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Creative Europe: European Cooperation Projects 2026
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Creative Europe: European Cooperation Projects 2026

European Union

May 5, 2026Europe (eligible Creative Europe countries)

A large-scale funding stream offering unparalleled macroeconomic scale, strictly engineered to foster deep structural cooperation between organizations active in the cultural sector. It aims to exponentially increase the cross-border creation, dissemination, and circulation of European artistic content, with artists participating as key stakeholders within a consortium.

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Continuous funding streams over a maximum period of 48 months for large-scale transnational cooperation projects. Supports the cross-border creation, dissemination, and circulation of European artistic content, encouraging innovative cross-sectoral practices.

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Does not accept applications from sole individuals. Practitioner must act as a primary stakeholder, musical director, or co-beneficiary within a formal consortium of registered legal entities. For small-scale cooperation projects, the consortium must comprise a minimum of three partner organizations originating from three different eligible countries.

Dates & details

Deadline
Must be submitted by May 5, 2026.
Duration
Up to 48 months
Language
No specific requirement (English likely for international proposals)
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Global budget of approximately €60 million for the 2026 cycle (consortiums apply for specific project amounts).
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Free

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