
Calls for applications
published at 04.02.2026
Spaces of Culture 2026
EUNIC has launched the second Spaces of Culture call for proposals, supporting new cultural relations projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apply by 21 June 2026.
Help type: Project funding, Collaboration and networking
Application and attachment submission language(s): English
Closing date for applications : June 21, 2026
Details
The call supports contemporary and innovative projects in areas including the arts, creative industries, digitalisation, education, gender, heritage, human rights, social inclusion, sports, sustainability, tourism, youth, and more. Projects should reflect the principles of cultural relations, including co-creation, dialogue, mutual listening, and joint capacity building among all partners.
Important deadlines :
Organisations should engage with each other on the concept and partnership before 30 April 2026.
This allows enough time to develop the project together, exchange on the initial idea, and ensure all partners are aligned and fully aware of the project aims.
Application deadline: 21 June 2026 (23:59 CAT).
Project proposals should be jointly defined and co-developed by all partners.
Budget :
Up to EUR 50,000 per project.
A minimum of 5% co-funding is required from project partners.
Project timeline :
Projects should be implemented between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027.
Read the Call for Proposals document below.
Partners
European Union
Eligibility criteria
The call is open to projects taking place in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Projects must be developed and implemented by a triangular partnership.
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 involvement of an EU Delegation.
Stages
06/21/2026
Closing of applications
Last date to submit applications. After this date, no changes or submissions will be accepted.
Issuer(s)
UE
EUNIC
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