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Culture Moves Europe: Individual Mobility Action 3
The third call for the Individual Mobility Action under the Culture Moves Europe programme invites artists and cultural professionals to apply for a grant that enables them to carry out creative projects with a partner in another Creative Europe country. This grant supports projects aimed at exploring new artistic concepts, creating original works, expanding professional networks, or enhancing skills through collaboration. Applicants can propose projects that align with at least two of these goals, and the projects must be carried out in a country different from the applicant’s residence. This opportunity is available for both individual applicants and groups of up to five people, with flexible project durations ranging from 7 to 40 days depending on the project type. The grant covers travel and daily allowances, with additional top-ups available for factors such as environmental sustainability, visa requirements, or accessibility needs. Culture Moves Europe especially encourages participation from artists and professionals with disabilities, offering options for virtual or hybrid mobility. Applicants are reminded that the programme focuses on fostering creation and professional exchange, not simply presenting previously created work. Projects can start no earlier than 60 days from the monthly deadline, and the overall deadline for the third call is 30 November 2024.
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Artists & culture organisations
30/11/2024
Environment, Regional cooperation
EU Funding: Cross-border Cooperation for Kosovo & North Macedonia
The European Union Office in Kosovo has opened a call for proposals under the Cross-border Programme Kosovo – North Macedonia, supported by IPA III (2023). This initiative promotes collaboration between institutions in the region to support social, economic, and territorial development. It focuses on environmental protection, climate resilience, and enhancing competitiveness for SME development, trade, and investment. Proposals should align with one of the programme’s priorities: environmental protection or business environment enhancement. Full application guidelines are available online, with a submission deadline of 9 December 2024 at 12:00 CET. Information sessions are scheduled for 12 November in Ferizaj, Kosovo, and 14 November in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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Civil society organisations, Public sector bodies
09/12/2024 at 17:00 CET/CEST
Call for applicants – European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region
The College of Europe is excited to announce it will host, beginning early 2025, a new diplomatic programme: the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region. This programme, funded by DG NEAR, complements the recently established European Union Diplomatic Academy, funded by the EEAS. The overall objective of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region is to foster regional cooperation among junior officials of the enlargement region and with their EU peers by creating a unified ‘esprit de corps’ and strengthening their knowledge in EU affairs. The Programme is especially tailored towards junior officials working in the field of foreign policy (EU Common Foreign and Security Policy - CFSP) and EU accession. Interested candidates to join the first cohort of the new 5-month-long residential programme are invited to apply before December 09th (18:00 CET). The programme welcomes candidates from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Türkiye.
09/12/2024 at 18:00 CET/CEST
Innovation and skills
ScienceUs Upscale Academy – Scaling Citizen Science for Climate Resilience
The ScienceUs Upscale Academy offers citizen science initiatives a unique opportunity to scale their impact and support the EU’s mission of "Adaptation to Climate Change." Through a three-phase programme—Seed, Flourish, and Harvest—selected projects will receive funding, expert guidance, and collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. The programme focuses on scaling successful citizen science campaigns, fostering transnational collaboration, and transferring best practices to create a ripple effect of knowledge and innovation. This Open Call will select 25 projects for the Seed Phase, with five advancing to the later stages for larger funding and further support. Eligible projects must address climate adaptation topics such as energy management, public services, or environmental governance. By connecting and enhancing citizen science efforts, ScienceUs empowers communities to co-create practical solutions for climate resilience. Applications are now open and will be accepted until 6th January 2025.
Small and medium enterprises, Students & young people, Other
06/01/2025
Culture and youth
Creative Europe to Support Literary Translation Projects in 2025
Apply by 11 February 2025 for funding to translate, publish, distribute, and promote European literary fiction. With a budget of €5 million, approximately 40 projects will be financed. The Circulation of European Literary Works call aims to enhance the diversity and transnational circulation of European literary fiction. Organizations can apply individually or in consortia of at least two eligible organizations. Each project must propose at least 5 eligible works of fiction by authors from eligible countries. Projects can be small (minimum 5 translations), medium (11 translations), or large (21 translations). Don't miss this opportunity to enrich European literature and reach new audiences. Submit your application by the deadline.
Funding opportunities
Artists & culture organisations
11/02/2025
Call for proposals for innovative solutions for the green transition of the Serbian economy
With the support of the European Union, Sweden and Switzerland, in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Serbia is launching the perennial Challenge Call for Proposals for innovative solutions for the green transition of the Serbian economy. The purpose of this Challenge Call for Proposals is to support the implementation of innovative solutions for the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
Funding opportunities
Civil society organisations, Public sector bodies, Researchers, Small and medium enterprises
31/12/2026