Culture Helps: Solidarity - "Memory in Action" (Round 2)
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source switched to the Culture Helps Solidarity programme page; co-financing is not mandatory (80% is only a recommendation); added 01.02.2027 start, number of grants and exclusions
Summary
Up to EUR 7,000 for small cultural memory and commemoration projects that work responsibly with the experiences of people affected by Russia's war against Ukraine. The second round, Memory in Action, will fund at least 15 projects of up to 6 months starting on 1 February 2027.
About the call
Culture Helps Solidarity is co-funded by Creative Europe and run by the European Cultural Foundation, Insha Osvita, zusa and the VETERANKA Movement. The second thematic round of project grants supports (tactical) commemoration, historical and artistic documentation, and social and non-institutional archives as cultural heritage.
Priority goes to projects with women veterans, servicewomen and all veterans, families of the fallen, people who experienced captivity, displacement or loss, and witnesses of wartime events. Formats include co-creation, participatory art, community storytelling and archiving, exhibitions, audio and visual storytelling, publications and educational art formats. A trauma-informed approach, informed consent and privacy are essential.
The grant covers production, marketing, rent, tools, travel, fees and staff; co-financing is not mandatory, but the grant is recommended to cover at most 80% of the budget. Projects last up to 6 months (1 February - 31 July 2027); selection takes place in late November - early December 2026.
Who can apply
- Civic, public and private non-commercial organisations
- Based in Ukraine or Creative Europe countries
- Working in the cultural, creative or civil sector
- Individuals aged 18+ (advised to apply with an organisation)
Who cannot apply
- Political parties
- Projects already funded by another Creative Europe scheme
- Strictly humanitarian initiatives and cost-of-living requests
What the funds are for
- Production, marketing and advertising costs
- Rent and running costs of studios and cultural venues
- IT, communication and production tools and materials
- Travel, expert and artist fees, legal services, staff
What is not funded
- Activities before 1 February 2027
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the call for proposals (Ukrainian or English)
- 2Register on culture-of-solidarity-fund.grantplatform.com
- 3Fill in the form and attach the budget template
- 4Submit by 6 October 2026, 14:00 Kyiv time
Timeline
Questions and answers
- Was co-financing mandatory in Culture Helps Solidarity?
- No, co-financing is not mandatory. However, the grant is recommended to cover at most 80% of the budget.
- Could individuals apply?
- Yes, individuals aged 18+ could apply, but they were advised to apply with an organisation.
Change history
- Updated: Source switched to the Culture Helps Solidarity programme page; co-financing is not mandatory (80% is only a recommendation); added 01.02.2027 start, number of grants and exclusions
Donor contacts
Email: chs@culturalfoundation.eu
