European Spaces of Culture 2027: up to EUR 45,000 for cultural relations projects with EUNIC institutes
Verified by the editorial team 28 October 2026
Added to the catalogue Added to the catalogue from the 26 October GetGrant export, terms verified on the EUNIC call page and in the Call for Proposals document
Summary
Up to EUR 45,000 for an international cultural relations project outside the EU, jointly run by at least three local cultural or civil society organisations, three EUNIC members and the EU Delegation. Ukrainian NGOs and cultural institutions can be local partners; at least 5% co-funding is required. Deadline - 29 January 2027.
About the call
European Spaces of Culture is a programme of the EUNIC network (national institutes for culture of EU countries) with EU support that funds small, short-term cultural relations projects in non-EU countries, excluding Sub-Saharan Africa. The call is not about showcasing European culture but about working together as equals: co-creation, dialogue and mutual learning with local partners. Themes include cultural rights and democracy, artistic freedom, empowerment of cultural professionals, youth participation, resilience and peacebuilding, heritage protection, and the digital and green transformation of the cultural industries.
A project can receive up to EUR 45,000; partners must add at least 5% co-funding, which may be in kind. A triangular partnership is mandatory: at least three local cultural or civil society organisations (public bodies are allowed), at least three EUNIC members (or two where there is no EUNIC cluster in the country) and the EU Delegation, which endorses and takes part in the project. One of the EUNIC members signs the grant agreement, receives the funds and allocates them among partners. Implementation runs from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2028; the first call will support an estimated 9 projects.
Ukraine is among the countries where projects can take place, and the call explicitly welcomes proposals from countries facing security and societal challenges. For Ukrainian NGOs, museums and cultural centres it is a chance to obtain European funding and partnerships with the national culture institutes of EU countries without a grant agreement of their own with the donor. The Ukrainian Institute, an associate member of EUNIC, can also take part as a EUNIC member. Before writing the application, it is worth rallying partners around a short concept note and contacting the EU Delegation to Ukraine.
Who can apply
- Triangular partnerships for projects in non-EU countries (excluding Sub-Saharan Africa), including Ukraine
- At least 3 local cultural or civil society organisations, including public bodies
- At least 3 EUNIC members (or 2 where there is no EUNIC cluster); the Ukrainian Institute can take part as a EUNIC member
- The EU Delegation in the country, which endorses and takes part in the project
Who cannot apply
- Single organisations without a triangular partnership
- Projects in EU countries and in Sub-Saharan Africa
What the funds are for
- International cultural relations projects based on co-creation and dialogue
- Fees for artists and experts, travel and accommodation, venue and equipment rental
- Production of materials, communication, external coordinators and consultants
- Research, feasibility studies and capacity building as preparatory steps
What is not funded
- Equipment purchases not directly related to project activities
- Overheads and partners' permanent staff costs
- Infrastructure development
- One-off events without broader cooperation
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Find at least 3 local partners and 3 EUNIC members and involve the EU Delegation, agreeing a short concept note with them
- 2Form a coordination team (local partner, EUNIC member, EU Delegation) and designate the EUNIC member who will sign the grant agreement
- 3Complete the application form in English and the budget in EUR, and collect support letters from all partners
- 4Email the complete package to spacesofculture@eunicglobal.eu by 29 January 2027, 23:59 CET
Timeline
Questions and answers
- Can a Ukrainian NGO receive a European Spaces of Culture grant?
- A Ukrainian NGO can be one of the at least three local partners of a project in Ukraine. The grant agreement with the EUNIC office is signed by one of the EUNIC members, which allocates the funds among partners according to the budget.
- How much co-funding is required?
- At least 5% of the requested amount: for example, from EUR 2,250 for a EUR 45,000 grant. Co-funding may be in kind, but not from the EU Delegation.
Change history
- Added: Added to the catalogue from the 26 October GetGrant export, terms verified on the EUNIC call page and in the Call for Proposals document
Donor contacts
Email: spacesofculture@eunicglobal.eu
Website: europeanspacesofculture.eu
