic works and products
Promotion of intercultural dialogue
Structure of the Culture Programme
EACEA European Commission
Support to cooperation
projects
Support to literary
translations
Support to cultural
organisations
• European Capitals of Culture• EU cultural prizes• Studies• Promotion of results
Culture Contact Points
Culture Programme: budget
€ 400 million over 7 years (2007-2013)
+/- 50 million € for 2011
Culture Programme: Geographical range
2011 : 36 participating countries
27 member states
3 EEA countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway)
6 others: Croatia, FYROM, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina
Negotiations ongoing with Albania
Culture Programme: sectors
Cultural Heritage Visual Arts Performing arts Design and applied arts Architecture, Literature Books and
reading Multimedia and new technologies Interdisciplinary projects Exception:
Support to cultural
organisations(Networks)
Non eligible!!!Cinema and audiovisual sector
Culture Programme: types of organisations
Public or private
Legally registered in one of the participating countries
Main activity in the cultural sphere
Non-profit or acting in a non-profit making cultural capacity
Examples: Art gallery, orchestra, dance-theatre company, foundation, cultural association, university, municipality, …
Culture Programme: what kind of support?
Strand 2
Ambassadors
Networks
Platforms
Strand 1
Multi-annual cooperation projects
Cooperation projects
Support to literary translations
Third countries projects
Festivals
Culture Programme: facts and figures
Strands 1 & 2:
An average of 800 applications per yearAn average of 260 selected applications (~ 32,5
%)
Representing around € 49 million
Competitive procedure = selecting the best applications in order to better achieve the objectives of the Culture Programme
Cooperation project: what is it?
Cultural project
Cooperation between organisations from the participating countries
Common objectives beyond frontiers
Culture Programme: when to apply?
1.1 and 1.2.1: Deadline for 2012 projects: 5 October 2011
Project start date: as of 1 May 2012
1.3.5: Deadline for 2011 projects: 3 May 2011 Project start date: as of 1 November 2011
Cooperation projects: what types of support?
Multi annual cooperation projects (Strand 1.1) Cooperation projects (Strand 1.2.1) Cultural cooperation projects with and in third
countries (Strand 1.3.5)
Differences: - number of participating countries- duration- amount of grant requested
Cooperation projects: main points
Multi annual projects Strand 1.1
Cooperation Projects Strand 1.2.1
Min. 6 partners
Duration: 3 - 5 years
Amount:
200.000€ to 500.000€ per year
Min. 3 partners
Duration: up to 24 months
Amount:
€ 50.000 to € 200.000
50% of total eligible costs
Cooperation projects: main points Cooperation projects with third
countries Strand 1.3.5
Min. 3 partners from countries participating in the Culture Programme + min. 1 partner from a third country selected by the Commission (2011: Mexico; 2012: Canada and Australia)
Duration: up to 24 months
Amount: 50.000€ to 200.000€
Min. 50% of activities in selected third country
50% of total eligible costs
Cooperation projects: facts and figures
Multi annual projects Strand 1.1
Cooperation Projects Strand 1.2.1
19 million € for 2011
61applications received
10 selected projects
18 million € for 2011
280 applications received
103 selected projects
Cooperation projects: facts and figures
Cooperation projects with third countries Strand 1.3.5
2.64 million € for 2010
60 applications received
16 selected projects
Operating grants: what is it?
• Support to the permanent work programme of organisations active in a cultural field
• During a particular financial year
Examples:European dance companyEuropean artist’s networkCultural observatories
Operating grants: different categories
Strand 2
Networks
Ambassadors
Platforms
Operating grants: which grant amounts ?
Category Max. amountAmbassadors 600.000 €
Networks + Platforms 120.000 €
Max. 80% of eligible costs covered
Literary translation projects: what is it?
Support to translations of fiction from one European language to another
Targeting publishing houses
Lasting maximum 24 months
Submission deadline: 3rd February
Festivals: what is it?
Support to European Cultural Festivals
For one or three editions of the festival
Maximum amount of support = 100.000€ for one edition, equal to maximum 60% of the eligible costs
New action:Strand 1.3.6
Festivals: objectives
- To encourage exchanges of experience through the mobility of European professionals and artists
- To promote the circulation of cultural works- To promote intercultural dialogue
Cooperation projects : where to find information
Programme Guide
Applicants Guide for cooperation projects
Cultural Contact Points
Mailboxes:
Strand 1.1: eacea-p5-
Strand 1.2.1: eacea-p5-
Strand 1.3.5: [email protected]
Check also the lists of selected projects of the
previous years
Culture Programme 2007-2013
Thank you for your attention!