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European Cultural Foundation (ECF): Collaboration Grants Available

Collaboration Grants fund transnational, cross-sectoral activities by independent cultural and artistic organisations working together or with organisations from other sectors.

The main applicant needs to be a cultural organisation based in Europe (EU Europe and EU Neighbourhood region), while partner applicants can work in sectors outside the cultural field. ECF regards the ideal ‘collaboration’ as one that brings a renewed understanding of Europe to people of all backgrounds, and inspires them to regard the world’s future as a shared enterprise. We particularly admire efforts that are daring, different and challenge the status quo. The average award funded is €15,000 with the maximum being €30,000. For further information, the application form and where to apply, please see http://bit.ly/bCLvbX


The deadline for applications is the 1st September 2011 

Youth arts can broadly be defined as young people taking part voluntarily in creative, cultural or expressive activity outside of the formal education process. It can encompass participation and appreciation, as well as engagement with arts work specifically created by, with or for young people.

Art in Their Lives, A Policy on Young People and the Arts. National Youth Council of Ireland (2003-2007)

"Where words fail, music speaks"
- Hans Christian Anderson