EU Grants for Arts & Culture

Discover EU funding opportunities and grant programmes for the arts & culture sector. Browse open and forthcoming calls from Horizon Europe and other European Commission initiatives.

Showing 30 of 731 grant calls

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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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AGRIP MULTI Project Grants

Budget:€7 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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European Film Distribution

CREA Project Grants

Budget:€34 000 000
Deadline:April 23, 2026
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Military multi-domain operations cloud services

EDF Development Actions

Budget:€40 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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Supporting equal participation and representation of women and men in economic and political decision-making.

CERV Lump Sum Grants

Budget:€23 000 000
Deadline:April 28, 2026
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Collection, Generation and Validation of Datasets suitable for training AI Models for 6G Networks and for AIaaS

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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PPPA-2026-Game-Changing Innovation for European Launch Solutions

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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6G Devices

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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SNS Operations and Output optimisation

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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EU-India International Collaboration

HORIZON JU Coordination and Support Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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SNS experimental infrastructure

HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€1 000 000
Deadline:April 29, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Steel-Big Tickets under the Steel and Metals Action Plan

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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Submarine Cable Repair Capacities – Pilot Works

CEF Infrastructure Projects

Budget:€20 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Steel-Big Tickets under the Clean Industrial Deal

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€50 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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RFCS-2026-Big Tickets-Coal

RFCS Project Grants

Budget:€35 000 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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Preparatory work for counselling structures to support mobile migrant labour

PPPA Project Grants

Budget:€1 200 000
Deadline:May 6, 2026
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EIC 2026 Pathfinder Open

HORIZON EIC Grants

Budget:€166 039 670
Deadline:May 12, 2026
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Full Scale Exercises

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€4 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP)

UCPM Project Grants

Budget:€10 600 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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MCP on Innovative and Connected Public Administrations

DIGITAL Simple Grants

Budget:€6 000 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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Demonstration of advanced airframe for ultra-efficient regional aircraft

HORIZON JU Innovation Actions

Budget:€329 500 000
Deadline:May 19, 2026
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ISF Project Grants

Budget:€5 000 000
Deadline:May 27, 2026
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Cross-Border Cyber Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:May 28, 2026
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National Cyber Hubs

DIGITAL JU Simple Grants

Budget:€2 000 000
Deadline:May 28, 2026
Forthcoming

Consolidation of the research infrastructure landscape – pilots for strategic coordination, synergies and simplified access pathways, by large thematic clusters of pan-European research infrastructures

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Digital twins and/or their major components for environment, climate and security

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Uptake of FAIR data management practices and of EOSC by research communities and research infrastructures (EOSC Partnership)

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
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Research infrastructure concept development including major upgrades or extensions of existing infrastructures

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026
Forthcoming

Research infrastructures as accelerators of the integration of Ukraine in the European Research Area

HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

Budget:€8 000 000
Deadline:June 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Arts & Culture EU Grants

The European Commission offers a wide range of funding opportunities specifically designed for the Arts & Culture sector. These include grants through Horizon Europe (the EU's flagship research and innovation programme with a budget of €95.5 billion), the European Innovation Council (EIC) which provides funding for breakthrough innovations, and various sector-specific initiatives. Funding types range from Research and Innovation Actions (RIA) with 100% funding rates, to Innovation Actions (IA) with 70% funding for companies, and Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) for networking and coordination activities. Our database helps you find grants that match your organization's specific needs, project stage, and funding requirements.
Applying for EU grants in the Arts & Culture sector involves several key steps. First, use Grantalist to identify suitable open calls that match your project idea and organization type. Next, carefully review the call documentation, including eligibility criteria, evaluation criteria, and the work programme. Most EU grants require you to form a consortium with partners from at least 3 different EU member states or associated countries. Once ready, you'll submit your proposal through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, which includes a detailed description of your project, work packages, budget breakdown, and impact assessment. The evaluation process typically takes 3-5 months, after which successful applicants enter grant agreement preparation. We recommend starting your application at least 2-3 months before the deadline.
EU grants for the Arts & Culture sector offer diverse funding levels depending on the programme and action type. Small-scale grants through programmes like EIC Accelerator can start from €500,000 up to €2.5 million in grant funding, plus up to €15 million in equity investment. Collaborative research projects under Horizon Europe typically range from €3 million to €10 million for standard projects, while some large-scale flagship initiatives can exceed €20 million. SMEs and startups often benefit from higher funding rates (up to 70% for Innovation Actions compared to large companies) and access to specialized instruments. The exact amount depends on the specific call topic, project scope, consortium size, and type of activities proposed.
Eligibility for Arts & Culture EU grants extends to a wide range of organizations. Legal entities from EU member states and associated countries (including the UK for some programmes, Norway, Switzerland, and others) are typically eligible. This includes universities and research institutions, large enterprises and multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees, startups and scale-ups, public bodies and NGOs, and international organizations. Some calls specifically target certain organization types, such as SME-only calls or academic-focused research grants. Third-country participation is possible in many programmes, though often without EU funding.