The call aims to support contemporary and innovative projects in areas including cultural rights and democracy, artistic freedom, empowerment of cultural professionals, youth participation, resilience and peace-building, cultural heritage protection and promotion, innovation, digital and green transformation of the cultural and creative sectors and industries.

Projects should reflect the principles of international cultural relations, including co-creation, dialogue, mutual listening, and joint capacity building among all partners.

The call places a partial focus on the South Mediterranean, supporting projects that foster cultural dialogue and sustainable partnerships in line with the Pact for the Mediterranean.

Read the Call for Proposals document here.

About the call

Who can apply
Projects that are developed and implemented by a triangular partnership. The partnerships must include at least:

• three key local cultural and/or civil society partners,
• at least three full EUNIC members (or two where no EUNIC cluster is present),
• and involve an EU Delegation.

Region

• Projects can be implemented all around the world, outside of the EU (excluding Sub-Saharan Africa).
• The specific focus on the South Mediterranean will result in an estimated three of these projects taking place in this region. South Mediterranean countries are defined in the Pact for the Mediterranean, namely: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Tunisia.

Budget

• Up to EUR 45,000 per project.
• A minimum of 5% co-funding is required from project partners.

Project timeline

• Projects should be implemented between 1 March 2027 and 31 March 2028.

How to start building a project proposal?

For those looking for inspiration, support and guidance.

• Examples of previous projects
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Toolkit to create your project idea
• Information webinars - more below

How to submit a project proposal?

For those ready to submit their application.

• Applications must be submitted by 29 January 2027 (23:59 CET) to spacesofculture@eunicglobal.eu.
• Applications must be completed using the templates provided: application form, estimated balanced budget (in EUR), and support letters from all project partners.
• Applications must be in English (proposals will be judged on the content only, and not on grammar or language accuracy).
• Applicants will receive confirmation when the application has been received.

Download the application documents here:

• Call for Proposals
• Application form
• Budget form
• Support letter template

Purpose of the call

Since its launch as a Preparatory Action in 2019, European Spaces of Culture has developed into a leading EU initiative for international cultural relations.

Managed by EUNIC, the programme supports innovative, small-scale and short-term projects that bring together local cultural and civil society actors, EUNIC members and EU Delegations in triangular partnerships based on equity, inclusion and reciprocity.

This call invites new collaborations and partnerships that respond to local contexts, explore innovative approaches to cultural relations and contribute to lasting cooperation beyond the duration of the project.

Evaluation & selection

Two teams of independent jury members, one for each strand of the call for proposals, will evaluate incoming project proposals to ensure a fair and thorough assessment with relevant regional expertise.

All applications will be evaluated based on the selection criteria as stated in the call for proposals document.